Optus follows Telstra in phone plan price hike

Optus has quietly increased the price of its SIM-only and phone-on-a-plan postpaid services for new customers, several weeks after confirming plan changes for legacy users. All of Optus’ postpaid mobile plans have risen in price by $4 per month, although fast data inclusions have also increased. This means that cheapest Optus postpaid SIM plan is … 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

Samsung Galaxy S22 now comes in new purple (with free Galaxy Buds!)

A week ahead of the likely unveiling of its premium new Galaxy folding phone range for 2022, Samsung has dropped a surprise new colour for its flagship Galaxy S22 devices — a pastel orchid hue called ‘Bora Purple’. The name comes from Korean word for purple, and Samsung says the new variant is designed to … 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

The best Google Pixel 6a plans and deals

The Google Pixel 6a is officially available for pre-order in Australia, alongside the new Pixel Buds Pro. If you’ve been eager to get your mitts on Google’s latest, lower-priced smartphone — as well as the newest Pixel earbuds — you can now order your device directly from Google, as well as on phone plans from … Continued

Vodafone offers free 5G network trial to TPG, iiNet, Kogan and Lebara customers

The now-merged TPG and Vodafone has announced it will extend a free, 5G network trial to eligible mobile customers on TPG Telecom brands. If you’re using a selected mobile plan from TPG, iiNet, Kogan or Lebara, you’ll now have access to Vodafone 5G speeds, in addition to your existing 4G and 3G network coverage. TPG … 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

McDonald’s reveals two new ‘spicy’ dipping sauces!

McDonald’s has revealed the last two limited-edition dipping sauces as part of its ‘Sauces in July’ promotion. Drum roll please… the spicy new flavours include curry and Mighty Hot sauce! Both sauces are now available from Macca’s restaurants nationwide until Tuesday, 2 August, while stocks last. Curry sauce is a crowd favourite in the UK … Continued

Telstra drops iPhone 13, Samsung Galaxy prices in flash 7-day phone sale

The big telcos have kicked off the second half of 2022 with some serious sales and discounts, including finally dropping prices on the premium iPhone 13 series. But if you missed out on picking up a deal earlier this month on Telstra Day, you’ve now got a second chance to save hundreds on the most-wanted … Continued