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Lettuce shortage

Lettuce shortage forces KFC & Subway to change their menu

Posted by December 30th 2022

Australia's lettuce crisis isn’t just driving up grocery prices for the everyday shopper, but also forcing fast-food chains like KFC and Subway to add cabbage to burgers and subs. KFC was the first fast-food giant to …


ALDI brings back best of British snacks in Special Buys  

PSA: ALDI brings back best of British snacks in Special Buys  

Posted by July 4th 2022

ALDI is bringing back British food week, with a selection of classic English snacks including McVitie's biscuits and Fry’s chocolate cream hitting stores from Wednesday 8, 2022. It’s the annual sale Poms in Australia look …


Woolworths to ditch ALL reusable plastic bags for good

Woolworths to ditch ALL reusable plastic bags nationwide

Posted by August 11th 2022

Woolworths will stop selling its 15-cent reusable plastic shopping bags nationwide over the next year. It’s the first supermarket to pledge to remove all plastic shopping bags for good. The reusable plastic shopping bags will be …


Mother and young daughter using tablet together

ACCC pits the NBN against New Zealand’s broadband in new report

Posted by June 2nd 2022

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a new report that pits Australian broadband speeds and performance against New Zealand’s fibre and fixed wireless networks, to see just how the NBN stacks up. …


New Golden Bakery ‘scone loaf’ divides opinions

New Golden Bakery ‘scone loaf’ divides opinions

Posted by June 30th 2022

A limited-edition ‘scone loaf’ which recently hit supermarket shelves has garnered mixed reviews online. Golden Bakery’s scone-inspired loaf includes 20 thick slices and is available from Coles, Woolworths, and other independent grocers for $5.50. The latest …



A piggy bank next to a laptop

NBN Co proposes price changes that could double your broadband bill

Posted by February 27th 2023

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released full details on proposed variations to broadband pricing submitted by NBN Co that, if approved, could cause internet bills to double over the next decade. NBN Co …


Kmart heaters review

Are Kmart heaters a hot buy? Review

Posted by May 16th 2022

Looking to Kmart for a cheap heater to keep you warm in the cooler months? Find out which models pass the pub test in this Canstar Blue review. Does Kmart sell heaters? Yes, Kmart stocks a small, …


Google Pixel Watch

Google takes on Apple with the all-new Pixel Watch

Posted by May 12th 2022

It’s been a long time coming, but Google's home-grown Pixel brand has finally entered the premium wearables game, with the launch of the first-ever Pixel Watch. While the debut wasn’t exactly a surprise, it’s a welcome …



ALDI sells dual air fryer

ALDI’s 9L twin air fryer is hitting shelves THIS WEEKEND!

Posted by February 7th 2023

Bargain hunters will be seeing double at ALDI this weekend, with the discount supermarket slinging a 9L Ambiano Professional Dual Basket Air Fryer for $129 in Special Buys this Saturday (from 7 May). It will …


How to use Woolworths' Scan&Go

How to use Woolworths’ Scan&Go to save time when shopping

Posted by August 11th 2022

Did you know there’s a much faster way to shop and get through checkout queues at Woolworths?  The Woolies app has a little-known DIY feature − Scan&Go − that allows shoppers to scan grocery barcodes on …


Piggy bank in front of internet

Telstra refunds customers more than $1.7 million after billing error

Posted by February 27th 2023

Telstra has paid out more than $1.73 million in refunds — and a hefty half-million dollar fine — after an investigation found the telco had overcharged thousands of its customers. The Australian Communications and Media Authority …



IKEA new online marketplace

IKEA launches new online marketplace for second-hand furniture

Posted by April 26th 2022

IKEA has finally launched its much anticipated online marketplace for shoppers to buy and sell second-hand furniture and homewares. Queensland customers will be the first to try the new shopping experience before it's rolled out …


Toasty! ALDI selling stone-look fire pit in Special Buys

Posted by April 11th 2022

The chilly season is upon us and ALDI is kicking it off in style with a stone-look fire pit on sale for $129 in Special Buys on Saturday, 16 April. The discount supermarket’s portable fire pit …




Glass vs stainless steel kettle: Which is best?

Glass vs stainless steel kettle: Which is best?

Posted by August 8th 2022

Electric kettles are popular in many households because of their versatility. They’re not just designed to boil water for your tea or coffee but can also be used to make soups, heat up milk, and …