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OVO Energy slashes $120 off power bills for new customers

Posted by September 5th 2023

Have your winter energy bills left you feeling frosty towards your current energy provider? If that’s the case, OVO Energy’s latest switching promotion may just leave you feeling a bit more chilled again. The energy retailer …



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Samsung announces new watches, earbuds, and smartphones

Posted by August 17th 2022

Samsung continues to diversify its range of products, unveiling a range of smartwatches, earbuds, and even a pair of new smartphones that will be sure to get fists pumping. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 and …




ALDI introduces new trolleys

First look at ALDI’s small trolleys after nationwide rollout

Posted by December 30th 2022

ALDI has finally introduced smaller trolleys across its stores, in a bid to provide a more convenient shopping experience for customers. The long-awaited move was revealed with a picture posted to the ALDI Mums Facebook page, …






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The end of an era: Starburst lollies discontinued in Australia

Posted by February 24th 2023

Have you noticed the absence of Starburst lollies on supermarket shelves? We’ve got bad news; the empty shelves spell the end of an era. Mars Wrigley (which manufactures Starburst) has confirmed the iconic brand has …


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Burger pizza… Need we say more?

Posted by February 24th 2023

Domino’s is now in the burger business! It’s launched a Burger Joint pizza range complete with famous flavours and toppings. The range includes four burger pizzas to choose from, all available for delivery exclusively via the …



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Telco Circles.Life to pay over $300K for scam rule breaches

Posted by August 10th 2022

SIM-only telco Circles.Life will pay out more than $300,000 in fines and compensation, after breaking industry rules designed to protect customers against identity theft scammers. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) hit Circles.Life with almost …



Instant Hot Water Systems: Are they worth it?

Posted by November 17th 2022

Hot water is one of the finer luxuries in life we don’t miss until, suddenly, we are without it. It happens all the time, maybe you were the last one to jump in the shower, …




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High-end phones being sold for cheap in Belong sale

Posted by August 17th 2022

The high price of high-end smartphones such as iPhones and Samsung’s Galaxy S20/S21 range has long been a major hurdle for users looking to get the best of the best. But Belong is looking to change …