McDonald’s launches Quarter Pounder Deluxe & brings back Bacon Quarter Pounder

Macca’s has done it again! The fast-food giant is expanding its winter menu with a brand-new take on the classic Quarter Pounder and bringing back the Quarter Pounder with bacon, a fan favourite! So, what’s the new burger like? It’s called the Quarter Pounder Deluxe and it seems to be a teeny-tiny twist on the … Continued

‘Unprecedented’ wholesale prices leave Aussies vulnerable to power bill hikes

Aussies could face further power bill hikes as wholesale energy prices surge. Canstar Blue has the full story.

Victoria bans ‘unfair’ embedded power networks from 2023

The Victorian Government has banned embedded power networks in new-builds from 2023 and is expected to ramp up regulation of exisiting networks. Canstar blue has more.

Telstra Day deal: get a FREE Xbox Series S with the Samsung Galaxy S22

Telstra Day is back for August — and to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the telco’s 24-hour sales event, Telstra is offering perhaps its biggest deal to date. In addition to slashing hundreds of dollars off the price of selected Samsung phones, tablets, and smartwatches, Telstra is also throwing in a free Xbox All Access … Continued

Sneak peek at rare Woolworths ‘Fix-em’ that could be worth a small fortune

Woolworths has revealed an ultra-rare ‘Fix-em’, with only 200 available across Australia. The valuable ‘Fix-em’ is currently available in stores in limited quantities and could reportedly sell for hundreds or even thousands of dollars online. The ‘rare’ collectable in question is The Infinity Gauntlet – the powerful glove worn by Thanos from Disney’s Marvel franchise. … Continued

Clothes dryer buying guide

Are you buying your first clothes dryer, or looking to upgrade? We break down what you should look for in a new dryer – using simple language and sense.

Woolworths confirms big change to trading hours & deli counters

Woolworths has announced major changes to its trading hours across all stores, including reduced operating hours of its deli, seafood, and meat counters. The supermarket giant said its stores’ opening and closing hours will be adjusted to make them more consistent across the retailer network. This means selected stores will open an hour later or … Continued

Optus follows Telstra in phone plan price hike

Optus has quietly increased the price of its SIM-only and phone-on-a-plan postpaid services for new customers, several weeks after confirming plan changes for legacy users. All of Optus’ postpaid mobile plans have risen in price by $4 per month, although fast data inclusions have also increased. This means that cheapest Optus postpaid SIM plan is … Continued

Electric Bikes in Australia

Enter e-bikes, the modern solution to dauntingly long and hilly rides, getting you from point A to B in a reasonable time, while staying fit to boot. With that to set the scene, welcome to our starter guide to electric bikes. In this Canstar Blue guide, we’ll share all the basics you need to know, … Continued

What are the best energy plans for renters?

As a tenant, there are a few things you need to know about your energy supply. Canstar Blue has produced the complete guide to energy plans for renters.