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Phone and internet complaints are on the rise post Optus data breach

Posted by February 13th 2023

The Quarter Two Complaints Report released by the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) has found an increase in the number of phone and internet complaints received between October and December 2022. Over 17,900 total complaints were referred …


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How Coles’ raincheck on discounted groceries works

Posted by February 8th 2023

Have you ever spied a special so good you needed to dash to the store, only to find it was sold out? A little-known hack called a raincheck can help shoppers score discounts on grocery items …



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Frustrated MyRepublic customer? Here are your NBN switching options

Posted by February 6th 2023

MyRepublic has finally shut its website to new customers, weeks after Canstar Blue reported that the Singapore-based NBN provider had decided to leave the Australian internet market. MyRepublic, which had been offering NBN plans in Australia …


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Where to buy the cheapest milk

Posted by May 22nd 2024

Rising living costs, supply chain disruptions, and ongoing supermarket ‘milk wars’ have seen the price of milk skyrocket. Hyperinflation and subsequent rising grocery costs are also putting pressure on household budgets like never before. To …




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Woolworths brings back fan favourite Bricks collectables

Posted by February 2nd 2023

Woolworths is bringing back its popular Lego-style collectables – Woolworths Bricks – this time with an adorable farm theme. What’s included in Woolworths Bricks Farm? The latest iteration of Woolworths Bricks, called Bricks Farm, features elements that …



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Vodafone launches new phone plans, scraps unlimited fast data

Posted by January 24th 2023

Vodafone has made sweeping changes to its postpaid mobile plans, streamlining its range down to three selections and scrapping its premium unlimited data offer completely. The telco’s new SIM-only postpaid range is live from today, and …






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Nokia G60 5G review: A strong performance for the price

Posted by May 26th 2023

In recent years, Nokia has repositioned its focus on longevity by creating devices that are built to last. The Nokia G60 5G is one of the latest phones from Nokia to be built around this …




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Save up to $180 off Tangerine’s fast NBN plans

Posted by December 28th 2022

It might be the time of year where many of us are distracted by shopping, holidays, parties and relaxing days in the outdoors, but it might also be the right time to get your household …



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Telstra and TPG take on ACCC in network-sharing showdown

Posted by December 22nd 2022

Telstra and TPG are rolling up their sleeves to take on Australia’s biggest consumer watchdog, after the telcos’ proposed network-sharing deal was rejected by regulators.  The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced that it …