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IKEA new online marketplace

IKEA launches new online marketplace for second-hand furniture

Posted by April 26th 2022

IKEA has finally launched its much anticipated online marketplace for shoppers to buy and sell second-hand furniture and homewares. Queensland customers will be the first to try the new shopping experience before it's rolled out …


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Samsung Galaxy S22 review: A pocket-sized powerhouse

Posted by March 27th 2025

Early 2022 has been a banner period for smartphone releases, with new premium devices from Apple, OPPO, Samsung, and Motorola all hitting Australian shores. One of the biggest launches has been this year's flagship Samsung …


TCL launches four phones from its TCL 30 series in Australia

Posted by April 12th 2022

During the 2022 Mobile World Congress (MWC) held in Barcelona, TCL announced its latest phone series — the TCL 30 range. While five devices were launched at the event, details on which devices would be …


Toasty! ALDI selling stone-look fire pit in Special Buys

Posted by April 11th 2022

The chilly season is upon us and ALDI is kicking it off in style with a stone-look fire pit on sale for $129 in Special Buys on Saturday, 16 April. The discount supermarket’s portable fire pit …


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ACMA to crack down on SIM-swap scammers

Posted by April 8th 2022

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is laying down the law to stop SIM-swap fraudsters, announcing that it will introduce new industry rules to protect customers later this year. Designed to enforce stronger identity checks …




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Save hundreds on phones and NBN with Telstra Day sale

Posted by June 22nd 2022

Telstra has brought back its 24-hour flash sale for April, and this time around there's some serious savings — not only on brand new phones, but also on selected home internet plans. This month's Telstra …





Glass vs stainless steel kettle: Which is best?

Glass vs stainless steel kettle: Which is best?

Posted by August 8th 2022

Electric kettles are popular in many households because of their versatility. They’re not just designed to boil water for your tea or coffee but can also be used to make soups, heat up milk, and …


ALDI brings back popular mattress-in-a-box in Special Buys

Popular mattress-in-a-box returns to ALDI’s Special Buys

Posted by June 17th 2022

Back by popular demand, ALDI’s mattress-in-a-box will be on sale in Special Buys from Saturday, 9 April. Prices for the budget supermarket’s 'mattress-in-a-box' range (by Estelle) start from just $159 for a single size mattress and reach up …


Instant Pot vs Crock Pot: Which is best? Review

Instant Pot vs Crock Pot: Which is best? Review

Posted by February 22nd 2023

If you’re in the market for a quality multi-cooker, you’ve no doubt heard about Instant Pot and Crock Pot. Both brands have a cult following and are revered for their range of benchtop cookers that …




ALDI brings back camping gear sale & popular sleeping bag onesie

Posted by March 25th 2022

ALDI fans rejoice! The budget supermarket is bringing back its hugely popular camping gear Special Buys, including the previously sold-out sleeping bag onesie! ALDI’s sleeping bag ‘One-Z’ will be on sale for $49.99 in stores and …



Shoppers go wild over Kmart’s skinny storage trolley

Shoppers go wild over Kmart’s skinny storage trolley

Posted by March 24th 2022

A Kmart shopper has shared a ‘genius’ hack to add extra storage in small nooks and spaces in your kitchen using the department store’s slimline trolley. Kmart’s skinny trolley retails for a cheap and cheerful $35 …