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ReAmped Energy calls out competition as it notches 50k customers

Posted by January 10th 2023

Low-cost provider ReAmped Energy announced it has cracked its 50,000th customer since its Australian inception in early 2019. And the retailer marked the milestone with a cheeky dig at the competition. The growing independent is known …


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A new solar offer for customers in regional Queensland

Posted by June 15th 2022

Origin Energy’s solar packages have arrived in regional and North Queensland, offering customers a fully-installed system with no upfront costs, as well as interest-free repayments. The ‘Home Solar’ and ‘Business Solar’ packages are now available in …


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iPhone 13 review: another stellar Apple smartphone

Posted by October 29th 2021

Apple touts every yearly iPhone release as its best-ever, and on specs alone the company rarely takes a step backward. However, with upstart brands such as OPPO now offering the same level of style, performance …


The Wire

How to watch The Wire in Australia

Posted by July 7th 2023

The early 2000s HBO era was one for the ages, with no shortage of entertaining and hard-hitting shows hitting the channel. While not all of us would’ve been able to watch it when they initially …


The Pacific

How to watch The Pacific in Australia

Posted by July 7th 2023

The battlefields of World War II Europe often get the limelight, with no shortage of horror and heroic tales to be told and retold throughout the history books. But the theatre of war wasn’t just …


Band of Brothers

How to watch Band of Brothers in Australia

Posted by July 7th 2023

First came Saving Private Ryan, one of the most brutal World War II movies ever made, and then came Band of Brothers, the mini-series from both Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, both of whom worked …


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Best kids shows on Paramount+ for school holidays

Posted by December 7th 2022

Whether you’re looking to kick it old school or catch up with the kids’ latest crazes, Paramount+ has an amazing library of kids shows to keep the whole family entertained. Launched in 2021, Paramount+ boasts …



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Origin whacked with monster fine in Victoria for charging exit fees

Posted by August 12th 2022

Origin Energy has paid penalties totalling $5 million for allegedly charging exit fees to more than 20,000 small business customers in Victoria. The retail energy giant was slapped with 250 penalty notices from Victoria’s energy regulator …






Friends

How to Watch Friends in Australia

Posted by July 7th 2023

Namedrop Ms. Chanandler Bong or Princess Consuela Banana Hammock in any conversation and you’ll be hard pressed finding someone who doesn’t know what you’re talking about, and you can thank iconic 90s sitcom Friends for …



Curb Your Enthusiasm

How to watch Curb Your Enthusiasm in Australia

Posted by July 7th 2023

Larry David described the premise of Curb Your Enthusiasm as a reflection to people ‘living their lives with a projected sense of false enthusiasm.” What better antidote to the Instagram era than a show whose …


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Google unveils the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones

Posted by October 14th 2022

The long-awaited Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 6 Pro are finally here, showcasing a revamped design and a truckload of updates and features. Google has spent months hyping up its 2021 flagship smartphones, which …


The OPPO A16s

OPPO launches the A16s, a new budget phone king

Posted by October 20th 2021

OPPO has launched a new budget handset in Australia, the A16s, priced at $249 and available now from Optus and Vodafone. It's a basic handset with all the necessities, so don't expect it to hold a …