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The best EOFY internet deals 2024

Posted by June 28th 2024

Australia's end of financial year sales are well underway, and bargain hunters already know there's no better time to score savings on everything from fashion to furniture. But if you're looking to cut costs on …


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The best EOFY phone plan and smartphone deals 2024

Posted by June 19th 2024

The mid-year sales season is a great time to bag serious bargains on not just appliances, fashion and homewares, but also smartphones. Telcos and manufacturers alike are slashing prices on devices and plans this end …


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Telstra offers free phones to help customers transition from 3G

Posted by June 18th 2024

Telstra is giving away 12,000 free mobile phones to help make the decommission of its 3G network smoother for vulnerable customers. This initiative is part of Telstra's broader plan to upgrade its services and expand …


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Default power prices to drop July 1: How much will you save?

Posted by June 17th 2024

Australian households on standing offers could see as much as $190 shaved off their annual electricity bills from July 1, with the country's energy regulators locking in default energy prices for 2024-25. The Australian Energy Regulator …


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How to watch House of the Dragon season 2

Posted by June 14th 2024

The wait is finally (almost) over for fans of House of the Dragon, with season 2 set to premiere on June 17. Season 1 of the Game of Thrones prequel ended with a bang, promising bloody …


Half-price robo vacuums in Aldi’s Special Buys sale

Posted by June 14th 2024

If you’re not a fan of vacuuming or mopping, Aldi’s next Special Buys sale is for you. The supermarket giant has teamed up with Ecovacs to deliver a robotic vacuum-and-mop combination at a bargain price. The …


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Score EOFY savings with Woolies groceries and shopping deals

Posted by June 18th 2024

Woolworths has gathered the best end-of-financial-year (EOFY) deals across its supermarket groceries and Everyday Market brands and to deliver a slew of savings this month.  There are big discounts on shopping with Everyday Market and free …


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Save up to $80 a month on internet with MyOwn Tel’s EOFY sale

Posted by June 20th 2024

MyOwn Tel has launched its end-of-financial-year (EOFY) sale, offering discounts on fibre internet plans to new customers.  MyOwn Tel offers plans across several broadband networks, including NBN, Vision Network and OptiComm, and this year it’s delivering …


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Aussie Broadband offers EOFY deals on NBN and mobile plans

Posted by June 14th 2024

Popular telco Aussie Broadband has announced a range of End of Financial Year (EOFY) deals on its NBN, OptiComm and mobile plans. These offers provide significant savings for new customers looking to upgrade their internet …


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Score a free smart watch with Optus’s EOFY sale

Posted by June 14th 2024

Optus has revealed its biggest and best end-of-financial-year sales for 2024, with savings across devices, phone plans and internet deals on offer. Some of the most enticing deals include a 50% discount on the Google …


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Up to $750 off tech in Vodafone, iiNet and TPG EOFY sales

Posted by June 28th 2024

TPG Telecom has rounded up a big bunch of deals across several big telco brands for this year’s end-of-financial-year (EOFY) sales. This means there’s something on offer for almost everyone, from discounted NBN plans to …


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Boost Mobile offering 60GB data for $20

Posted by June 5th 2024

If you’re looking to cut costs on your mobile plan, Boost Mobile is offering a pretty decent discount on one of its 28-day SIM packs. From June 4 - June 10, you can get the $45 …


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Fill up with Maccas’ new meal deal for just $6.95

Posted by June 5th 2024

Aussies who are on the hunt for a quick meal at a bargain price are in for a treat with the release of McDonald’s new McSmart meal. The new meal deal includes two burgers, small fries …




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How to watch the Copa America in Australia

Posted by July 16th 2024

The Copa America is just around the corner, meaning football fans are going to be treated to some of the world’s best football. The competition features South America’s CONMEBOL members, but how can you watch …


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How to watch Drive to Survive in Australia

Posted by May 28th 2024

The world of F1 racing has always been fast-paced, entertaining and thrilling, but it turns out the behind-the-scenes is as equally intense, with the drivers, pit crew and managers all putting their pedals to the …



How to watch the Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia

Posted by May 27th 2024

The World Cups keep on coming in the cricketing world, as the international 20-over tournament draws closer. Being held in the USA and West Indies for this year’s instalment of the limited-over format, the world’s …


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What default price cuts mean for your electricity bills

Posted by May 27th 2024

Electricity consumers in multiple states stand to save as much as $104 - and potentially more - on their bills from July 1, after energy regulators delivered decreased default plan prices for 2024-25. The Australian Energy …