Nokia announces new ‘life-proof’ phone — the Nokia XR21

According to research conducted by HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, 62% of Australians admit to having dropped their smartphones, smashing the screen. Long gone are the days of the brick phones that could withstand just about anything… or so we thought! According to Nokia, its newest device, the XR21, is “the smartphone version … Continued

OVO Energy slashes $190 off winter power bills

Snowed under with thoughts of your incoming winter power bills? Well, OVO Energy may just have a new deal to help you keep toasty this winter without breaking the bank on heating costs. The provider is currently offering a whopping $190 in electricity bill credit to new customers in New South Wales, Victoria, south-east Queensland … Continued

A Guide to Bathroom Heaters

Jumping out of the hot shower into the cold is something no one enjoys having to do in those colder winter months. But there’s a simple solution so you can stay warmer for longer – bathroom heaters. A bathroom heater can change your attitude about the post shower chill and be a useful appliance for … Continued

Portable Coffee Machine Buying Guide

Coffee on the go usually means instant coffee or expensive coffee. Now you can get a good brew without the price tag or the hassle.

Soup Maker Buying Guide

Is there anything better than a piping hot bowl of soup on a chilly night? Yes! Soup that doesn’t come from a can. One quick way to make soup is to use a blender to pulverise your ingredients in one go and then heating your concoction on the stove. However, a soup maker can whip up … Continued

French Door Fridges Buying Guide

If you’re looking to upgrade your fridge to something larger and more modern, a French door fridge could be the right choice for you. French door fridges are a pricey but popular appliance in Australian family homes given their larger size and larger storage space. Read on to find out more about French door fridges … Continued

Telcos aren’t doing enough to support customers experiencing financial hardship

Cost of living pressures have been front of mind for many Aussies in the past year or so, with increasing costs hitting household budgets from all angles. Some Aussies may even find themselves in the position of not being able to pay or afford essential household services and bills, such as phone and internet plans. … Continued

Fairer internet prices delayed again as ACCC rejects NBN Co offer

Families juggling the ongoing cost of living crisis have been given a temporary reprieve from potential NBN bill hikes, thanks to Australia’s biggest consumer watchdog – but it’s still up in the air as to whether prices will eventually skyrocket. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has rejected NBN Co’s latest proposed changes to … Continued

Electric Shock: How many Aussies REALLY want to flick the switch off gas?

Aussie households may be turning a corner when it comes to the age-old debate of electricity versus natural gas, after a new national survey revealed more than half of them are now open to the idea of electrifying their homes and/or vehicles. Survey results from research think-tank The Australia Institute found that at least 55% … Continued

Amazon Prime subscription cost to increase by at least 30%

Amazon Prime will increase its subscription prices in the coming months, including the price of Amazon Prime Video. An Amazon Prime subscription, which covers the shopping section of Amazon alongside the brand’s video and music streaming services, will increase from $6.99 per month to $9.99 (a 42% increase), with its annual subscription jumping from $59 … Continued