IKEA launches new online marketplace for second-hand furniture

IKEA has finally launched its much anticipated online marketplace for shoppers to buy and sell second-hand furniture and homewares. Queensland customers will be the first to try the new shopping experience before it’s rolled out nationwide later this year. The Swedish retailer’s ‘As-Is Online’ marketplace allows IKEA members and customers to shop discontinued items, slightly … Continued

Chance To Win A $500 Winter Energy Bill-buster*

This competition has now closed. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winner! Worried about a winter energy bill shock? Subscribe to Canstar Blue’s energy newsletter between the dates of April 21 and May 12, 2022, for a chance to win a $500 Visa gift card – and stay informed on all the best energy … Continued

What happens when you put the wrong fuel in your car?

You turn into the petrol station on your way home from work, thinking about what’s for dinner or the next episode of reality TV, and halfway through filling up you realise you’ve accidentally put the wrong fuel in the car. It’s a common mistake, and one that we’re all likely to do at some point … Continued

Toasty! ALDI selling stone-look fire pit in Special Buys

The chilly season is upon us and ALDI is kicking it off in style with a stone-look fire pit on sale for $129 in Special Buys on Saturday, 16 April. The discount supermarket’s portable fire pit would look right at home in any backyard, with a stone-look housing made from fibreglass and magnesium oxide and … Continued

What country does my car come from?

There’s plenty to consider when you’re looking at buying a new set of wheels. There’s the size, safety features, towing capacity, electronics, petrol mileage and enough extras to make your wheels spin. But one area that some motorists consider the most important factor is the car’s country of origin. With the Australian car market changing … Continued

Motor Oil Guide: What’s best for your engine?

For some, under the car hood is unknown territory, a place where you only go if you really need to. But regardless of how much you know about your car, what oil your car takes – and knowing what the oil actually does – is something every car owner should have some knowledge of. But … Continued

Suunto’s latest sports watch, the 5 Peak, balances affordability with great features

Finnish brand Suunto has released its latest sports watch into the Australian market — the 5 Peak. Drawing on the quality of its other sports watches, the 5 Peak includes the features Suunto is known for, but in a more affordable package. The Suunto 5 Peak is made in Finland and designed in Helsinki, so … Continued

Which petrol should you use?

Petrol comes in E10, E85, 91, 95 and 98 Octane blends. Most cars can get by with E10 or 91, but some cars need higher. Find out which fuel your car needs at Canstar Blue.

How to save up to 22c a litre on your fuel at Coles Express

You can now save up to 22c per litre on fuel at Coles Express service stations, thanks to a new deal that should help ease the pain of filling up at the bowser. Shoppers can score the hefty fuel discount with a minimum spend and additional offers.  Supermarket giant Coles has bumped up its fuel … Continued

Glass vs stainless steel kettle: Which is best?

Electric kettles are popular in many households because of their versatility. They’re not just designed to boil water for your tea or coffee but can also be used to make soups, heat up milk, and even boil eggs! Stainless steel kettles are the most widely used, but there are also some devilishly stylish glass kettles … Continued