Consumer News - Page 21

ACCC proposes new fines for NBN Co

ACCC proposes new fines for faulty NBN

Posted by July 5th 2022

Customers aren't the only ones frustrated with the NBN rollout - it seems Australia's consumer watchdog is also ready to put its foot down. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has proposed new regulated wholesale …




Coles reveals Little Shop 2 newspaper collectable

Posted by February 18th 2022

Just when you thought the doors were starting to close on the Coles Little Shop hype, the supermarket giant has released another mini to collect – although it’s only available this weekend. Shoppers will now be …


ACCC report: TPG still number one for NBN speeds

Posted by July 5th 2022

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its sixth quarterly NBN speed report - and once again, TPG has claimed the number-one spot for download speeds. The ACCC's Measuring Broadband Australia report - compiled from …


It’s back: Coles reveals Little Shop 2 collectables

Posted by July 25th 2022

Brace yourself, Little Shop is making a comeback! Coles is bringing back its widely popular mini collectables from Wednesday (July 17) with a ‘Little Shop 2’ edition. Thirty miniatures will be available in a similar promotion that …


Is ALDI’s $149 mattress really a dream bargain?

Posted by September 20th 2022

ALDI is proving that the bedroom isn’t where the magic happens, instead it’s in the sales aisles of its many stores. Well, depending on who you talk to! The supermarket chain has pulled another money-saving trick …




ALDI fridges and freezers selling for less than $300

Posted by July 26th 2022

ALDI’s Special Buys aisle is always full of surprises, but they don’t come much cooler than Aldi fridges for less than $300! This Saturday (November 24), you might like to set your alarm for an early …


ACCC: NBN customers are paying more but getting less

Posted by July 5th 2022

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken aim at NBN pricing, claiming that affordability has become a serious barrier to entry for Australian broadband customers. ACCC Chair Rod Sims discussed the issues with current NBN pricing …


Woolworths reveals new Disney Words collectables

Posted by June 14th 2022

The collectables craze continues! Woolworths has confirmed a new partnership with Disney to ‘add a dash of magic’ to grocery shopping – and take on rival Coles over the latest supermarket battleground. After days of speculation, …


Coles launches ‘Stikeez’ campaign to get kids eating fruit and veg

Posted by July 25th 2022

Move over Little Shop, there’s a new collectables craze at Coles – Stikeez! After the supermarket chain’s wildly successful Little Shop campaign last winter, featuring miniature versions of 30 popular grocery staples such as Weet-Bix, Vegemite, …


ACCC flags concerns over Vodafone-TPG merger

Posted by July 5th 2022

Australia’s consumer watchdog has expressed concerns about the proposed merger between telco giants TPG and Vodafone, citing a detrimental impact on price competition. The two companies confirmed their intentions to merge into a single telecommunications firm …


TPG tops ACCC broadband speed report

Posted by July 27th 2022

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has today released its latest Measuring Broadband Australia report, giving Aussies a useful insight into which NBN plans offer the best real-world speeds - and TPG has claimed the …


ALDI reveals swimming pool gear Special Buys

Posted by July 25th 2022

With summer just around the corner, it seems like the perfect time for ALDI to bring out its pool gear Special Buys. All types of pool essentials will hit the middle aisle this Wednesday (24 October) …


Australia’s only pizza vending machine opens

Posted by October 2nd 2018

Just when you thought fast food couldn’t get any quicker, Australia’s only pizza vending machine has just been opened for business. Yes, you heard correctly – a vending machine that spits out pizza. What a time …


ALDI rolls out its lawn mower and other gardening gear

Posted by July 25th 2022

The weather is warming up, and the grass is starting to grow, so ALDI’s lawn mower Special Buy event is here. This Saturday (September 1), ALDI’s middle aisles will feature lawn mowers and other garden essentials, …



Aussie Broadband tops NBN speed charts in latest ACCC review

Posted by July 5th 2022

Australia’s consumer watchdog has released its latest report into broadband speeds across the country and there’s a surprise name at the top of the charts – Aussie Broadband. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) found …