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Are Kmart heaters a hot buy? Review

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, …


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WA households to receive $400 electricity bill credit

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 …


iPhone SE 2022 review: Small but mighty

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 …


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Solar installation numbers drop to lowest in three years

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 …


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180,000+ Aussies in energy debt as average amount owed rises

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 …


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Google takes on Apple with the all-new Pixel Watch

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 …


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Google unveils the Google Pixel 6a, a powerful Pixel spin-off

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 …


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Telstra finally extends 5G network access to smaller telcos

Posted by July 1st 2022

Telstra has confirmed its long-awaited 5G wholesale service will go live in July, giving more customers potential access to the next-generation mobile technology. The news is a game-changer for Telstra Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), who …


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How to get free electricity everyday with GloBird Energy

Posted by September 23rd 2022

Aussie-owned provider GloBird Energy is giving Victorians two hours of free electricity everyday as part of its latest ‘Free Lunch’ product. Between the hours of noon and 2pm each day, residential customers with an eligible smart …




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How to Watch The Lincoln Lawyer in Australia

Posted by March 15th 2023

If there are those of you who cannot imagine Mickey Haller as anyone but Southern dream Matthew McConaughey, word on the (LA) streets is that you’ll be pleasantly surprised. The movie starring McConaughey, originally based …




Workin' Moms

How to watch Workin’ Moms in Australia

Posted by March 13th 2023

Working parents, Catherine Reitman sees you; and she is ready to give you a massive shout out. Workin’ Moms - the hit series - sees busy mums (moms) Kate, Anne, Frankie and Jenny embrace new …


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How to watch Star Trek: Strange New Worlds in Australia

Posted by December 7th 2022

The start to 2022 has been a good one for Trekkies, with the wrap up of Star Trek: Discovery season four, and second season release of Star Trek: Picard. Now, we have a totally new …


ALDI sells dual air fryer

ALDI’s 9L twin air fryer is hitting shelves THIS WEEKEND!

Posted by February 7th 2023

Bargain hunters will be seeing double at ALDI this weekend, with the discount supermarket slinging a 9L Ambiano Professional Dual Basket Air Fryer for $129 in Special Buys this Saturday (from 7 May). It will …


How to use Woolworths' Scan&Go

How to use Woolworths’ Scan&Go to save time when shopping

Posted by August 11th 2022

Did you know there’s a much faster way to shop and get through checkout queues at Woolworths?  The Woolies app has a little-known DIY feature − Scan&Go − that allows shoppers to scan grocery barcodes on …


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How to watch the James Bond movies in Australia

Posted by March 13th 2023

James Bond is one of the most iconic (if arguably unassuming when you think about it) names within cinematic history, conjuring images of a smartly-suited British spy saving the day countless times, and spending the …


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How to earn Everyday Rewards points with Origin Energy

Posted by November 2nd 2022

Origin Energy and Everyday Rewards have teamed up to help Woolworths customers save money at the checkout, with 10,000 bonus points up for grabs just for signing up. Everyday Rewards members stand to earn up to …