How to get a solar and battery system with no upfront costs in NSW

Homeowners in New South Wales can now install a solar and battery system without paying any upfront costs thanks to EnergyAustralia’s latest bundle deal. Through its customer innovative platform ‘On’, EnergyAustralia is offering eligible customers access to its ‘Solar Home Bundle’, a seven-year plan that includes a solar and battery system as well as promising … Continued

iPhone 13 trade in offers: which telco has the best deal?

Apple’s newest iPhone 13 series is now available to buy from all three major telcos, but the premium series doesn’t come cheap. While you can spread the cost of your device over 12, 24, or 36 months with a handset payment plan, you’re still looking at a total price of $1,199 or more, plus your … Continued

Score 170,000 Everyday Rewards points for installing solar with Origin

For those on the fence about installing solar, Origin Energy has teamed up with Woolworths Everyday Rewards to deliver a spring-time special. Origin is giving customers a whopping 170,000 Everyday Rewards points who install a rooftop solar system with the provider before the end of October. Dubbed the ‘Sunshine and Rewards offer’, this solar package … Continued

Win the new iPhone 13 with Canstar Blue*

This competition has now closed. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winner! If your current smartphone has seen better days, it’s probably time for an upgrade. And if you’re one of the many Aussies eyeing Apple’s newly-launched iPhone 13 range, good news: you now have the chance to win one of the hottest devices … Continued

Optus billing error sees business customers charged for cancelled plans

Optus is issuing close to $800,000 in refunds, after a billing error left almost one thousand small businesses out of pocket. An Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigation found Optus was in breach of the billing accuracy requirements of the TCP Code, which outlines the rules and responsibilities for Australian telecommunications providers. Although Optus … Continued

NSW: Rewards for customers reducing energy use during peak times

Financial incentives are headed for customers in New South Wales who invest in technology that limits their electricity use during peak demand periods. As part of a world-first energy efficiency scheme, consumers are expected to save $1.2 billion on their power bills between 2022 and 2040, according to the NSW government. Under the Peak Demand … Continued

How to watch One of Us is Lying in Australia

The market of edgy teenage dramas can be a tough one to crack, with plenty trying and failing. But one that’s made a name for itself is One of Us is Lying, with the debut novel from Karen M. McManus enjoying a 166-week run on the New York Times best-seller list, meaning it may know … Continued

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