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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 …



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GloBird Energy removes its low rates to new customers

Posted by May 10th 2022

An independent energy provider has removed its low rates on offer in New South Wales, south east Queensland and South Australia, despite usually being price-competitive. The Aussie-owned retailer claims volatile wholesale market conditions have led to …


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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 August 9th 2022

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 …


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ReAmped Energy increases prices to new customers in NSW and QLD

Posted by April 13th 2022

A power company better known for its cheeky antics and low rates has increased its prices for new customers in New South Wales and south-east Queensland due to rising wholesale costs. ReAmped Energy claims unstable market …


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 …


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How to Watch Gaslit in Australia

Posted by March 15th 2023

Watergate is synonymous with one man - Richard Nixon - but as time moves on and documents become declassified, the voices that cracked open the corruption continue to spill forth. One you may not have …


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How to Watch Barry in Australia

Posted by July 7th 2023

SNL superstar Bill Hader changes pace with Barry, a beautiful meeting of thriller and comedy, a story about a hitman whose career goes astray when he becomes enamoured with the idea of becoming an actor. …


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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The Best Shows on Disney+

Posted by July 7th 2023

Disney+’s television library is the ultimate combination of old and new. Basically, it’s Saturday Disney nostalgia sprinkled with cracking new Originals. We’ve also touched base on some of the best Disney+ Originals available on the …


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How to watch the 2022 Masters and U.S. Open Golf

Posted by April 11th 2022

Not a pastime for the faint-hearted, golf can just as easily find you throwing your clubs in the drink as it can find you sinking a hole-in-one (you wish!). Thankfully, tuning in to watch the …


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The Best Shows on Apple TV+

Posted by July 7th 2023

Apple TV+ burst onto our screens and into the streaming wars in late 2019, with an array of original content. They’ve been met with mixed reviews, but nonetheless, the tech giant has delivered a stack …


The 10 best shows on Amazon Prime Video

Posted by July 7th 2023

Unbeknownst to some, Amazon boasts a whole lot more than just ridiculously fast shipping. In fact, when it comes to streaming, Amazon Prime Video delivers one of the best libraries of critically acclaimed scripted television shows out …


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The best shows to ‘binge’ on BINGE

Posted by July 7th 2023

Looking for a binge? Look no further than one of the newest additions to the Aussie streaming market, BINGE. The brainchild of Foxtel with the affordability of Netflix and Stan, BINGE's tagline is content so …


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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 …