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Telstra announces $5 Kayo subscription for Live Pass members

Posted by February 2nd 2021

Telstra has announced that eligible Live Pass users will now have access to a discounted Kayo subscription, thanks to a long-term partnership between the two. Sports streaming platform Kayo will now replace Telstra Live Pass – …


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Woolworths’ Discovery Garden promo is back!

Posted by February 3rd 2021

Months after sending Aussie shoppers wild over Disney+ ooshies, Woolworths is now bringing back its hugely popular Discovery Garden promo. From February 10, shoppers will be able to receive a free plant and seedling kit for …


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AGL launches SIM-only mobile plans with bundle discounts

Posted by February 22nd 2023

Several months after launching a small suite of NBN plans, leading energy provider AGL is continuing its move into the Australian telco market. The company has officially announced AGL Mobile, a new range of SIM-only …


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Disney+ announces Star launch date and content

Posted by December 7th 2022

After announcing the upcoming inclusion of mature-content on Disney+ back in December at its Investors Day, Disney has now revealed when Aussies can sit down for more than just kids shows. And it’s not far away. Launching …


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Stan announces Sports add-on cost and content

Posted by January 5th 2023

Get ready to crowd around the TV for the next big rugby game, with Stan and Nine Entertainment Co announcing the price tag associated with its latest venture – the Stan Sports add-on. Unveiled in late …


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How to watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine in Australia

Posted by July 7th 2023

The entire world collectively breathed a sigh of relief — and maybe muttered a “cool cool cool cool cool cool” — when our favourite comedy cop show Brooklyn Nine-Nine was rescued and renewed after it …


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Kayo announces ‘game-changing’ Freebies content

Posted by January 25th 2021

Sports streaming service Kayo has unveiled plans to provide more sports content for Aussie viewers, this time without a price tag attached. The ‘Kayo Freebies’ lineup is expected to include live sports, entertainment shows and documentaries, …


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How to watch Parks and Recreation in Australia

Posted by July 7th 2023

Question: what do you get when you combine a political satire mockumentary, Greg Daniels and Michael Schur, a spin-off to The Office, and some of the funniest comedians in America? The answer is a successful …


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Faulty meters cost AGL $160,000 in penalties from regulator

Posted by January 20th 2021

AGL and its subsidiaries have paid penalties totalling $160,000 after the regulator issued it with eight infringement notices for breaching National Electricity Rules. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) alleged that AGL failed to promptly fix customers’ …


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ROG Phone 3 Review: A phone for gamers

Posted by September 14th 2022

The ROG Phone 3 from ASUS is a phenomenally powerful smartphone, focusing all of its pros on being a device ideal for gamers, but at the detriment of some other elements, such as the cameras …






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Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra: specs, features, and prices

Posted by February 22nd 2023

The first hot smartphones of 2021 are finally official, with Samsung confirming its Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra devices are coming to Australian shores ASAP. Featuring an eye-catching new design, professional grade …


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How to watch Cobra Kai in Australia

Posted by May 16th 2023

What started out as a YouTube miniseries has become one of the most talked-about shows of the year. Cobra Kai is a martial arts comedy-drama set 34 years after the events of the 1984 All …


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How to watch Gossip Girl in Australia

Posted by July 7th 2023

Hey Upper East Siders. Gossip Girl here, your one and only source into the scandalous lives of Manhattan’s elite. Did you miss me? This just in; the 2010s drama following the lives of the privileged …


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Alinta Energy moves call centre onshore to regional Victoria

Posted by January 14th 2021

Regional Victoria will soon be home to Alinta Energy’s newest call centre, with the retailer announcing it is bringing its customer service team entirely back onshore. The move by the power retailer is expected to create …


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Bunnings launches $10 LEGO-style collectables

Posted by June 14th 2022

Forget Little Shop and Ooshies! Hardware giant Bunnings has just announced a new collectables promotion for kids (and adults alike). The five Building Block collectables will hit stores this week, with limited-edition LEGO-style toys up for …