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Telstra tops list of Australia’s fastest NBN providers

Posted by June 27th 2025

Australia's consumer watchdog has named Telstra as the current best-performing fixed-line NBN provider. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its quarterly Measuring Broadband Australia update, which analyses the average busy hour performance of …



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The best EOFY phone plan and smartphone deals 2025

Posted by July 11th 2025

Note: The EOFY sales period is finished for 2025. Some of the deals listed below may have now expired. The June sale season is a great time to bag serious bargains on not just appliances, fashion …


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The best EOFY internet and NBN deals 2025

Posted by July 11th 2025

Note: The EOFY sales period is finished for 2025. Some of the deals listed below may have now expired. Australia's 2025 end of financial year sales have kicked off, and bargain hunters already know there's no …


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Supermarket half-price specials this week

Posted by June 12th 2025

Looking to trim your grocery bill? This week’s half-price specials at major supermarkets could help you save big on everyday essentials. From pantry staples to household favourites, here’s what’s on offer to help you shop …


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Save $550 on Dyson’s fan favourite cordless vacuum

Posted by June 9th 2025

If you've been eyeing a top-tier cordless vacuum cleaner but holding off because of the price, now might be the time to make your move. Dyson has just slashed the price of its Cyclone V10 …


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Simple switches that could save you $5K on bills in 2025

Posted by May 23rd 2025

Aussie households could save more than $5,000 in 2025, just by switching providers for their household bills, or making simple changes at the supermarket, new research from Canstar Blue has revealed. Canstar Blue compared prices across …


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Telstra increasing NBN and mobile plan prices from July

Posted by May 20th 2025

More cost of living pain is on the way for potentially millions of households, with Australia's biggest telco announcing sweeping price changes across both phone and internet plans. Telstra will adjust its suite of residential postpaid …





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Fast food deals this week

Posted by May 16th 2025

If you’re looking for a fast and affordable meal this week, Canstar Blue has you covered. We’ve tracked down the best deals at fast food chains around the country this week, so you can snap …



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What is the cheapest Vodafone phone plan?

Posted by May 2nd 2025

Over the years, Vodafone has grown to be one of Australia's largest telcos and is now the third-largest mobile network across Australia. While it was the last of the three big telcos to launch its …



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The best prepaid phone plans with unlimited data

Posted by August 11th 2025

While unlimited data is a staple in the home internet world, unlimited data phone plans are a little harder to come by. Fortunately, the big three major Aussie telcos have all recognised the need for …



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The best phone trade-in deals for the iPhone 16 series

Posted by April 24th 2025

KEY POINTS Customers can save hundreds of dollars on a new iPhone 16 when trading in their own handset through a telco. Telstra, Optus and Vodafone all offer credit towards a new iPhone 16 when …



How to save money on your internet bill

Posted by September 17th 2025

Are you paying too much for your internet bill? Read our tips on how to save money on your NBN plan with Canstar Blue.