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What is unit pricing? How to work out the REAL cost of groceries

Posted by February 23rd 2024

If you’re feeling the pinch of rising prices, especially at the supermarket, you’re not alone. A recent Canstar Blue survey revealed a whopping 71% of Australian shoppers have noticed the price of usual grocery items …



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The best movies on Netflix Australia

Posted by April 29th 2025

There’s never been a better time to chill out on the couch and put on a great movie. People are ditching traditional free-to-air TV and cinema, instead staying at home both to save a buck …


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Sign up and score $90 off your bills with OVO Energy

Posted by March 29th 2022

Carbon-kicking OVO Energy is promising money off power bills to the next 500 Aussies who sign up and stick with the retailer for one year. The promotion – aptly named ‘Next 500’ – is available to …


ALDI slings designer homewares in Special Buys

Posted by March 21st 2022

ALDI will be giving Kmart a run for its money in the décor department, with the budget supermarket selling some seriously trendy homewares available in Special Buys this week. ALDI’s ‘luxury living’ sale starts on Saturday, …


Woolworths to stop selling 15c reusable plastic bags in WA

Woolworths to stop selling 15c reusable plastic bags in WA

Posted by December 30th 2022

Woolworths will begin phasing out 15c reusable plastic bags in Western Australia this month, ahead of a statewide ban coming into effect from July 1. The supermarket will be offering shoppers 20c paper shopping bags as …





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Save $15 per month on your Belong NBN 100 plan

Posted by March 18th 2022

More Aussies are now on faster NBN speed tiers, with 73% of Australian households on an NBN 50 plan or above. Around 960,000 households are on an NBN 100 plan specifically, compared to just under …


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Exetel snatches NBN speed crown from Optus in ACCC report

Posted by November 4th 2022

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has dropped its latest quarterly report on NBN speeds, and once again an underdog provider has slid into the top spot. The 16th Measuring Broadband Australia report ranks …



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Are Kmart electric blankets any good? Review

Posted by March 13th 2023

Keeping warm and cozy on chilly nights requires a few essentials – hot chocolate (not optional), fluffy socks, and of course a good electric blanket. Kmart seasonally stocks cheap and cheerful heated throws and blankets …






ALDI slings $129 Kärcher dupe & gardening tools in Special Buys

ALDI slings $129 Kärcher dupe & gardening tools in Special Buys

Posted by March 14th 2022

Green thumbs rejoice! ALDI is slinging some seriously cheap gardening tools in Special Buys this week; including a pressure washer similar to premium brand Kärcher, but for less than half the price. The Ferrex high pressure …


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The best deals and plans for the Apple iPhone SE

Posted by August 4th 2022

Apple has introduced its latest 'budget' iPhone, offering a more affordable alternative to its flagship iPhone 13 series. The 2022 iPhone SE boasts a fast processor, better battery life and upgraded cameras, all packaged in …