Which oven temperature should you use for certain foods?

What oven temperature should you use to cook fish? Or cupcakes? We run through the ideal cooking temperatures for various food types.

A guide to wet and dry vacuum cleaners

If you’ve ever had a mixture of water and dry mess to clean up, you’ll know the pain of having to wipe up one and vacuum up the rest. But there’s a simple appliance to help combat this issue – a wet and dry vacuum. These handy appliances create a simple solution for cleaning up … Continued

Optus to use Starlink satellites to expand mobile coverage in rural Australia

Just a week after Telstra announced its world-first partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink, rival telco Optus has signed its own groundbreaking deal with the satellite service. Optus is set to collaborate with Starlink to deliver increased mobile connectivity in regional Australia, with the view to eventually deliver mobile coverage to 100% of the population. Using Starlink’s … Continued

Quarter of a million Queenslanders missing energy rebates: Are you one of them?

A quarter of a million vulnerable Queenslanders could be missing out on more than $1K in energy bill help, according to the state government, as households begin to weather the impacts of the recent 21.5% default price increase. An estimated 270,000 Queenslanders are believed to have not taken up the extended power bill rebate offered … Continued

Which electricity retailers increased prices on July 1?

With July 1 now in the rear view, it’s likely energy customers around the nation have been on the receiving end of unpleasant price change news from their providers these last few weeks. And with default price increases of up to 30% predicted for some states and territories, it’s safe to assume that Aussie households … Continued

How to save over $300 by switching phone plans right now

It’s no secret that the cost of living is increasing at every turn. Energy prices are soaring, interest rates are climbing, and now mobile phone bills are also on the rise. Just this month, Telstra hiked its phone plan prices, while associated telcos Belong and Boost Mobile also raised costs (however Belong only increased the … Continued

Flexible solar exports hit the ground running: Is it all good news?

Households with rooftop solar could soon see their export limits practically double, allowing for greater returns on investment and less grid congestion, as the nation’s south kicks off flexible exports tariff offerings for solar customers. For those out of the loop, from July 1, 2023, South Australia introduced one of the first flexible exports tariffs … Continued

Bar Fridge Buying Guide

When it comes to entertaining, the bar fridge is one of the most essential appliances a household can have, allowing guests to store and cool their drinks without cluttering up the main fridge. While your kitchen fridge may be the centre of attention, with enough features and functions to impress your friends, the bar fridge revels in … Continued

Freestanding Ovens Buying Guide

A freestanding oven combines a cooktop with an oven in a single unit, allowing it to be placed anywhere in the kitchen. Canstar Blue review the leading brands.

4 Best Food Dehydrators to Buy (2023)

Dehydrating foods isn’t something many people would think of if they’re preparing snacks or meals for the week. However, it can be an extremely useful way to prepare food to save space and also help make your food go that little bit further. If you’re wanting to invest in a dehydrator but not certain about … Continued