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Simple switches that could save you $5K on bills in 2025

Posted by May 23rd 2025

Aussie households could save more than $5,000 in 2025, just by switching providers for their household bills, or making simple changes at the supermarket, new research from Canstar Blue has revealed. Canstar Blue compared prices across …



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Telstra increasing NBN and mobile plan prices from July

Posted by May 20th 2025

More cost of living pain is on the way for potentially millions of households, with Australia's biggest telco announcing sweeping price changes across both phone and internet plans. Telstra will adjust its suite of residential postpaid …






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Fast food deals this week

Posted by May 16th 2025

If you’re looking for a fast and affordable meal this week, Canstar Blue has you covered. We’ve tracked down the best deals at fast food chains around the country this week, so you can snap …



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What is the cheapest Vodafone phone plan?

Posted by May 2nd 2025

Over the years, Vodafone has grown to be one of Australia's largest telcos and is now the third-largest mobile network across Australia. While it was the last of the three big telcos to launch its …


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Labor’s home solar battery rebate explained

Posted by June 3rd 2025

As part of its 2025 federal election campaign, the Labor party announced the Cheaper Home Batteries program, a policy focused on getting more solar batteries into homes. The program is a $2.3 billion fund that would …




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The best prepaid phone plans with unlimited data

Posted by April 29th 2025

While unlimited data is a staple in the home internet world, unlimited data phone plans are a little harder to come by. Fortunately, the big three major Aussie telcos have all recognised the need for …



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The best phone trade-in deals for the iPhone 16 series

Posted by April 24th 2025

KEY POINTS Customers can save hundreds of dollars on a new iPhone 16 when trading in their own handset through a telco. Telstra, Optus and Vodafone all offer credit towards a new iPhone 16 when …