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ALDI sells dual air fryer

ALDI’s 9L twin air fryer is hitting shelves THIS WEEKEND!

Posted by February 7th 2023

Bargain hunters will be seeing double at ALDI this weekend, with the discount supermarket slinging a 9L Ambiano Professional Dual Basket Air Fryer for $129 in Special Buys this Saturday (from 7 May). It will …


How to use Woolworths' Scan&Go

How to use Woolworths’ Scan&Go to save time when shopping

Posted by August 11th 2022

Did you know there’s a much faster way to shop and get through checkout queues at Woolworths?  The Woolies app has a little-known DIY feature − Scan&Go − that allows shoppers to scan grocery barcodes on …


Piggy bank in front of internet

Telstra refunds customers more than $1.7 million after billing error

Posted by February 27th 2023

Telstra has paid out more than $1.73 million in refunds — and a hefty half-million dollar fine — after an investigation found the telco had overcharged thousands of its customers. The Australian Communications and Media Authority …



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 …


Hand holding Samsung Galaxy S22

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 …


Man frustrated using mobile phone

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 …




Google Pixel 6 Pro on pink/purple background

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 …