Posted by May 16th 2023
Whether you’re travelling for work, social distancing, or mum just didn’t let you, sometimes those movie nights with friends just have to be put on hold. Luckily, there’s a new way to hang out with …
Posted by July 5th 2022
With the NBN traffic set to explode thanks to coronavirus-related social distancing and isolation, there's been understandable concern about how our nation's primary fixed-line broadband network will cope. But in a welcome move, NBN Co …
Posted by October 21st 2022
Hand sanitiser has become somewhat of a liquid gold. The coronavirus outbreak has caused a national shortage of the antibacterial gel, with most supermarkets and stores sold out across the country. The pandemic panic buying has …
Posted by July 1st 2022
Major supermarkets including Woolworths and Coles are tightening shopping limits on household staples as the coronavirus buying hysteria continues. Purchase restrictions were initially put in place to cope with the onslaught of shoppers panic buying essential items …
Posted by January 29th 2021
ALDI is the latest supermarket chain to reduce its trading hours and set purchase limits as part of its attempt to manage panic buying and confrontations in the grocery aisles. The company has reminded shoppers that …
Posted by July 5th 2022
Alinta Energy has been penalised $280,000 after its door-to-door sales agents were alleged to have switched Victorians onto contracts without each customer’s explicit informed consent. Victoria’s energy watchdog issued Alinta Energy with 14 penalty notices for …
Posted by December 2nd 2020
Supermarkets Woolworths and Coles have changed their trading hours to help seniors and the disabled shop for necessities in less crowded aisles during the coronavirus outbreak. Woolies first announced it will open its doors an hour …
Posted by July 7th 2023
Kids movies and shows are something the whole family can enjoy. Review the top kids movies to watch on Netflix at Canstar Blue.
Posted by May 17th 2023
Another streaming service, you say? You and your bank account are probably still recovering from the launch of Disney+ and Apple TV+, but it’s time to put that behind you and let the Brits have …
Posted by October 14th 2022
Note: The Samsung Galaxy S20 series may no longer be available from telcos and retailers. Samsung's 2020 Galaxy S20 series is available for order in 2021, despite the newer S21 series being released. With premium features …
Posted by October 17th 2022
The first big phone release of 2020 is finally here – and if you’re a Samsung fan, you’re now spoilt for choice with three new high-end models to choose from. Samsung has officially launched its S20 …
Posted by October 14th 2022
After the early 2021 release of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series, the 2020 range of Galaxy S20 devices are slowly disappearing. If you’re looking for a new feature-packed two-year phone plan for last years Galaxy …
Posted by February 13th 2024
Red Energy has announced it will provide free electricity to electric vehicle owners every weekend to charge their cars. The ‘Red EV Saver’ will offer two hours of free electricity usage charges between midday and 2pm …
Posted by October 14th 2022
More than half of Australia's NBN users will now be cut off from Telstra's fastest broadband plans. Telstra has announced that it will no longer offer Premium NBN 100 plans to customers on Fibre to the …
Posted by April 12th 2023
Smartphone technology gets better and better with each year. These days, even devices on the more budget end of the spectrum will outperform a phone from several years ago. While other manufacturers tend to focus …
Posted by January 7th 2021
The iconic Holden brand will be axed within Australia and New Zealand in the next year, according to parent company General Motors. After ceasing manufacturing operations in Australia back in 2017, the Australian brand had kept …
Posted by April 7th 2022
Big news for the Australian telco industry: despite the best efforts of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the Federal Court has given the green light to the proposed merger of Vodafone and TPG. Justice …
Posted by August 15th 2022
Soft drink may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but there are plenty of us who don’t mind a bit of fizz as a way to compliment a meal, or to quench your thirst on …
Posted by February 18th 2022
Victoria’s energy regulator has warned power companies not to blame sharp price hikes on a moderate increase in costs to the state’s default tariff, as consumers prepare for bill increases this summer. With the Victorian Default …
Posted by February 18th 2022
EnergyAustralia has teamed up with Victorian distributor Jemena to help reduce pressure on the grid over summer, as well as save customers money on power bills. The ‘Demand Response’ program is an initiative set to help …