The telco industry has been cracking down hard on insidious SMS scams over the last 12 months — but not every provider is pulling their weight. Australia’s communications and media regulator has busted three companies for breaking compliance rules by allowing dodgy text messages to be sent unchecked. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) … Continued
Western Australian residents that are feeling the strain of rising power bills will soon see some reprieve, after the state government announced it is once again handing out $400 in energy credit to all households. As part of the state’s 2023-2024 Budget, Premier Mark McGowan announced that all households will soon receive a split payment, … Continued
Victorian energy customers who still use pay on time discounts may soon be slugged with higher costs for missing their due date, after the state’s energy regulator announced it will be increasing its cap on the discount. Each year, the Essential Services Commission (ESC) sets a capped limit on the amount that retailers can charge … Continued
Households are being warned to brace for incoming bill shock this winter, as predicted default price hikes look to cause further headaches in the cost-of-living crisis. Default power prices are anticipated to rise by as much as 31% across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia from July 1, which could leave already financially-strapped … Continued
The Google smarthome universe continues to expand, with the overnight announcement of the new and first-ever Pixel Tablet. If you’re a Google fanatic wanting a powerful, premium companion to the Pixel phone, Pixel Watch or Google’s Home ecosystem, the Tablet promises to be the device of your dreams. With prices starting at $899, Google’s tablet … Continued
Six months on from the release of the flagship Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, Google has dropped a smaller but no less powerful spin-off aimed at the more mid-range market. The Google Pixel 7a bundles the brand’s high-end features into a cheaper package, offering fast internals and an advanced camera system for under $750. … Continued
Many of us are happy to fork out a little extra for convenience, especially if it means staying in the comfort of our jammies ‘just this once’. We all deserve to treat ourselves to a lazy night in, but how much is that cheeky takeaway costing us in the long run? To find out, we … Continued
Over 110,000 households could soon have access to a low-interest loan to help make energy efficient upgrades to their home, as part of a new fund revealed in the Federal Budget. The Household Energy Upgrades Fund, which falls under a larger Energy Savings Package from the government, will be backed by a whopping $1.3 billion … Continued
Households struggling with sky-high power bills could soon be getting a helping hand, thanks to the cost-of-living relief outlined in the 2023-24 Federal Budget. The government has allocated $14.6 billion to help Aussies manage rising household expenses, with up to $3 billion earmarked towards energy rebates for eligible homes and businesses. Vulnerable households will have … Continued
The wait is over! ALDI’s Snow Gear Special Buys are back, with deals that ALDI reckons will let you kit out a family of four for the snow for under $1,000. The heavily anticipated Snow Gear Special Buys sale was cancelled in 2022 after supply chain issues forced the budget supermarket to focus on keeping … Continued