Win a share of 3 million Qantas Points for signing up to Red Energy

Jet-setters, you could soon be flying high thanks to one Aussie-owned energy retailer. For a limited time only, Red Energy, in partnership with Qantas’ Frequent Flyer program, is giving bill-payers the chance to win from a pool of three million bonus Qantas Points. That’s right folks, new residential customers who sign up to Red Energy’s … Continued

How to iron a linen shirt

Linen shirts are a handy, and fashionable, addition to your wardrobe, but as you’ll find out, they become a wrinkly mess after you’ve washed and dried them. With linen clothes already requiring a bit of extra care and attention compared to your other clothes, getting them ready for a day out can also become a … Continued

New energy switching rules a win for customers after quicker savings

The time it takes to switch energy providers is about to become much quicker under new rules that aim to benefit consumers. From October 1, customers switching to a new power company will need to be transferred from their existing retailer within two business days of signing up. This means that Aussies looking to change … Continued

NSW Electricity Tariffs & Charges Explained

If you think you’re spending too much on electricity, check out Canstar Blue’s guide to New South Wales tariffs to see if you’re on the best tariff.

TCL releases its cheapest 5G phone, the TCL 20 R 5G

TCL, a brand mostly known for TVs, has launched yet another new smartphone, growing its range of phones even more with the sixth phone released in the past four months. This time, TCL is packing 5G into an affordably priced device with the new TCL 20 R. Throughout 2021, more and more phone brands have … Continued

Fixed rate provider Tango Energy launches in QLD and SA

An established Melbourne-based provider has made its debut in Queensland and South Australia, offering a deal that locks in electricity rates for a set period of time. Queenslanders and South Australians can now sign up to Tango Energy, a green-collar retailer that’s big on renewable power generation, with its parent company Pacific Hydro owning multiple … Continued

Mandatory labels for electric vehicles in Queensland by October

Queenslanders that own an electric vehicle (EV) will soon be required to label their car under new safety regulations from the state government. As of 1 October 2021, all EVs including hybrid, as well as hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in Queensland that were built or modified from an existing vehicle after 1 January 2019, will … Continued

Why speeding up Australia’s smart meter rollout is key to a better energy grid

Reducing meter replacement times and making information more readily available for consumers could be the key to fast-tracking smart meters being rolled out in Australia, an industry body shared. The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) outlined a series of options to help improve smart meter installation efficiency and accelerate the move to a smarter energy … Continued

The best deals and plans for iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro

The hotly anticipated iPhone 13 series is now available to buy, with the entire range now available on plans from Telstra, Vodafone and Optus. The devices are set to be some of the most in-demand for 2021 — and while Apple smartphones don’t come cheap, the big three Aussie telcos have all launched competing offers … Continued

Optus iPhone 13 series: Compare phone plans and prices

Eyeing off the iPhone 13 series? Good news if you’re looking to pick up your new iPhone on a plan — Optus has the full range of devices available to buy. Following on from the 2020 release of the iPhone 12, the iPhone 13 series features four different devices, all with 5G compatibility. Choosing to … Continued