Posted by June 3rd 2022
EnergyAustralia has been ordered to pay a record $12 million in penalties by the Federal Court for failing to comply with its life support obligations to vulnerable customers. In proceedings brought forth by the Australian Energy …
Posted by August 11th 2022
Woolworths will stop selling its 15-cent reusable plastic shopping bags nationwide over the next year. It’s the first supermarket to pledge to remove all plastic shopping bags for good. The reusable plastic shopping bags will be …
Posted by June 2nd 2022
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a new report that pits Australian broadband speeds and performance against New Zealand’s fibre and fixed wireless networks, to see just how the NBN stacks up. …
Posted by June 1st 2022
Another month, another Telstra Day and the chance to pick up some savings and offers on a range of device — which is good news if you're looking for a new phone. This month, Telstra Day …
Posted by March 13th 2023
Not since Guy Ritchie’s early 2000s run of movies has being a British gangster been so appealing, that is until Peaky Blinders came onto the scene in 2013. Arguably single-handedly behind the wave of razor-cut …
Posted by June 1st 2022
OPPO’s early 2022 series — the OPPO Find X5 range — delivers the latest premium experience across a range of price points. The Find X5 sits in the middle of the more premium and expensive …
Posted by November 13th 2024
ReAmped Energy has urged its own customers to act fast and switch to other providers' electricity plans while good deals are still available, or risk seeing their bills as much as double by staying on …
Posted by August 15th 2023
Optus Sport has been the sole provider of English Premier League action since Fox Sports lost its broadcasting rights six years ago. Since Optus Sport snagged the rights, it offered subscriptions to the service as a bonus …
Posted by June 30th 2022
A limited-edition ‘scone loaf’ which recently hit supermarket shelves has garnered mixed reviews online. Golden Bakery’s scone-inspired loaf includes 20 thick slices and is available from Coles, Woolworths, and other independent grocers for $5.50. The latest …
Posted by January 13th 2023
AGL Energy has scrapped its controversial coal demerger plans, after championing by climate activist and tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes left fears for shareholder support. The utilities giant revealed in a statement that it has withdrawn its …
Posted by June 20th 2022
The American telecommunications company, which is a subsidiary of Lenovo, has announced a major three additions to its suite of smartphones. The Motorola Edge 30, Moto G82 5G, and the Moto E32 will cover a …
Posted by May 27th 2022
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has again called out Telstra for compliance failures, after the telco delayed paying customers more than $11 million in compensation. The ACMA launched an investigation into Telstra's conduct regarding …
Posted by December 22nd 2023
The New South Wales government has announced a welcome boost to its assistance payment for energy customers currently experiencing financial hardship due to soaring power prices. NSW Energy Minster Matt Kean revealed the Energy Accounts Payment …
Posted by July 1st 2022
Utility giant Origin is serving up a click-worthy bundled offer for all new internet and energy customers, with yearly bill savings of up to $320. Origin’s internet and energy bundle deal is available to residents who …
Posted by May 26th 2022
It's still only May, but savvy shoppers can score an early end-of-financial-year bargain by snapping up SIM-only plans from selected telcos. If you're over your current phone plan, you can grab ongoing discounts or bonus …
Posted by May 27th 2022
An increase to the default energy tariff on July 1 has been announced by the regulator for customers in New South Wales, south-east Queensland and South Australia. The Default Market Offer, also known as the ‘DMO’, …
Posted by May 26th 2022
Volatile market conditions are to blame for the state regulator’s decision to increase the default electricity tariff in Victoria from 1 July 2022. The Essential Services Commission (ESC) revealed the Victorian Default Offer (VDO) will rise …
Posted by September 19th 2022
Aussie-owned Momentum Energy has revamped its plans to new customers in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia, throwing in 10 per cent free GreenPower on its flagship offer. The electricity and gas provider’s latest …
Posted by May 14th 2024
5G home broadband options have been an increasingly popular home internet alternative to the NBN, thanks to the ongoing rollout of 5G networks. The range of NBN providers under the TPG Telecom umbrella are some …
Posted by February 27th 2023
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released full details on proposed variations to broadband pricing submitted by NBN Co that, if approved, could cause internet bills to double over the next decade. NBN Co …