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Cheers! Dan Murphy’s using solar power to cool its drinks

Posted by May 14th 2024

Liquor merchant Dan Murphy’s has celebrated its commitment to renewable energy by proudly unveiling a new-look logo on the roof of one of its Adelaide stores, and it’s pretty genius. The Dan Murphy’s Brickworks store in …


Macca’s launches first ‘MyMacca’s Rewards’ loyalty program

McDonald’s launches first ‘MyMacca’s Rewards’ loyalty program

Posted by August 17th 2022

McDonald’s is launching its first-ever loyalty program called MyMacca’s Rewards – to allow customers to earn and redeem points for free food and drinks. MyMacca’s Rewards is available nationally (from Thursday, 3 March). Customers can earn …




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Aussies stick with fast NBN as big-name telcos lose market share

Posted by February 23rd 2022

Yet more Aussies are making the jump to faster NBN, with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) confirming this week that 58% of residential services are now on high-speed connections. The ACCC's latest NBN Wholesale …




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New BYD Atto electric vehicle set to launch in Australia

Posted by February 18th 2022

Chinese manufacturer BYD has announced that it will be launching a new electric SUV model in Australia in the coming days. Known as the Yuan Plus in Chinese markets, the model is expected to be called …


Are Kmart washing machines any good? Review

Posted by March 13th 2023

Just when we thought Kmart couldn’t get any better, the department store now stocks its own range of whitegoods under the Anko brand online, including washing machines! That’s right, you can now buy a washer …


Are Kmart dishwashers any good? Review

Are Kmart dishwashers any good? Review

Posted by March 13th 2023

Kmart may be best known for its cheap and cheerful appliances and trendy homewares, and now the department store has its own range of whitegoods under the Anko brand online, which includes a freestanding dishwasher …


Burger Man chips are back!

PSA: Burger Man Saucee chips are back!

Posted by February 16th 2022

Burger Man Saucee chips are now back in Woolworths, decades after the nostalgic party snacks were discontinued. The Aussie classic is back on sale in Woolies stores nationwide and shoppers are already going wild over the …


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AGL the latest NBN provider to offer super-fast NBN speeds

Posted by April 10th 2024

The demand for speedy internet is higher than ever, with more and more Aussies switching to faster internet plans. When NBN Co first released the option for NBN 250 and NBN 1000 speeds, the number …




Vegemite 'Cheesybite' gets a makeover under a Bega rebrand

Vegemite ‘Cheesybite’ rebranded under Bega Cheese

Posted by July 1st 2022

Say goodbye to ‘Cheesybite’ and hello to ‘Vegemite & Cheese’ − marking the first time the Bega logo appears on a Vegemite product. For reference, Bega Cheese purchased the Vegemite brand in 2017, returning it to …


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Stand out with Huawei’s new lipstick-inspired earphones

Posted by February 8th 2022

In a market saturated with very same-same looking earbuds, it’s hard to stand out from the crowd. Apple chooses to keep its iconic white headphone design with its AirPods, while Samsung has introduced colour-coordinated cases …


Is a Costco membership worth it? Review

Posted by October 21st 2022

Costco is the paradise of bargain hunters − where you can shop bulk household staples, fill your car up on cheap petrol, and stock up on your favourite wine, all in one place and at …


Is the Dyson Airwrap worth it? Review

Is the Dyson Airwrap worth it? Review

Posted by April 5th 2023

The cult Dyson Airwrap is the latest hair styling tool (from the same creators of the Supersonic hair dryer) that dries and styles your hair simultaneously for an at-home blowout, without using heat. But, like …


Is Kmart’s $99 thermal cooker worth it? Review

Is Kmart’s $99 thermal cooker worth it? Review

Posted by March 13th 2023

Is there anything Kmart can’t do? The cult department store recently launched its own Anko range of big-ticket appliances and white goods and now it’s selling a thermal cooker that comes with touch controls, multiple …


Kmart $89 coffee machine review

Are Kmart coffee machines any good? Review

Posted by August 12th 2022

If you love coffee and a bargain, you’ve perhaps pondered snagging the $89 Kmart coffee machine. The cut-price Anko coffee machine has continued to garner plenty of attention since it first hit shelves, with most …