Posted by July 7th 2022
Good news for Telstra customers - the telco has finally enabled SMS over WiFi, after reports circulated that people in regional Australia could not properly authenticate their COVIDSafe app without a text message. In regional communities …
Posted by October 12th 2023
Rowing machines are arguably one of the best pieces of exercise equipment, giving you a grueling cardio workout as well as explosive power and muscle endurance. But while there are plenty of benefits to using …
Posted by March 31st 2023
With so many Aussies now working from home, fixed broadband connections - such as NBN and ADSL - are starting to feel the strain. If you're looking for a reliable, portable, and affordable internet option …
Posted by February 24th 2023
McDonald’s is now offering customers essential grocery items like bread and milk at the drive through during the coronavirus outbreak. The fast food giant said the new initiative was aimed at supporting local communities during the …
Posted by January 4th 2021
Supermarkets and butcher shops around Australia are in short supply of fresh meats amid coronavirus outbreak panic buying. The increase in demand has also seen some meat delivery services temporarily suspend online ordering. But if you …
Posted by October 12th 2023
Gyms across Australia are temporarily shutting their doors on the advice of various government and health officials, affecting the daily routines of many fitness buffs around the country. And since it’ll be a while before …
Posted by July 5th 2022
With the NBN traffic set to explode thanks to coronavirus-related social distancing and isolation, there's been understandable concern about how our nation's primary fixed-line broadband network will cope. But in a welcome move, NBN Co …
Posted by October 21st 2022
Hand sanitiser has become somewhat of a liquid gold. The coronavirus outbreak has caused a national shortage of the antibacterial gel, with most supermarkets and stores sold out across the country. The pandemic panic buying has …
Posted by July 1st 2022
Major supermarkets including Woolworths and Coles are tightening shopping limits on household staples as the coronavirus buying hysteria continues. Purchase restrictions were initially put in place to cope with the onslaught of shoppers panic buying essential items …
Posted by January 29th 2021
ALDI is the latest supermarket chain to reduce its trading hours and set purchase limits as part of its attempt to manage panic buying and confrontations in the grocery aisles. The company has reminded shoppers that …
Posted by December 2nd 2020
Supermarkets Woolworths and Coles have changed their trading hours to help seniors and the disabled shop for necessities in less crowded aisles during the coronavirus outbreak. Woolies first announced it will open its doors an hour …
Posted by October 14th 2022
More than half of Australia's NBN users will now be cut off from Telstra's fastest broadband plans. Telstra has announced that it will no longer offer Premium NBN 100 plans to customers on Fibre to the …
Posted by January 7th 2021
The iconic Holden brand will be axed within Australia and New Zealand in the next year, according to parent company General Motors. After ceasing manufacturing operations in Australia back in 2017, the Australian brand had kept …
Posted by August 15th 2022
Soft drink may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but there are plenty of us who don’t mind a bit of fizz as a way to compliment a meal, or to quench your thirst on …
Posted by December 3rd 2020
A pack of gum can go a long way (or maybe not, depending if you have to share). But while it’s only a small purchase in your grocery shop, or maybe a one-off at the …
Posted by June 21st 2022
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has claimed another victory over Optus, with the telco now facing a hefty $6 million fine for misleading its broadband customers. In a conclusion to proceedings brought on by …
Posted by May 22nd 2024
Chips are made for sharing, but only if you like the same flavour. There’s nothing worse than seeing the snack table laid out, only to find the chips are ones you don’t like, or that …
Posted by July 5th 2022
Optus has ended TPG's download speed dominance, unexpectedly claiming the number-one spot in the latest Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) report on NBN performance. The ACCC has today released its seventh Measuring Broadband Australia report, which …
Posted by January 10th 2023
The Australian Communications Media Authority (ACMA) has released its report into telco complaints over the 2018-2019 financial year - and while customer satisfaction appears to be on the rise, there's still several areas where providers are falling …
Posted by July 5th 2022
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is continuing its investigation into NBN affordability, announcing today it has launched an inquiry into wholesale NBN prices. The inquiry will look at issues first publicly raised by the …