Christmas trading hours 2024

Christmas is almost here and that means it’s time to start planning your festive shopping. Whether it’s last-minute items you need to pick up on Christmas Eve, such as prawns or a roast chicken, or supplies for a New Year’s Eve party, it pays to be prepared. That’s why we’ve compiled a guide of supermarket … Continued

How to avoid Christmas scams

Smartphones and online communication have infiltrated our lives over the past decade, but with the rise of this technology has come the opportunity for scammers to take advantage and dupe Aussies out of their hard-earned cash and personal information.  According to figures from ScamWatch, there were more than 600,000 scams reported in 2023, with fraudsters … Continued

7 ways to cut the cost of caring for your pet

Having a pet can be an enriching experience for the whole family. But while animals can bring us joy, owning one requires budgeting for things like vet bills and other essentials such as pet food and toys. With the cost of living rising, Aussies are feeling the pinch.  In Canstar Blue’s August 2024 consumer research … Continued

The best Black Friday clothing sales 2024

This Black Friday, plenty of men’s, women’s and kids’ clothing is on sale, which makes it a great opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts or stock up on wardrobe essentials. We’ve collated the best Black Friday clothing deals from a range of top retailers including Myer, The Iconic and Amazon.      Myer Black Friday … Continued

The best Black Friday beauty sales 2024

Beauty lovers are in luck this Black Friday with big discounts on makeup, skincare and beauty tools from a huge range of brands. To help you find the best deals, Canstar Blue has collated some of the best offers from Adore Beauty, The Iconic, Myer and more.  Adore Black Friday beauty deals Cult skincare and … Continued

The best Black Friday sales for cleaning products 2024

It’s the perfect time to get in that last minute spring clean before summer arrives. However, we all know how cleaning supplies can add up, especially if you’re in the market for a new steam mop or vacuum. Check out some of the cleaning products and appliances that are on sale this Black Friday with … Continued

Top 8 Black Friday shopping tips and hacks

Black Friday is approaching and that means shoppers across the country are getting ready for some serious bargain hunting. The annual shopping event has become the biggest retail sale of the year, even outperforming Boxing Day, and is viewed as the official start to the Christmas shopping period in Australia.  The sale officially begins on … Continued

Black Friday deals: Gifts under $50

The Black Friday shopping event is here and that means plenty of deals on appliances, homewares, apparel, tech and more. For those who are looking to keep costs down this Christmas, the Black Friday sales can be a great time to get ahead on your present list while taking advantage of discounts.  This Black Friday … Continued

Black Friday deals: Gifts for him

It can be hard to find a gift for the man in your life who seemingly has it all but thankfully the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale period is here. This super shopping event is one of the best times of the year to take advantage of homewares, technology and clothing deals,  just in … Continued

Black Friday deals: Gifts for her

With the Christmas season fast approaching, Aussies are getting ready to spend big this Black Friday. And with plenty of early bird offers already available it’s the perfect opportunity to get ahead on your present list and find something for the women in your life.  This year, there’s a range of appliances, apparel, tech and … Continued