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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 …


Stranger Things

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 …



Night Sky

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 …




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Google takes on Apple with the all-new Pixel Watch

Posted by May 12th 2022

It’s been a long time coming, but Google's home-grown Pixel brand has finally entered the premium wearables game, with the launch of the first-ever Pixel Watch. While the debut wasn’t exactly a surprise, it’s a welcome …


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Google unveils the Google Pixel 6a, a powerful Pixel spin-off

Posted by May 12th 2022

Google has revealed the latest member of the Google Pixel smartphone family: the smaller, more affordable Google Pixel 6a. The bouncing baby handset delivers many of the features of the flagship Pixel 6 and Pixel …


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Telstra finally extends 5G network access to smaller telcos

Posted by July 1st 2022

Telstra has confirmed its long-awaited 5G wholesale service will go live in July, giving more customers potential access to the next-generation mobile technology. The news is a game-changer for Telstra Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), who …


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How to get free electricity everyday with GloBird Energy

Posted by September 23rd 2022

Aussie-owned provider GloBird Energy is giving Victorians two hours of free electricity everyday as part of its latest ‘Free Lunch’ product. Between the hours of noon and 2pm each day, residential customers with an eligible smart …




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How to Watch The Lincoln Lawyer in Australia

Posted by March 15th 2023

If there are those of you who cannot imagine Mickey Haller as anyone but Southern dream Matthew McConaughey, word on the (LA) streets is that you’ll be pleasantly surprised. The movie starring McConaughey, originally based …