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Boost Mobile the latest telco to increase plan prices

Posted by June 28th 2023

More mobile price hikes are on the horizon, with even low-cost and challenger brands revamping plans and increasing monthly costs for new and existing customers. Popular prepaid telco Boost Mobile has confirmed it will tweak pricing …


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CovaU and ReAmped Energy fined for breaching electricity code

Posted by June 27th 2023

CovaU and ReAmped Energy have both paid penalties totalling $33,300 each to the consumer watchdog, after failing to send customers required price change details during last year’s wholesale market mayhem. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission …



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Tasmanian households to face $200 power bill increase from July 1

Posted by June 27th 2023

Tasmanian households will soon face power bill increases of about $200 on average, after the state’s independent regulator announced that it would also be implementing an energy price hike from July 1. The Tasmanian Economic Regulator, …


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Optus ‘delighted’ as Telstra/TPG network sharing deal rejected

Posted by February 2nd 2024

Telstra and TPG's network-sharing partnership is dead in the water, after Australia's competition tribunal sided with regulators to shut down the proposed deal. The Australian Competition Tribunal has upheld a decision by the Australian Competition and …




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How to score FREE NBN with Swoop’s Perks

Posted by October 6th 2023

Home internet provider Swoop is running a refer-a-friend discount that gives new and old customers the chance to score FREE broadband for a full six months. The telco is rewarding customers with a $15 per month …


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$550 electricity rebate soon to hit Queenslanders’ bills

Posted by June 14th 2023

Households in the Sunshine State will soon receive some much-needed power price pain reprieve, following the announcement of a mega government electricity rebate for all in the state. Announced as part of the state Government’s 2023-2024 …


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Aussies jump to cheaper NBN plans as cost of living bites

Posted by June 13th 2023

With the current cost of living squeezing household budgets to the max, it appears many Aussies are cutting costs by downgrading their NBN plan. According to data released by Australia's biggest consumer watchdog, thousands of …




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How to watch the 2023 Ashes in Australia

Posted by June 13th 2023

It's that time of year again, where Australia takes on the old enemy with the red ball in hand to see who will take home the Ashes. Fresh off a WTC win, can Australia keep …


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How to watch The Witcher in Australia

Posted by June 9th 2023

A popular book series that turned into a popular gaming series that turned into a popular TV series, The Witcher has had its fair share of fans, with more tuning in seemingly everyday as Geralt …


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Victoria to kill off $3,000 electric vehicle subsidy

Posted by June 9th 2023

A major incentive for Victorians to purchase electric vehicles is about to be scrapped, with the state’s $3,000 subsidy now ending a year earlier than originally promised. The Victorian Government is scrapping its Zero Emissions Vehicle …



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How to watch the Tszyu Vs. Ocampo fight

Posted by June 9th 2023

Tim Tszyu is looking to continue his journey on the winner’s path, with his next opponent being selected. Tszyu (22-0-0) will face off against Mexican Carlos Ocampo (35-2-0) for the Interim WBO Super Welterweight title. …


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Coles takes on ALDI with Ski Ready Sale

Posted by June 5th 2023

The battle of the supermarkets has just gotten a bit frostier, with Coles launching its first-ever Best Buys Ski Ready range in what looks like a bid to overtake ALDI on providing for the slopes. Coles …