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ALDI slings $39.99 air fryer & budget food processor in Special Buys

ALDI slings air fryer with rotisserie & dehydrator for $149

Posted by December 19th 2022

ALDI is bringing back its cult $149 air fryer with an oven, rotisserie, and dehydrator function, just in time for Christmas. It's in Special Buys from Wednesday, 21 December (until stocks last), along with other …




Christmas gifts under $100 from Myer

Posted by December 15th 2022

The joy of giving at Christmas doesn’t have to break the bank. If you’re tossing up what to put under the tree this festive season, all while sticking to your budget, we’ve rounded up gift …


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Telstra offers $1 NBN plans to new customers

Posted by December 15th 2022

The lead up to the end of the year can be a financially stressful time for many Aussie households, regardless of the current rising cost of living. Looking at making some savings on your household …



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Telco in 2022: why NBN prices increased, but upload speeds didn’t

Posted by December 14th 2022

Residential NBN prices have risen by as much as nine per cent over the past twelve months despite performance remaining largely unchanged, according to a new report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The …




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ACCC takes Telstra to court over Belong’s misleading NBN speeds

Posted by December 7th 2022

Telstra is in hot water with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), but this time for its subsidiary telco brand, Belong, which offers both NBN and mobile phone services. The ACCC has initiated proceedings in …


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Small telco Launtel takes lead in ACCC’s NBN speed race

Posted by December 6th 2022

Australians are enjoying increasingly fast NBN from the best-known internet providers — but when it comes to download speeds, it's a smaller telco that's outstripping the competition. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released …


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Top 10 Kmart Christmas buys in 2022

Posted by December 19th 2022

As Christmas rolls around, you might find yourself a little short on ideas when it comes to your presents. Sure, you’ve got mum, dad, and your partner covered – but what about grandma? Or the …







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Telstra breaches financial hardship rules after IT system errors

Posted by March 24th 2023

Telstra has once again been called out by Australia's communications regulator, with the telco ordered to comply with financial hardship rules or face penalties of up to $250,000. An investigation by the Australian Communications and Media …



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Sneak peek: best Kmart Black Friday deals 2022

Posted by November 24th 2022

Kmart is slinging some sizzling hot Black Friday deals this week, including everything from LED facial masks to cameras, tablets, and even barbeque smokers! The retailer has already dropped a sneak peek into some of …