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Coles reveals new Harry Potter & Fantastic Beasts collectables

Coles reveals new Harry Potter & Fantastic Beasts collectables

Posted by August 26th 2022

Coles is launching new ‘wizardly’ collectables to hit stores from July 6, in partnership with Warner Bros. The supermarket giant’s latest ‘Magical Builders’ collectables campaign features 30 characters (and five special edition characters) from the Harry …



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Samsung fined $14 million for false waterproof phone claims

Posted by June 27th 2022

Samsung Australia has been smacked with a massive $14 million fine after incorrectly advertising the water resistance of multiple Samsung Galaxy smartphones. The Australian Federal Court handed down the verdict last week, in response to proceedings …


Woolworths reveals new Disney ‘Fix-em’ collectables

Woolworths reveals new Disney ‘Fix-em’ collectables

Posted by August 26th 2022

Woolworths is launching new Disney-themed collectables, known as ‘Fix-ems’ to be available in stores from July 6. The supermarket’s latest collectables promotion features 36 ‘Fix-ems’ from the Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars franchises, including Minnie …


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The best EOFY tech & gaming deals 2022

Posted by July 7th 2022

The mid-year sale season is the perfect time to snatch a sweet deal on a range of tech, including smart watches, tablets, games, and smart devices. And while many shoppers will head to retailers such …







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How to score free solar panels in NSW

Posted by February 7th 2024

Up to 30,000 vulnerable New South Wales households will soon be eligible for a free solar system or energy efficient appliance upgrade as part of a new state government initiative. The Energy Bill Buster Program, announced …


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Energy woes: Can you still get a good electricity deal?

Posted by June 14th 2022

Australians are facing significant cost of living challenges, so news of a hostile energy market doesn’t offer much comfort for bill-payers already shivering through winter. In the past year, skyrocketing wholesale costs have placed immense pressure …


How to score free MasterChef-inspired ‘bacon’ ice cream

Posted by June 17th 2022

Deliveroo has teamed up with MasterChef Australia to offer 7,000 lucky Aussies a FREE choc top ice cream in an unusual flavour – bacon. Aptly named the ‘Bacon Me Go Nuts’ the new choc top creation …



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Exetel retains top spot in NBN speed report

Posted by May 14th 2024

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its latest report on NBN speeds, pitting 12 of Australia's biggest and best-known providers against one another in a quarterly battle for broadband supremacy. And in …


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Nectr launches Buy Now Pay Later solar and battery plans

Posted by February 7th 2024

Nectr has launched a collection of Buy Now Pay Later solar and battery installation plans in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia. Aimed at helping Aussies ‘future-proof’ their home energy consumption, the electricity provider is …


Amaysim gives customers free 4G phones due to Optus 3G refresh

Posted by July 1st 2022

Prepaid telco Amaysim is giving a free 4G-compatible smartphone to customers set to be affected by Optus’ 3G network refresh. Amaysim customers still using a 3G device not compatible with the 900MHz 3G network will be …


New kids’ meal delivery service launches in Australia

Posted by May 15th 2024

A new children’s meal delivery service − Go! Kidz – just launched in Australia to provide parents some relief from fussy eaters. It offers ready-to-eat meals for youngsters you can get delivered straight to your …



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Lettuce shortage forces KFC & Subway to change their menu

Posted by December 30th 2022

Australia's lettuce crisis isn’t just driving up grocery prices for the everyday shopper, but also forcing fast-food chains like KFC and Subway to add cabbage to burgers and subs. KFC was the first fast-food giant to …