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Smeg appliances review

Smeg appliances: are they worth it?

Posted by August 12th 2022

If you think of kitchen appliances with rounded shapes, chrome details, and bright colours, there’s only one brand that comes to mind – Smeg. The Italian premium brand is renowned for its 50s retro-style appliances, …


ALDI slings trendy $19.99 portable blender in Special Buys

ALDI slings cult $19.99 portable blender in Special Buys

Posted by January 18th 2022

Fancy smoothies on the go? Well, you’re in luck because ALDI is slinging its trendy portable blenders in Special Buys this week. ALDI’s Ambiano cult 400ml portable blender will be on sale for $19.99 and is …




Online Groceries

Where you can buy groceries online in Australia

Posted by March 18th 2025

There’s nothing worse than arriving home after a long hard day at work only to be faced with a can of tuna, three limes and a mouldy avocado staring back at you from the fridge. …


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The best Samsung Galaxy S21 FE plans and deals

Posted by July 24th 2025

While the beginning of the new year is usually a time for the release of the latest Samsung Galaxy S series, Samsung started 2022 with a little bit of a teaser, with the Samsung Galaxy …




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IKEA cites pandemic supply issues for 2022 price hike

Posted by January 5th 2022

IKEA has announced it will increase prices on the majority of its products in 2022, citing pandemic supply issues for the price hike. The furniture retailer said prices will increase by an average of 9% in …


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Vodafone’s summer sale cuts $500 off new phone prices

Posted by December 23rd 2021

Just in time for Christmas, Vodafone is bringing good tidings to you and your kin with some major discounts on the year's most-wanted smartphones and plans. The telco's Epic Summer Sale is kicking off December 23, …



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Save hundreds with Woolworths Mobile’s Christmas phone sale

Posted by December 22nd 2021

Woolworths Mobile is kicking-starting Christmas with another massive sale on Samsung Galaxy smartphones, dropping the prices of this year's biggest devices by up to $500. Whether you're new to Woolworths Mobile, or want to upgrade your …




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Google Pixel 6 review: ready to de-throne Apple and Samsung

Posted by January 4th 2022

Google Pixel phones, the sometimes forgotten competitor to Samsung’s Galaxy S series and Apple’s iPhones, have cemented their place in the smartphone market. Much like Samsung and Apple’s phones, Google’s Pixel devices have a very …



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NBN Co finally commits to 100% renewable energy

Posted by March 18th 2022

In a move that's arguably long overdue, NBN Co is going greener — today announcing plans to source 100% renewable energy by the end of 2025. The broadband network provider has unveiled its Towards-Zero Carbon Ambition, …



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Optus regains #1 spot in NBN speed rankings

Posted by December 8th 2021

Customer watchdog The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is back with another Measuring Broadband Australia report, pitting the country's eleven best-known NBN providers against one another in a battle to be crowned the fastest …