What are the winter heating costs of running a heater in winter? Canstar Blue looks at winter heating costs, including electric, gas and oil heaters.
Winter heating costs explained
Posted by July 31st 2025
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Posted by July 31st 2025
What are the winter heating costs of running a heater in winter? Canstar Blue looks at winter heating costs, including electric, gas and oil heaters.
Posted by July 10th 2025
KEY POINTS Samsung has released three new foldable phones for 2025: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, and the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. Prices begin at …
Posted by August 4th 2025
This page includes links to the Basic Plan Information Documents (BPID) for electricity plans listed in Canstar Blue articles.
Posted by August 13th 2025
This page includes links to energy pricing information for Victorian electricity plans listed on Canstar Blue’s database.
Posted by July 22nd 2025
Key points Telcos occasionally offer free or discounted streaming services, including Netflix, as a internet plan perk for new customers. NBN and internet customers can also get discounted Netflix streaming through Optus’ SubHub subscription platform. …
Posted by June 30th 2025
Another household bill spike is on the horizon, with NBN Co set to change its wholesale pricing from July 1. The network operator confirmed in early May that it plans to raise average prices on its …
Posted by June 27th 2025
Australia's consumer watchdog has named Telstra as the current best-performing fixed-line NBN provider. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its quarterly Measuring Broadband Australia update, which analyses the average busy hour performance of …
Posted by June 26th 2025
Internet provider Dodo is cutting prices on its most popular NBN plans for new and returning customers.
Posted by September 1st 2025
How much are electricity rates in South Australia? Learn everything you need to know about energy usage costs and supply charges.
Posted by July 11th 2025
Note: The EOFY sales period is finished for 2025. Some of the deals listed below may have now expired. The June sale season is a great time to bag serious bargains on not just appliances, fashion …