Father's Day shopping guide

Deals on gifts for every dad at The Good Guys and Myer

Father’s Day is almost upon us – yes, it really is that close to the start of September! – and if you’ve got a dad in your life who’s owed more than the obligatory socks and cologne, you may be scraping around for gift ideas. Find inspo in our wrap of the range of offers that are available at The Good Guys and Myer until September 1. 

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Home relaxation for hard-working dads at The Good Guys

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It’s ‘yes, chef!’ for Father’s Day with these The Good Guys offers

Men’s fashion for Father’s Day at Myer

Plus, there’s the new Google Pixel Series of premium smartphones

If your tech-loving dad is in need of a smartphone upgrade, look no further. The newly-launched Google Pixel 9 range is available now in selected stores and on plans from Telstra, Optus and Vodafone. Google’s premium phone series includes the Google Pixel 9, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and folding Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, with each phone packing upgraded cameras and Google’s Gemini AI built-in.

Order from one of the three major telcos, and you can score a range of bonuses. These include up to $750 off from Telstra; up to $800 off from Optus; and up to $500 in bonus trade-on credit with Vodafone. You can also pick up one of the new Pixels outright from retailers including The Good Guys, the Google Store, JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman.

The following table shows a selection of 24-month 256GB Google Pixel 9 plans on Canstar Blue’s database, including some sponsored products which include links to our referral partners websites. Canstar Blue may earn a fee for referrals.

Sponsored Products
Google Pixel 9 256GB
Smartphone Brand Satisfaction
4 Stars
  • 6.3-inch Super Actua display
  • Dual 50-MP wide angle and 48-MP ultra-wide rear cameras
  • 10.5-MP selfie front camera
  • 4,700mAh with 24+ hour battery life
  • Storage Capacity: 128GB, 256GB
  • Colours: Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
Phone on a Plan

Small Plan

  • $62.45/mth device repayment. Plan costs additional.
  • Bonus Google One complimentary 6 mth subscription. Premium 2TB plan. Redeemable Google Online Store. Offer Ends 31/10/25.
  • Plus enjoy 3 months of BINGE. Offer ends 1/12/24 unless withdrawn earlier. After three months subscription auto renews $18/mth. T&Cs apply.
Data Allowance/
billing period

Data Allowance/billing period

50GB
Advertised Cost/
billing period

Advertised Cost/billing period

$111.45
$49.00 plan + $62.45 phone

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Phone on a Plan

Optus Small Choice Plan

  • $62.43/mth device repayment. Plan costs additional.
  • 5G network access. No lock-in contract.
  • T&Cs apply.
Data Allowance/
billing period

Data Allowance/billing period

50GB
Advertised Cost/
billing period

Advertised Cost/billing period

$114.43
$52.00 plan + $62.43 phone

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Phone on a Plan

Telstra Basic Plan

  • Now $31.20/mth device repayment (was $62.45). Plan costs additional.
  • Save up to $750 off this phone’s RRP when you stay connected for 24 mths.
  • Exclusions & T&Cs apply.
Data Allowance/
billing period

Data Allowance/billing period

50GB
Advertised Cost/
billing period

Advertised Cost/billing period

$96.20
$65.00 plan + $31.20 phone

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The following table shows a selection of 24-month 256GB Google Pixel 9 Pro XL plans on Canstar Blue’s database, including some sponsored products which include links to our referral partners websites. Canstar Blue may earn a fee for referrals.

Sponsored Products
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 256GB
Smartphone Brand Satisfaction
4 Stars
  • 6.8-inch Super Actua display
  • Triple 50-MP wide, 48-MP ultra-wide & 48-MP telephoto rear cameras
  • 42-MP selfie front camera
  • 5,060mAh with 24+ hour battery life
  • Storage Capacity: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
  • Colours: Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose Quartz
Phone on a Plan

Small Plan

  • Now $83.29/mth device repayment. Plan costs additional.
  • Get Google One AI Premium 12 mth access. Redeem Google Online Store. Ends 31/10/25.
  • + enjoy 3 months of BINGE. Ends 1/12/24. Auto renews $18/mth after 3 mths. T&Cs apply.
Data Allowance/
billing period

Data Allowance/billing period

50GB
Advertised Cost/
billing period

Advertised Cost/billing period

$132.29
$49.00 plan + $83.29 phone

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Phone on a Plan

Optus Small Choice Plan

  • $83.28/mth device repayment. Plan costs additional.
  • Bonus Google Pixel 8a worth $848 when you buy a new Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • Ends 17/11/24. T&Cs apply.
Data Allowance/
billing period

Data Allowance/billing period

50GB
Advertised Cost/
billing period

Advertised Cost/billing period

$135.28
$52.00 plan + $83.28 phone

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Phone on a Plan

Telstra Basic Plan

  • Now $52.04/mth device repayment (Was $83.29). Plan costs additional.
  • Save up to $750 off this phone’s RRP when you stay connected for 24 mths.
  • Exclusions & T&Cs apply.
Data Allowance/
billing period

Data Allowance/billing period

50GB
Advertised Cost/
billing period

Advertised Cost/billing period

$117.04
$65.00 plan + $52.04 phone

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The following table shows a selection of 24-month 256GB Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold plans on Canstar Blue’s database, including some sponsored products which include links to our referral partners websites. Canstar Blue may earn a fee for referrals.

Sponsored Products
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold 256GB
Smartphone Brand Satisfaction
4 Stars
  • 8-inch Super Actua Flex inner + 6.3-inch Actua front displays
  • Triple 48-MP wide, 10.5-MP ultra-wide and 10.8-MP telephoto rear cameras
  • 10-MP selfie front camera
  • 4,650mAh with 24+ hour battery life
  • Storage Capacity: 256GB, 512GB
  • Colours: Obsidian, Porcelain
Phone on a Plan

Small Plan

  • Now $112.45/mth device repayment. Plan costs additional.
  • Get Google One AI Premium 12 mth access. Redeem Google Online Store. Ends 31/10/25.
  • + enjoy 3 months of BINGE. Ends 1/12/24. Auto renews $18/mth after 3 mths. T&Cs apply.
Data Allowance/
billing period

Data Allowance/billing period

50GB
Advertised Cost/
billing period

Advertised Cost/billing period

$161.45
$49.00 plan + $112.45 phone

Compare Phone Plans

Phone on a Plan

Optus Small Choice Plan

  • $112.44/mth device repayment. Plan costs additional.
  • 5G network access. No lock-in contract.
  • T&Cs apply.
Data Allowance/
billing period

Data Allowance/billing period

50GB
Advertised Cost/
billing period

Advertised Cost/billing period

$164.44
$52.00 plan + $112.44 phone

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Phone on a Plan

Telstra Basic Plan

  • Now $79.11/mth device repayment (Was $112.45). Plan costs additional.
  • Save up to $800 off this phone’s RRP when you stay connected for 24 mths.
  • Exclusions & T&Cs apply.
Data Allowance/
billing period

Data Allowance/billing period

50GB
Advertised Cost/
billing period

Advertised Cost/billing period

$144.11
$65.00 plan + $79.11 phone

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Father’s Day sales terms and conditions

The sale items featured in this story may have been sold at below the ticketed price in some The Good Guys stores, and the discounts offered can’t be used in conjunction with any other discount offer. Myer’s sale doesn’t apply to clearance or ‘hot price’ and ‘always on’ ticketed items, nor does it apply to some brands. Some products were previously discounted.

 

 

Christine Seib
Editor-in-Chief
Christine Seib is an award-winning journalist who was Canstar Blue's Editor-in-Chief from 2021-2024. She oversaw the production and distribution of all Canstar Blue content, and worked with the Canstar Blue team and the wider Canstar group to bring the best digital tools and information to Australian consumers.

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