Consumer News

Millions of Aussies to save with Energy Assistance Payment

Posted by May 4th 2022

Almost four million Australians are set to receive a one-off government handout to help ease the pain of rising power bills, weeks ahead of the federal election. The ‘Energy Assistance Payment’ will provide additional cost of …


Telstra Announces Telstra Plus, A New Rewards Program

Telstra reveals new rewards program – Telstra Plus

Posted by October 17th 2022

In an Aussie telco first, Telstra has just announced Telstra Plus – a tier-based rewards program designed to give a little something back to loyal customers. Telstra Plus will give customers the chance to earn points on …



Click Energy to pay $900,000 over dodgy discount claims

Posted by May 4th 2022

Electricity and gas retailer Click Energy has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $900,000 in penalties after making false or misleading claims about the potential benefits and 'savings' of its big discount power …



Woolworths reveals new Disney Words collectables

Posted by June 14th 2022

The collectables craze continues! Woolworths has confirmed a new partnership with Disney to ‘add a dash of magic’ to grocery shopping – and take on rival Coles over the latest supermarket battleground. After days of speculation, …


Samsung’s Galaxy Fold smartphone: innovative, but expensive

Posted by October 17th 2022

With all the hype over Samsung's just-announced Galaxy S10 line - including the upcoming Galaxy S10 5G - it's been easy to overlook the Korean tech company's fifth big smartphone unveiling: the Galaxy Fold. And …


Coles launches ‘Stikeez’ campaign to get kids eating fruit and veg

Posted by July 25th 2022

Move over Little Shop, there’s a new collectables craze at Coles – Stikeez! After the supermarket chain’s wildly successful Little Shop campaign last winter, featuring miniature versions of 30 popular grocery staples such as Weet-Bix, Vegemite, …


ACMA releases telco customer service report

Posted by February 24th 2022

Telco regulatory body the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released its latest report into customer service performance from Aussie mobile and internet providers, giving a small glimpse into just how (and how well!) major …


TPG cancels mobile network, blames Huawei ban

Posted by July 27th 2022

Way back in April of 2017, Aussie telco TPG announced its intentions to take on Telstra, Optus and Vodafone by building its own Australia-wide mobile network. Almost two years later - and less than six months …


Samsung confirms foldable Galaxy phone for 2019

Posted by April 12th 2023

After months of speculation, Samsung has confirmed its world-first foldable smartphone will launch later this year. First glimpsed in November at Samsung’s own Developers Conference, the as-yet unnamed device is now expected to arrive in the …


ACCC flags concerns over Vodafone-TPG merger

Posted by July 5th 2022

Australia’s consumer watchdog has expressed concerns about the proposed merger between telco giants TPG and Vodafone, citing a detrimental impact on price competition. The two companies confirmed their intentions to merge into a single telecommunications firm …



TPG tops ACCC broadband speed report

Posted by July 27th 2022

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has today released its latest Measuring Broadband Australia report, giving Aussies a useful insight into which NBN plans offer the best real-world speeds - and TPG has claimed the …


ALDI reveals swimming pool gear Special Buys

Posted by July 25th 2022

With summer just around the corner, it seems like the perfect time for ALDI to bring out its pool gear Special Buys. All types of pool essentials will hit the middle aisle this Wednesday (24 October) …


Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL: Specs, Prices & More

Posted by October 14th 2022

Google's long-awaited Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have finally been announced - and although months of leaks have rendered the launch a little underwhelming, there's still some surprises in store for Australian buyers. The biggest …


Australia’s only pizza vending machine opens

Posted by October 2nd 2018

Just when you thought fast food couldn’t get any quicker, Australia’s only pizza vending machine has just been opened for business. Yes, you heard correctly – a vending machine that spits out pizza. What a time …



TPG, Vodafone to create telco superpower in $15 billion merger

Posted by July 7th 2022

If you thought Telstra was a giant, get a load of the two telcos trying to slay it. Following speculation, Vodafone Australia and TPG Telecom have announced their plans to merge into a single telecommunications firm …


ALDI rolls out its lawn mower and other gardening gear

Posted by July 25th 2022

The weather is warming up, and the grass is starting to grow, so ALDI’s lawn mower Special Buy event is here. This Saturday (September 1), ALDI’s middle aisles will feature lawn mowers and other garden essentials, …