Amaysim gives customers free 4G phones due to Optus 3G refresh

Prepaid telco Amaysim is giving a free 4G-compatible smartphone to customers set to be affected by Optus’ 3G network refresh. Amaysim customers still using a 3G device not compatible with the 900MHz 3G network will be offered a free replacement phone, to ensure they can remain on their Amaysim plan. Eligible Amaysim users on unlimited … Continued

New kids’ meal delivery service launches in Australia

A new children’s meal delivery service − Go! Kidz – just launched in Australia to provide parents some relief from fussy eaters. It offers ready-to-eat meals for youngsters you can get delivered straight to your door. Parents can choose from 24 paediatric dietitian-approved ready-made meals including classics like nuggets, lasagne, burgers, pies, curries, and even … Continued

Aussie Broadband offers $120 off high-speed NBN plans until end of June

New customers who sign up for an NBN Homefast, Home Superfast, 100/40, or Home Ultrafast plan will be able to get $120 off, in the form of $20 off their plan each month for six months. The voucher code for this deal is “EOFY22” which can be used at the checkout, and will expire on … Continued

Lettuce shortage forces KFC & Subway to change their menu

Australia’s lettuce crisis isn’t just driving up grocery prices for the everyday shopper, but also forcing fast-food chains like KFC and Subway to add cabbage to burgers and subs. KFC was the first fast-food giant to post a notice on its website to notify customers that lettuce in some menu items would be substituted with … Continued

OPPO A76 review: A great all-rounder for a budget phone

There is some big competition when it comes to cheap and affordable phones, with OPPO one of the front runners in this space. However, despite releasing some of the cheapest 5G phones on the market in 2021, OPPO has decided to keep its A76 phone 5G-free. With that in mind, what you get from the … Continued

PSA: ALDI brings back best of British snacks in Special Buys  

ALDI is bringing back British food week, with a selection of classic English snacks including McVitie’s biscuits and Fry’s chocolate cream hitting stores from Wednesday 8, 2022. It’s the annual sale Poms in Australia look forward to each year! The British Bites Special Buys range includes a whole array of treats usually only available overseas, … Continued

Telstra confirms phone plan prices will rise in July

Aussies continue to feel the sting of higher living costs, with Telstra confirming that its postpaid mobile plan prices will rise from July 1 for both new and existing customers. Current Telstra subscribers will see their bill increase by as much as $4 per month, although the revised plans do include more data and features, … Continued

Woolworths to ditch ALL reusable plastic bags nationwide

Woolworths will stop selling its 15-cent reusable plastic shopping bags nationwide over the next year. It’s the first supermarket to pledge to remove all plastic shopping bags for good. The reusable plastic shopping bags will be phased out gradually state-by-state from Woolies supermarkets (including Metro stores), and online orders. Woolworths says all 15-cent reusable plastic … Continued

ACCC pits the NBN against New Zealand’s broadband in new report

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a new report that pits Australian broadband speeds and performance against New Zealand’s fibre and fixed wireless networks, to see just how the NBN stacks up. And while Australia’s broadband network offers respectable download speeds, the data shows that when it comes to uploads Kiwis are … Continued

Telstra Day June sale: $300 phone discounts and free vacuums up for grabs

Another month, another Telstra Day and the chance to pick up some savings and offers on a range of device — which is good news if you’re looking for a new phone. This month, Telstra Day falls on Thursday, June 2, 2022, which means if you want to take advantage of any of the below … Continued