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Telstra acquires 51% of Fetch in set-top-box industry shake-up

Posted by August 17th 2022

Australia’s telco giant is set to acquire Fetch TV in a major shake-up for the set-top-box content game.  Telstra has been given the go-ahead  to acquire 51.4% of Media Innovations Holdings Pty Ltd, or Fetch TV, …



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Motorola releases the big-sound, low-price Moto G62 5G

Posted by July 19th 2022

A new, lower-priced 5G phone has arrived on Aussie shelves, with Motorola's mid-range Moto G62 5G now available from local retailers. Priced at a very competitive $399, the G62 5G is a triple-camera, big-battery smartphone, …



Woolworths releases $2 and $1 coins inspired by Commonwealth Games

Woolworths releases $2 and $1 coins inspired by Commonwealth Games

Posted by February 24th 2023

Woolworths is releasing limited-edition $2 and $1 coins featuring Commonwealth Games designs and themes, ahead of the international multi-sport event starting next week.  From Wednesday, 20 July − three exclusive $2 coins will be available to collect …



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Telstra & TPG at war with Optus over ‘merger’ claims

Posted by December 21st 2022

Australia's three biggest telcos are engaged in an ongoing war of words, sparked by TPG Telecom and Telstra's proposed network-sharing deal currently before the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). It's no secret that competitor Optus …




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New ACMA rules will help telcos stop SMS scams

Posted by July 12th 2022

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is introducing tough new telco rules to protect Australians from SMS scammers. Developed in partnership with industry body Communications Alliance, the new rules will require telcos to identify, trace, …



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What’s the best way to heat your bathroom?

Posted by May 17th 2023

While tiled bathrooms can be a lifesaver in summer, the thought of stepping onto that frosty floor in winter can fill us all with dread. Waiting for the water to warm up ready for a …



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How to score a FREE large Domino’s pizza

Posted by July 11th 2022

'Appy’ Aussies can score a FREE pizza by just downloading the new Domino’s app. New customers will be eligible for one, free, large pizza on their second order. Now that’s a surprise we wouldn’t mind …



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Vodafone launches massive $350 discount on iPhone 13

Posted by September 9th 2022

The newest models in the Apple smartphone range have been tricky to find a discount on in recent months, but Vodafone is putting an end to that dry spell.  The telco provider is offering discounts on …




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Kmart to launch self-navigating robots in stores by Christmas

Posted by August 17th 2022

Kmart is introducing a whole new type of worker onto the shopping floor in the form of self-navigating robots. The robots, dubbed ‘Tory,’ will be used for stocktake in real-time. Kmart says the inventory counting machines …


Sneak peek: Woolworths ‘Fix-ems’ collectables

Sneak peek: Woolworths ‘Fix-ems’ collectables

Posted by July 6th 2022

Woolworths has revealed its full range of ‘Fix-ems’ collectables featuring popular characters from the Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars franchises. The supermarket’s latest collectables promotion features a total of 36 ‘Fix-ems’, including iconic fictional figures …