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 …
Posted by May 24th 2022
A handful of smaller power companies have warned customers of rising electricity prices as soaring wholesale costs continue to rock the market. The shock news comes as wholesale energy prices have more than doubled over the …
Posted by March 13th 2023
Things just keep getting stranger and stranger, and now with season four on its way, it’s time to get caught up with your favourite horror-mystery crew from Stranger Things. Sure, the kids might look a …
Posted by February 7th 2024
Solar panel manufacturer QCells has launched an innovative end-to-end solar power solution for residents in New South Wales and Victoria. Under its new brand, Arcstream, the solar powerhouse is offering packages that cover all bases, from …
Posted by February 7th 2024
The consumer watchdog is urging customers with an LG, SolaX or Opal home energy solar system to check their solar batteries immediately for a potential fire hazard. There are concerns that some consumers may have missed …
Posted by May 20th 2022
Sydney residents will need to watch their energy use during peak time periods as winter tariffs kick in next month. From June 1 to the end of August, Sydneysiders living on the Ausgrid network will be …
Posted by February 7th 2024
Origin has launched an online solar tool that’s able to provide customers with insights of how well a PV system will perform on their rooftop. The utility giant claims the AI technology removes effort and guesswork …
Posted by March 15th 2023
A lot of kids believe their backyard cubby can transport them to magical places, but very few grow up to find out it’s true. In the enchanting new series, Night Sky, a couple goes their …
Posted by March 15th 2023
Breaking into any new city is a daunting challenge, but breaking into Tokyo as a foreigner, at a time when the yakuza ruled, was damn near impossible. This is the story of Jake Adelstein, an …
Posted by May 16th 2022
New customers who sign up to AGL online in New South Wales, Victoria and south-east Queensland can slash up to $150 off their energy bills. Households that switch from another provider or move energy online to …
Posted by May 16th 2022
Looking to Kmart for a cheap heater to keep you warm in the cooler months? Find out which models pass the pub test in this Canstar Blue review. Does Kmart sell heaters? Yes, Kmart stocks a small, …
Posted by December 22nd 2023
Households in Western Australia will get a $400 credit towards their electricity bill as part of the state’s 2022-23 Budget. The WA government announced the $400 Household Electricity Credit, which is scheduled to reach customers living …
Posted by July 22nd 2022
Apple's newest smartphone, the more-affordable iPhone SE, hit Aussie stores in late March, offering buyers a lower-priced alternative to the premium iPhone 13 series. With a retail price beginning at $719, the 2022 edition of …
Posted by February 7th 2024
Rooftop solar installation numbers have plummeted during the first quarter of 2022 as rising costs continue to plague the industry. The Australian Energy Council’s (AEC) latest quarterly report revealed solar uptake hit its lowest in almost …
Posted by May 12th 2022
The number of Aussies repaying some form of energy debt in the second quarter of 2021-22 has risen by more than 13,000 compared to the same period last year. Latest data from the Australian Energy Regulator …
Posted by May 12th 2022
It’s been a long time coming, but Google's home-grown Pixel brand has finally entered the premium wearables game, with the launch of the first-ever Pixel Watch. While the debut wasn’t exactly a surprise, it’s a welcome …
Posted by May 12th 2022
Google has revealed the latest member of the Google Pixel smartphone family: the smaller, more affordable Google Pixel 6a. The bouncing baby handset delivers many of the features of the flagship Pixel 6 and Pixel …