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Telstra adds ultra-fast NBN plans, plus new 5G home internet

Posted by August 28th 2024

Not content with just offering NBN 100 and 5G mobile internet, Telstra has finally flipped the switch on both ultra-fast NBN and 5G home broadband. The telco has announced that it is now offering eligible customers …


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NBN speeds: Optus still ACCC’s fastest provider

Posted by May 27th 2022

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has (finally!) dropped its latest report on the state of NBN speeds across Australia, offering a valuable insight into how plans and providers have performed over the last quarter. …



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Vodafone announces new, unlimited data ‘Infinite’ phone plans

Posted by January 24th 2023

Update September 2021: Vodafone has since launched a new, truly unlimited data plan with no speed caps.  Update January 2023: Vodafone no longer offers a fast-speed unlimited data phone plan and has changed its plan lineup.  Vodafone …



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Netflix raises plan prices for Basic and Standard subscriptions

Posted by March 15th 2023

There's some disappointing news for Netflix subscribers, with the video streaming service confirming a price increase on two of its plans from September 17, 2020. While news of any plan price increase can be a blow …


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Get up to $500 in gift cards when you refer a friend to Amaysim

Posted by July 7th 2022

Attention Amaysim customers (and anyone looking for a great deal on a prepaid plan!). The popular SIM-only provider is celebrating its 10th birthday in 2020 with a limited-time referral offer that could score customers up to …


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Integrate your Apple subscriptions with the new Apple One

Posted by October 14th 2022

Subscription services are the way most of us access and consume media — whether its video streaming subscriptions, music streaming subscriptions or even gaming library subscriptions. In more recent years, we’ve seen more and more …



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Ready, set, go: AGL pilots electric vehicle subscription service

Posted by May 26th 2021

AGL has launched a first-of-its-kind electric vehicle (EV) subscription service, removing the need for customers to own their own cars. Motorists in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane will have four EV subscription tiers to choose from, each …


Top 10 ALDI cleaning products revealed in time for spring

Posted by August 15th 2022

The people have spoken and revealed ALDI’s top 10 cleaning products – just in time for spring and our impeding cleaning sprees. The discount supermarket just wrapped up the second iteration of its annual People’s …


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Click Energy and Amaysim Energy customers: You’re now with AGL

Posted by June 21st 2022

More than 200,000 Australians with Click Energy and Amaysim Energy will be transferred over to AGL from this month (September). That’s thanks to a $115 million buyout which sees AGL acquiring 100% of Amaysim’s energy operation, …


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How you can watch Netflix for free in Australia

Posted by July 7th 2023

After removing its free month trial back in March this year, popular streaming service Netflix is back with a new offer - and you don't even need an account to start watching. You can now stream …


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Telstra, TPG, Optus and Dodo busted for NBN rule breach

Posted by June 21st 2022

Four of Australia's biggest telcos have been called out for breaching industry rules, after more than 1,500 customers were stuck without internet and home phone when moving to the NBN. The Australian Communications and Media Authority …


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How Origin customers can earn $250 for reducing energy usage

Posted by June 16th 2022

Origin has launched an energy-saving program that rewards customers with cash for using less power during peak demand periods. Up to $250 a year in PayPal cash and gift cards is on offer through ‘Spike’, an …


Your first look at Woolies’ full Disney+ Ooshie collection!

Posted by December 7th 2022

Woolworths has released the full line-up of Disney+ Ooshies which will be available to collect from mid week (August 26). The collection features nine Ooshies (36 in total) from each of the four Disney+ universes including …


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Huawei P40 Pro+ review: I’ve never missed Google more

Posted by July 7th 2022

The Huawei P40 Pro+ is a terrifically powerful phone, with an operating system that doesn’t skip a beat, a screen that makes everything beautiful, and arguably the best camera on the market. However, all of …