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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 …




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Victoria bans ‘unfair’ embedded power networks from 2023

Posted by August 3rd 2022

Embedded power networks will soon be banned in Victorian new-builds after an expert-led review revealed these networks may be leaving customers vulnerable to higher electricity prices. The Victorian Government will ban private electricity networks from being …




Woolworths confirms big change to trading hours & deli counters

Woolworths confirms big change to trading hours & deli counters

Posted by August 5th 2022

Woolworths has announced major changes to its trading hours across all stores, including reduced operating hours of its deli, seafood, and meat counters. The supermarket giant said its stores’ opening and closing hours will be adjusted …


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Optus follows Telstra in phone plan price hike

Posted by August 1st 2022

Optus has quietly increased the price of its SIM-only and phone-on-a-plan postpaid services for new customers, several weeks after confirming plan changes for legacy users. All of Optus' postpaid mobile plans have risen in price by …



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VB Solar Exchange: Earn slabs of beer for solar exports

Posted by February 7th 2024

Most of us know the jingle, and it’s fair to say there isn’t a more quintessential Aussie beer than Victoria Bitter (VB), but perhaps what we didn’t know was that VB recently teamed up with …


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The cheapest electricity plans available right now

Posted by September 4th 2023

The first of July was an important day in Australians’ financial affairs - not just because it was the start of the new financial year but because default energy prices changed for deregulated states.  The Reference …


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Pringles to ditch plastic lids on cans

Posted by July 22nd 2022

The plastic cap on small Pringles tubes will be a thing of the past in the latest sustainable push by Kellogg’s (the makers of Pringles) to reduce plastic use on packaging. The plastic lid on 53g …


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The best Google Pixel 6a plans and deals

Posted by August 4th 2022

The Google Pixel 6a is officially available for pre-order in Australia, alongside the new Pixel Buds Pro. If you've been eager to get your mitts on Google's latest, lower-priced smartphone — as well as the …



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How to save up to 12c a litre on fuel with Origin Energy

Posted by July 20th 2022

Origin Energy has teamed up with Woolworths and EG Fuel to help its customers save at the bowser as the rising cost of living takes a bite out of household budgets.  The utilities giant is offering …



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McDonald’s reveals two new ‘spicy’ dipping sauces!

Posted by March 6th 2023

McDonald’s has revealed the last two limited-edition dipping sauces as part of its ‘Sauces in July’ promotion. Drum roll please… the spicy new flavours include curry and Mighty Hot sauce! Both sauces are now available from …