Abi Buckland covers a wide range of topics at Canstar Blue, including the Telco and Energy sectors, as well as consumer news. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Business Management and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at the University of Queensland.
Posted by August 18th 2023
With the variety of bells and whistles now included in smartphones, the associated price tags are higher than ever. So, if you're looking for relatively new tech at a fraction of the price, refurbished phones …
Posted by March 14th 2023
From scrolling on TikTok and video streaming; to checking emails and paying bills online, we all use the internet in some capacity or another on a daily basis. But generally, the only time we think …
Posted by February 2nd 2023
Rising living costs, supply chain disruptions, and ongoing supermarket ‘milk wars’ have seen the price of milk skyrocket. Hyperinflation and subsequent rising grocery costs are also putting pressure on household budgets like never before. To …
Posted by February 2nd 2023
Woolworths is bringing back its popular Lego-style collectables – Woolworths Bricks – this time with an adorable farm theme. What’s included in Woolworths Bricks Farm? The latest iteration of Woolworths Bricks, called Bricks Farm, features elements that …
Posted by March 13th 2023
How often should you clean your mattress? Generally, mattresses should be deep cleaned once or twice each year. It also wouldn’t hurt to regularly vacuum the mattress each week (or whenever you change your bedsheets). Although …
Posted by September 27th 2022
How often should you clean your air fryer? You should give your air fryer a wipe-over after every single use, and give it a more thorough clean which involves soaking and scrubbing the cooking basket, pan …
Posted by August 18th 2022
As the weather starts to warm up and Aussies spend more time outdoors, ALDI is kicking off Spring in style with some cool Specials Buys for this weekend (from Saturday 20 August). Notably, a five-piece …
Posted by September 27th 2022
‘Cheaper’ makes Aussies more cheerful, with almost half of consumers (48%) citing price as their biggest consideration when buying a steam mop. And, in this economy, who can blame them? Fret not, we’re here to …
Posted by September 15th 2022
The popularity of air fryers is showing no signs of slowing down with stores like Kmart and ALDI even jumping on the bandwagon with their own versions. The air fryer revolution has also brought many …
Posted by February 24th 2023
Have you noticed the absence of Starburst lollies on supermarket shelves? We’ve got bad news; the empty shelves spell the end of an era. Mars Wrigley (which manufactures Starburst) has confirmed the iconic brand has …