Dean Heckscher

Dean Heckscher was a content producer and editor at Canstar Blue for more than five years until 2024, most recently as the Site Editor. He holds dual Bachelor degrees in Business and Creative and Professional Writing from the Queensland University of Technology.


Your guide to Easter long weekend trading hours

Your guide to 2024 Easter long weekend trading hours

Posted by April 2nd 2024

Aussie families will be out and about for Easter this year, taking advantage of the long weekend and enjoying a break together. With many shops and stores closed over the Easter weekend, it can be …


Basics of Ducted Air

Is my house suitable for ducted air con?

Posted by November 23rd 2023

For many Australians, air conditioning is an essential to making it through summer. The harsh sun, heat waves that can last for weeks and breezes that feel like someone opened the oven door mean many …


Average car price in Australia

How much do Australians spend on new cars?

Posted by July 4th 2025

Looking to drive a hard bargain on a new set of wheels? Of course you are! But first, it’s important to know how much a new car really costs – and how much others before …


Studying Online

Are online degrees a good idea?

Posted by August 15th 2023

Online degrees give you the opportunity to access a high-quality education on a flexible schedule. They’re a popular option in Australia, with most universities offering a wide range of courses and degrees up to a …


Students studying with laptops

Why study in Australia? The benefits of studying in Australia

Posted by August 15th 2023

Heading to university can offer you life changing opportunities and the ability to turn your passions into a career. Choosing where to begin your higher education however, can be more difficult, with thousands of options …


EOFY Washing Machine Sales

2023 EOFY Washing Machine Sales

Posted by July 3rd 2023

The washing machine can be the unsung hero of the house, helping to keep the household looking and feeling fresh. But as with any workhorse, it can get tired after years of use, with the …


2023 EOFY Clothes Dryers Sales

Posted by June 27th 2023

Canstar Blue reviews a number of top clothes dryer brands to provide you with some of the best end of financial year sales bargains.


Dishwasher

2023 EOFY Dishwasher Sales

Posted by June 27th 2023

The peak bargain time for new appliances is around the end of financial year, which falls in the month leading up to June 30. If you’re in market for a new dishwasher, because you’re moving …


2023 EOFY TV deals

Posted by June 27th 2023

Nothing improves your living room like a nice big, HD, flat-screen TV. And the end of financial year sales time could present the ideal opportunity for you to get a great deal on a shiny …


2023 EOFY air conditioner sales

Posted by June 27th 2023

Air conditioners are a way of life for many Australians, but buying and installing one can be expensive. The good news is that end of financial year sales time could present a good opportunity to slash those …