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Telstra increasing NBN and mobile plan prices from July

Posted by May 20th 2025

More cost of living pain is on the way for potentially millions of households, with Australia's biggest telco announcing sweeping price changes across both phone and internet plans. Telstra will adjust its suite of residential postpaid …








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Fast food deals this week

Posted by May 16th 2025

If you’re looking for a fast and affordable meal this week, Canstar Blue has you covered. We’ve tracked down the best deals at fast food chains around the country this week, so you can snap …



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Expert Picks: Best iPhone Plans (May 2025)

Posted by May 6th 2025

iPhones don't come cheap, but if you're absolutely set on a new Apple smartphone, you can still find a great phone plan deal. The newest iPhones are available on plans from Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone, …


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Expert Picks: Best SIM-Only Mobile Plans (May 2025)

Posted by May 5th 2025

Choosing the best mobile plan is made possible by our expert Value Rank methodology, which places each product under the microscope, examining its price, plan inclusions, customer service and billing. Then we give each plan …


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Expert Picks: Best Prepaid Mobile Plans (May 2025)

Posted by May 5th 2025

If you're looking to ward off bill shock and keep things flexible with a prepaid mobile plan, there's hundreds of options on the Aussie market to suit every user and budget. But sorting through what's …


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What is the cheapest Vodafone phone plan?

Posted by May 2nd 2025

Over the years, Vodafone has grown to be one of Australia's largest telcos and is now the third-largest mobile network across Australia. While it was the last of the three big telcos to launch its …




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Labor’s home solar battery rebate explained

Posted by May 1st 2025

As part of its 2025 federal election campaign, the Labor party announced the Cheaper Home Batteries program, a policy focused on getting more solar batteries into homes. The program is a $2.3 billion fund that would …




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The best prepaid phone plans with unlimited data

Posted by April 29th 2025

While unlimited data is a staple in the home internet world, unlimited data phone plans are a little harder to come by. Fortunately, the big three major Aussie telcos have all recognised the need for …