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Apple announces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series

Posted by September 14th 2024

Apple's 2024 iPhone series is official, with the tech giant unveiling four new high-end smartphones with upgraded features and specs. The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max come …


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The best iPhone 16 deals and trade-in offers in Australia

Posted by September 14th 2024

Apple's all-new iPhone 16 series combines premium hardware with cutting-edge software and AI: but while many Australians will be keen to upgrade, these are far from the cheapest phones on the market. Although outright prices …


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What happens if your energy company goes out of business?

Posted by September 13th 2024

How likely is it that my energy company will go under? Overall, states and territories within the National Electricity Market, or NEM (New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, the Australian Capitial Territory and Tasmania), have …


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Score up to 70% off with Appliances Online’s birthday sale

Posted by September 12th 2024

Australia's largest online appliance retailer, Appliances Online, is celebrating its 19th birthday with a huge sale of up to 70% off from September 9-18. The sale offers discounts on dozens of leading brands, such as …


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How to watch the NRL Grand Final 2024

Posted by September 12th 2024

After a cracking season, only eight teams remain in the fight for the NRL Grand Final 2024. Will the Panthers continue their winning streak or will it be time for the Provan-Summons Trophy to find …


How to watch the 2024 NRL season

Posted by September 12th 2024

Find out where and how to watch all the big moments of the upcoming NRL season, including Nine, Foxtel and Kayo.


FA Cup

How to watch the FA Cup in Australia

Posted by September 9th 2024

Football fans have no shortage of competitions to keep them entertained, from the mainstays of the EPL and Champions League, through to the smaller competitions such as the FIFA Club World Cup and local leagues …



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Expert Picks: Best Prepaid Mobile Plans (September 2024)

Posted by September 2nd 2024

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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Expert Picks: Best SIM-Only Mobile Plans (September 2024)

Posted by September 2nd 2024

Choosing the best energy plans 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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AGL, Origin or EnergyAustralia: Which provider is best?

Posted by September 2nd 2024

As far as power companies go, it doesn’t get any bigger than AGL, EnergyAustralia and Origin. Known as the 'big three' energy providers in Australia, these giants still hold most of the market share and are …


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Expert Picks: Best Value NBN Plans (September 2024)

Posted by September 2nd 2024

And while price is important, opting for the cheapest plan available doesn't always mean you'll be getting the best value for your money. Finding the best plan means working out not only your monthly budget, but …


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Expert Picks: Best iPhone Plans (September 2024)

Posted by September 2nd 2024

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, …


OPPO A80 phone

Tough but pretty: Meet the budget-friendly OPPO A80 phone

Posted by August 30th 2024

OPPO, one of the leading brands in the affordable smartphone space, has released its latest phone in the budget-friendly A series — the OPPO A80. The OPPO A80 is a phone that is built to last, …


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HMD’s Barbie Flip Phone is a digital detox dream

Posted by August 30th 2024

If you're a diva in dire need of a digital detox, look no further. Just in time for summer, phone maker HMD has partnered with Mattel to drop a dream device: the first-ever Barbie Flip …


Ecovacs Deebot Neo 2.0 debuts half price at Aldi Special Buys

Posted by September 4th 2024

Shoppers who missed out on half-price robo vacuums in Aldi’s June Specials Buys sale are in luck.  The supermarket giant has partnered with Ecovacs again and this time shoppers can snag the new Ecovacs Deebot Neo …



Laver Cup 2023

How to watch the 2024 Laver Cup in Australia

Posted by August 29th 2024

The tennis gods are re-stringing their racquets and straightening the court lines, because the Laver Cup – one of the tennis world’s latest inclusions – is getting ready to serve. Created to showcase some of …


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Most expensive appliances to run at home

Posted by September 2nd 2024

Managing your electricity bills can be tricky, especially when some of your favourite appliances may be the most expensive to run. If you’re looking to make a saving, it’s important to know which appliances are a …


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What is the cheapest phone plan from Telstra?

Posted by August 28th 2024

Australia’s largest telco Telstra might be the biggest name in the nation when it comes to mobile — but if you’re thinking of cheap phone plans, the company might not be what comes to mind. However, …