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Optus releases the new Internet Gamer NBN plan

Posted by July 5th 2022

Update 6/8/21: Optus’ Internet Gamer plans are currently unavailable. However, customers can still sign up for a standard Optus NBN plan, and add Game Path for $10 per month. For anyone who is big into playing …


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ALDI now sells Special Buys online

Posted by September 9th 2021

ALDI's long lines for Special Buys could soon be a thing of the past, with the German supermarket now selling select items from its popular Special Buys catalogue online. After years of resisting a move into …


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Unlimited Data NBN Plans

Posted by April 10th 2024

Whether it's video streaming or online gaming, there's no doubt that we’re all using way more internet now, and with the NBN in its final stages of roll out, the way we use the internet …




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Up To 25% Off Hotels & Travel In Click Frenzy Travel Sale

Posted by September 14th 2022

Looking to snag a budget staycation and support local tourism? Get your bags ready because Click Frenzy Travel is back with some domestic and international travel deals, including 25% off Aussie hotels and Virgin flights, plus …


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Battle of the Burgers: Big Mac vs Big Jack

Posted by June 10th 2022

Hungry Jack’s has always strived to ramp up the ‘bunfight’ between itself and McDonald’s with its burger war antics. But the release of a controversial burger in 2020 created beef between Australia’s fast-food giants like …


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ACCC report: TPG beats Optus for fastest NBN speeds

Posted by May 27th 2022

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its new report on NBN speeds and performance, the first for 2021 and 12th quarterly report to date. Analysing the average download, upload and streaming-specific speeds …


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Kogan launches bundle offer for energy and NBN customers

Posted by August 22nd 2024

Retailer-of-all-trades Kogan is launching a new bundle offer to entice customers to jump on board with both energy and home internet plans. Sign on for Kogan Internet and Kogan Energy, stay with both plans for at …



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Woolworths’ Discovery Garden promo is back!

Posted by February 3rd 2021

Months after sending Aussie shoppers wild over Disney+ ooshies, Woolworths is now bringing back its hugely popular Discovery Garden promo. From February 10, shoppers will be able to receive a free plant and seedling kit for …


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Bunnings launches $10 LEGO-style collectables

Posted by June 14th 2022

Forget Little Shop and Ooshies! Hardware giant Bunnings has just announced a new collectables promotion for kids (and adults alike). The five Building Block collectables will hit stores this week, with limited-edition LEGO-style toys up for …


Loads of discounts on washing machines this Boxing Day

Posted by December 24th 2020

Time for a new washing machine? Well, the Boxing Day sales are upon us and it’s time to separate the loads – washing machines that are on sale, and those that aren’t. A number of …


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Get a load of these dishwasher deals this Boxing Day

Posted by December 24th 2020

The event that has everyone rushing to secure a parking spot nice and early at the biggest shopping centres around town is the Boxing Day sales. If you’re in the market for a new dishwasher, …


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How to score $300 off new TVs in Boxing Day sales

Posted by December 24th 2020

Unless you got really lucky and scored a TV from Santa this Christmas, you might be in the market for a new high-tech TV to give your living room a bit of an upgrade. But don’t fret, …


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Belong adds speed caps to all NBN plans

Posted by September 23rd 2022

For Australians looking for an affordable alternative to the big-name telcos, Belong has become a standout provider in the NBN space. But if you're currently on a Belong NBN plan - or considering switching to …


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Optus tops ACCC’s fastest ever NBN speed report

Posted by October 14th 2022

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its 11th report into real-world NBN performance, tallying data on the biggest providers to see which telco offers the fastest speeds. This quarter's report covers the …


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What is the NBN Technology Choice Program?

Posted by July 13th 2022

When the NBN was initially planned, every house across Australia was meant to get Fibre-Optic cables right to the door: this became the Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) technology type. After initial roll-outs in testing …