Aussies willing to spend more than $70 to score supermarket collectables despite inflation

Aussie shoppers are still bonkers for supermarket collectables and willing to spend more on groceries to score a trademarked collectable item, new Canstar Blue research shows.* Two in five Australian shoppers (40%) are willing to spend more than planned on groceries – up to $74 extra or twice the required $30 minimum spend – to … Continued

The best cheap coffee machines in Australia for 2022

Are you stirring around looking for a budget-friendly coffee machine that will help you make barista-quality cuppas at home? If so, we’ve whipped up a ‘fa-brew-lous’ list of cheap coffee machines worth checking out if paying for takeaway coffee isn’t your cup of tea.   1. Nescafe Dolce Gusto Piccolo XS Coffee Machine − $79 … Continued

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

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

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

How to dry clean at home

We all have one or two clothes we need to take to the dry cleaners but we never get around to actually dropping them off. Maybe it’s too expensive, too far away, or you simply forget. But fret not, we’ve compiled a quick guide with some tips and tricks on how to dry clean at … Continued

Pringles to ditch plastic lids on cans

The plastic cap on small Pringles tubes will be a thing of the past in the latest sustainable push by Kellogg’s (the makers of Pringles) to reduce plastic use on packaging. The plastic lid on 53g Pringles varieties will be replaced with a foil seal which the brand says has been strengthened to maintain product … Continued

Coles launches massive 50% off sale on grocery staples & 20% off all liquor

Coles is launching its ‘biggest sale of the year’, offering up to 50% off hundreds of grocery items, triple Flybuys points, and 20% off all booze, although shoppers will need to shop online to score any savings. Online customers can nab exclusive savings on more than 500 essential grocery items with selected promotions each week … Continued