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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G review: More premium, lower price

Posted by April 18th 2024

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G features and specs Samsung’s Galaxy A series spans from cheaper phones to the mid-range market. One of its latest additions, the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G offers a more premium experience but at …


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What is the average mobile phone bill per month?

Posted by April 16th 2024

Our mobile phones are as much an essential part of our monthly expenses as any other utility. However, not all phone plans are created equal. You might be wondering if you're paying a little ‘too …


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AGL, Origin or EnergyAustralia: Which provider is best?

Posted by April 4th 2024

Known as the 'big three' energy providers in Australia, these giants still hold most of the market share and are often turned to as a reliable choice for consumers. But, does size really matter when …


Your guide to Easter long weekend trading hours

Your guide to 2024 Easter long weekend trading hours

Posted by April 2nd 2024

Aussie families will be out and about for Easter this year, taking advantage of the long weekend and enjoying a break together. With many shops and stores closed over the Easter weekend, it can be …


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Telstra launches Starlink satellite plans: Should you ditch the NBN?

Posted by March 26th 2024

Telstra's new Satellite Home Internet plans are finally available to residential customers, giving Aussies in regional areas a new option for faster and more reliable internet. Originally announced in July 2023, Telstra's satellite plans include broadband …


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Boost Mobile takes on ‘less trusted’ telcos with NBN launch

Posted by March 22nd 2024

Popular prepaid provider Boost Mobile is finally making the move into broadband, announcing plans to begin offering high-speed NBN plans to Aussie customers. The challenger telco — which offers SIM-only mobile service on Telstra’s nationwide network …


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Nutribullet vs Ninja: Which blender is best?

Posted by March 22nd 2024

Nutribullet vs Ninja Nutribullet and Ninja are appliance brands that offer a range of kitchen tools. Both brands are generally known for their blenders, which come in a variety of designs. In this battle of the blenders, …


How to watch the 2024 NRL season

Posted by March 25th 2024

Find out where and how to watch all the big moments of the upcoming NRL season, including Nine, Foxtel and Kayo.


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Power bill relief could be on the way for millions of Aussies

Posted by March 22nd 2024

Power price relief could be on the way for Australian households, with the country's energy regulators proposing lower default electricity costs from July 1. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) and the Essential Services Commission (ESC) have …


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Why so many homes are switching to Aussie Broadband for NBN

Posted by March 15th 2024

Aussie Broadband continues to kick goals in its quest for nationwide NBN domination, according to new data from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The ACCC's latest NBN Wholesale Market Indicators Report shows that …



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How to watch the 2024 AFL season

Posted by March 25th 2024

Find out how and where to watch the upcoming AFL season, including Channel 7, Telstra, Foxtel and Kayo.


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NBN Co’s new plan to boost your internet speed for FREE

Posted by March 5th 2024

NBN Co has unveiled plans to offer even more value to customers jumping on its free fibre upgrade program. The company is proposing to boost download speeds by up to five times faster on selected …


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Expert Picks: Best iPhone Plans (March 2024)

Posted by March 6th 2024

iPhones don't come cheap, but if you're absolutely set on a new Apple smartphone, you can still find a great phone plan deal. The newest iPhones are available on plans from Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone, …


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Expert Picks: Best NBN Plans (March 2024)

Posted by March 6th 2024

And while price is important, opting for the cheapest plan available doesn't always mean you'll be getting the best value for your money. Finding the best plan means working out not only your monthly budget, but …


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Expert Picks: Best Prepaid Mobile Plans (March 2024)

Posted by March 7th 2024

If you're looking to ward off bill shock and keep things flexible with a prepaid mobile plan, there's hundreds of options on the Aussie market to suit every user and budget. But sorting through what's …


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Expert Picks: Best SIM-Only Mobile Plans (March 2024)

Posted by March 22nd 2024

Choosing the best energy plans is made possible by our expert Value Rank methodology, which places each product under the microscope, examining its price, plan inclusions, customer service and billing. Then we give each plan …


Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: Another ultra performance

Posted by March 20th 2024

Buy Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra specs and features Samsung has kind of hit the limit when it comes to the flashy features, so it’s no surprise that its focus would be on extras …


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Tangerine hacked: Personal info of 230,000 customers exposed

Posted by February 22nd 2024

Tangerine is the latest Aussie telco to suffer a major data breach, after the personal details of 232,000 customers were stolen by hackers.  Tangerine said in a statement that the hack occurred February 18, with management …