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QLD energy bills won’t be impacted by Callide Power Station outage

Posted by September 2nd 2022

After a nervous period for Queenslanders in the wake of the Callide Power Station blackout, it’s been announced that energy bills won’t be affected, despite its impact on wholesale energy prices. Queenslanders were warned on Tuesday …


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Smart meters rolled out in parts of NSW to help boost solar savings

Posted by February 7th 2024

New South Wales electricity distributor Endeavour Energy is making electricity easier to manage for solar customers thanks to its latest smart meter program. In partnership with utility services company Intellihub as well as ten power retailers, …


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Nokia releases latest mobile phone, the Nokia X20 5G phone

Posted by February 28th 2023

Nokia has released the latest device in its new lineup of smartphones — the Nokia X20. Early this year, Nokia announced that the company would be changing the way it structures its phone lineup, with …


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Optus hits one million 5G devices, turns on fast mmWave 5G

Posted by February 22nd 2023

Optus has hit a major 5G milestone, confirming today that it now has one million 5G-ready devices operating on its network. If that's not enough, the telco has also announced that its first-ever mmWave 5G …


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ALDI now sells Special Buys online

Posted by September 9th 2021

ALDI's long lines for Special Buys could soon be a thing of the past, with the German supermarket now selling select items from its popular Special Buys catalogue online. After years of resisting a move into …


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Unlimited Data NBN Plans

Posted by April 10th 2024

Whether it's video streaming or online gaming, there's no doubt that we’re all using way more internet now, and with the NBN in its final stages of roll out, the way we use the internet …


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OPPO Find X3 Neo Review

Posted by July 7th 2022

The OPPO Find X3 Neo is OPPO’s answer to the Galaxy S21 and the iPhone 12, both in price and capabilities. Fitting into the X3 catalogue as the mid-range option, it is in no way …



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How to watch Selena + Chef in Australia

Posted by March 13th 2023

We all had big plans for COVID down time, a lot of them including finally decking out the kitchen and becoming a Michelin-star chef. If that didn’t happen for you, you’re not alone. If you’re …


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AGL customers in support of more carbon neutral energy options

Posted by September 4th 2023

AGL has announced that more customers are chasing greener energy options as the provider revealed it now offers over 50,000 plans, products and services that are certified carbon neutral. Following the company’s plans to have all …



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New streaming platform Paramount+ set to launch in Australia

Posted by March 13th 2023

Get ready Aussies, there’s another streaming platform on the way. American company, ViacomCBS, which currently owns Channel 10, is looking to rebrand the Australian broadcaster’s online streaming platform 10 All Access to make way for something …




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Natural gas expected to rise for ACT customers

Posted by November 11th 2024

Gas in the Australian Capital Territory and some regional parts of New South Wales are set to increase over the next five years following the regulator’s approval to accelerate the depreciation of gas pipelines in …


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How to watch Adventure Time

Posted by July 7th 2023

Once described by the New York Times as being one of the ‘visual and artistic wonders of the last decade’, Adventure Time is a spectacular cartoon defying categorisation. It’s a cartoon for people who don’t …


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Optus raises mobile plan prices, but adds more data

Posted by February 22nd 2023

Optus has made sweeping changes to its Choice postpaid mobile plans, increasing the monthly cost but adding substantially more data. The key changes include bumping up all plan prices by $6 per month, but offering up …


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Watt an idea: GloBird launches plan with awesome family benefits

Posted by January 11th 2022

In partnership with one of Australia's leading coupon and discount clubs, GloBird Energy has launched a new plan that’s set to bring in buckets of savings for Victorian families. The IdeaSave plan claims to combine low …


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OPPO Find X3 Pro Review

Posted by June 8th 2022

The OPPO Find X3 Pro is OPPO’s flagship smartphone of 2021, packed with some of the best technology the company has ever put in a phone. It’s a premium, high-end phone with a price to …


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How to score $150 off your energy bills with Powershop

Posted by September 5th 2023

Australia’s greenest energy provider Powershop has supercharged its referral program, offering $150 to new customers who make the switch. Not only will new customers walk away with credits on their energy bills, but existing Powershop customers …