Spending jumps in June as households make the most of EOFY sales

The end of financial year (EOFY) sales turbo-charged purchases in June, bringing total household spending for the month to $77 billion, a jump of 0.5% from May.

NBN Co partners with Amazon to bring high-speed internet to country Australia

NBN Co is bringing better, faster broadband to regional Australia thanks to a newly-announced and world-first partnership with Amazon. Starting mid-2026, NBN Co will begin offering country customers access to high-speed internet via Amazon’s Project Kuiper, a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite service. Project Kuiper connectivity will be rolled out to more than 300,000 homes … Continued

NBN fibre upgrade: Everything you need to know

Can you upgrade to a fast NBN connection? Find out about the NBN free fibre upgrade and if your suburb is eligible at Canstar Blue.

Expert Picks: Best iPhone Plans (August 2025)

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, with each provider offering a range of inclusions and perks for your dollars. The best plan for you will depend … Continued

Expert Picks: Best SIM-Only Mobile Plans (August 2025)

Choosing the best mobile plan 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 a Value Score out of 10. At Canstar Blue, we aren’t ones to brag. But, our expert research team have … Continued

Expert Picks: Best Prepaid Mobile Plans (August 2025)

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 available can be a struggle, especially if you’re not looking for the cheapest price alone. That’s why Canstar Blue can … Continued

Expert Picks: Best Value NBN Plans (August 2025)

Compare the best value NBN plans on each speed tier using Canstar Blue’s unique Value Score methodology. Find the best NBN plans for you.

Free NBN speed upgrades coming in September

Lucky households will receive a massive NBN speed boost beginning September, with some plans set to be five times faster for no extra cost. But these free speed upgrades won’t be available to all NBN customers. NBN Co is making the change to help future-proof the network and help Australia catch up to countries with … Continued

AGL, Origin and EnergyAustralia hike electricity prices in Victoria

Victoria’s three largest energy providers, AGL, EnergyAustralia and Origin, are changing the prices of their electricity market plans from today, with increases of up to 6.8% expected. The price changes are higher than the regulator-approved increase to market offers of 6.2% on Melbourne’s Citipower network. How could energy bills change in Victoria? While energy prices … Continued

Best mobile phone plans for kids

What are the best phone plans for kids? Canstar Blue compares good mobile options for children and provides tips on what to look for.