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Motorola announces three new smartphones in Australia

Posted by June 20th 2022

The American telecommunications company, which is a subsidiary of Lenovo, has announced a major three additions to its suite of smartphones. The Motorola Edge 30, Moto G82 5G, and the Moto E32 will cover a …


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Telstra error leads to delayed $11 million payout for customers

Posted by May 27th 2022

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has again called out Telstra for compliance failures, after the telco delayed paying customers more than $11 million in compensation. The ACMA launched an investigation into Telstra's conduct regarding …



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Origin: Save up to $320 on energy and internet bundle

Posted by July 1st 2022

Utility giant Origin is serving up a click-worthy bundled offer for all new internet and energy customers, with yearly bill savings of up to $320. Origin’s internet and energy bundle deal is available to residents who …





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Momentum Energy revamps plans, throws in 10% free GreenPower on deal

Posted by September 19th 2022

Aussie-owned Momentum Energy has revamped its plans to new customers in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia, throwing in 10 per cent free GreenPower on its flagship offer. The electricity and gas provider’s latest …



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NBN Co proposes price changes that could double your broadband bill

Posted by February 27th 2023

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released full details on proposed variations to broadband pricing submitted by NBN Co that, if approved, could cause internet bills to double over the next decade. NBN Co …


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Power companies feeling the pinch of wholesale market mayhem

Posted by May 24th 2022

A handful of smaller power companies have warned customers of rising electricity prices as soaring wholesale costs continue to rock the market. The shock news comes as wholesale energy prices have more than doubled over the …


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How to watch Stranger Things in Australia

Posted by March 13th 2023

Things just keep getting stranger and stranger, and now with season four on its way, it’s time to get caught up with your favourite horror-mystery crew from Stranger Things. Sure, the kids might look a …



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Sydney: Prepare for peak energy prices this winter

Posted by May 20th 2022

Sydney residents will need to watch their energy use during peak time periods as winter tariffs kick in next month. From June 1 to the end of August, Sydneysiders living on the Ausgrid network will be …



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How to Watch Night Sky in Australia

Posted by March 15th 2023

A lot of kids believe their backyard cubby can transport them to magical places, but very few grow up to find out it’s true. In the enchanting new series, Night Sky, a couple goes their …


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How to Watch Tokyo Vice in Australia

Posted by March 15th 2023

Breaking into any new city is a daunting challenge, but breaking into Tokyo as a foreigner, at a time when the yakuza ruled, was damn near impossible. This is the story of Jake Adelstein, an …


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AGL slashing up to $150 off energy bills in NSW, VIC & QLD

Posted by May 16th 2022

New customers who sign up to AGL online in New South Wales, Victoria and south-east Queensland can slash up to $150 off their energy bills. Households that switch from another provider or move energy online to …


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Are Kmart heaters a hot buy? Review

Posted by May 16th 2022

Looking to Kmart for a cheap heater to keep you warm in the cooler months? Find out which models pass the pub test in this Canstar Blue review. Does Kmart sell heaters? Yes, Kmart stocks a small, …


iPhone SE 2022 review: Small but mighty

Posted by March 27th 2025

Apple's newest smartphone, the more-affordable iPhone SE, hit Aussie stores in late March, offering buyers a lower-priced alternative to the premium iPhone 13 series. With a retail price beginning at $719, the 2022 edition of …