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ACCC takes Telstra to court over Belong’s misleading NBN speeds

Posted by December 7th 2022

Telstra is in hot water with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), but this time for its subsidiary telco brand, Belong, which offers both NBN and mobile phone services. The ACCC has initiated proceedings in …


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Small telco Launtel takes lead in ACCC’s NBN speed race

Posted by December 6th 2022

Australians are enjoying increasingly fast NBN from the best-known internet providers — but when it comes to download speeds, it's a smaller telco that's outstripping the competition. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released …


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Top 10 Kmart Christmas buys in 2022

Posted by December 19th 2022

As Christmas rolls around, you might find yourself a little short on ideas when it comes to your presents. Sure, you’ve got mum, dad, and your partner covered – but what about grandma? Or the …


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Telstra breaches financial hardship rules after IT system errors

Posted by March 24th 2023

Telstra has once again been called out by Australia's communications regulator, with the telco ordered to comply with financial hardship rules or face penalties of up to $250,000. An investigation by the Australian Communications and Media …


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Sneak peek: best Kmart Black Friday deals 2022

Posted by November 24th 2022

Kmart is slinging some sizzling hot Black Friday deals this week, including everything from LED facial masks to cameras, tablets, and even barbeque smokers! The retailer has already dropped a sneak peek into some of …






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Telstra slams NBN Co after major telcos hit with $33 million in fines

Posted by November 15th 2022

Telstra has slammed NBN Co for providing inconsistent internet services at unsustainable prices, after the telco giant was stung with a $15 million fine for misleading its broadband customers. The comments were made after the Australian …


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ALDI slings 7kg washing machine for $299 in Special Buys

Posted by November 7th 2022

Forget Black Friday, ALDI is already offering some serious bargains on big-ticket appliances, including a washing machine for just $299, as well as a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, and various home appliances for dirt cheap. ALDI's home appliance …


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160 new suburbs added to NBN speed upgrade list

Posted by April 10th 2024

Champing at the bit for a faster NBN connection? If your choice of broadband speeds is still limited, there’s good news: hundreds of thousands of Aussie homes and businesses will soon be eligible for an …



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Treat yourself with Aussie Broadband’s $25,000 Halloween giveaway

Posted by October 11th 2022

Nothing's scarier than sky-high bills, but one telco is out to ease your financial frights with its limited-time spooky-season competition. Aussie Broadband has launched an eerie-sistable Halloween giveaway, with more than $25,000 in cash and …


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Australia Post now offering NBN plans

Posted by October 5th 2022

Australia Post has now broadened its telecommunications offerings by launching a comprehensive range of NBN plans, in addition to its existing SIM-only phone plans. It might seem like an unusual move for the postal operator, …


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Philips unveils kettle & toaster made from recycled cooking oil

Posted by September 28th 2022

Appliance brand Philips has launched its Eco Collection with a toaster and kettle made with bio-based plastics from cooking oil waste. Philips claims the sustainable breakfast set boasts some of the world’s first appliances manufactured using …


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TPG raises its NBN prices, iiNet and Internode to follow

Posted by September 30th 2022

Note: Since this article was published, iiNet, Internode and Westnet have now raised their NBN prices. As Aussies experience rising costs across virtually every household expense, yet another bill is set to rise for some customers …


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5 new announcements from Apple that aren’t the iPhone

Posted by September 13th 2022

In Apple's annual event, all eyes are usually on the newest iPhone series. However, Apple also tends to announce a range of upgraded tech and accessories, and 2022 is no different. Featuring a whole new lineup …


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Aussie Broadband fined over $200K for safety breaches

Posted by September 7th 2022

The $213,120 infringement notice handed down by the ACMA was in regards to Aussie Broadband’s failure to provide vital customer information for the Integrated Public Number Database (IPND), which feeds data to the Emergency Alert …


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Huawei’s FreeBuds Pro 2 offer includes free Bluetooth speakers

Posted by September 6th 2022

Ready to take on-the-go music to the next level? Huawei's newest premium wireless earbuds have arrived in Australia, pairing stylish and comfortable design with high-fidelity audio and industry-leading noise cancellation. The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 offer …