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TCL 20 R 5G review: 5G for less than $350

Posted by November 15th 2021

Electronics brand TCL is a more recent addition to the smartphone market. But, thanks to the background in TV manufacturing, it has done a decent job at entering this very crowded field with its own …


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Woolworths cuts delivery costs in online shopping war with Coles

Posted by June 17th 2022

Woolworths has cut the cost of online grocery shopping to offer shoppers free delivery on all orders over $50. The offer applies to customers with a Delivery Unlimited subscription and includes next-day and same-day delivery options. …


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At last, Telstra launches 5G home internet for everyone

Posted by November 5th 2021

After quietly offering 5G broadband to selected customers on an invite-only basis, Telstra is finally opening up its ultra-fast internet service to all takers. From this week, both home and business customers in eligible areas can …


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How to score a year of free Amazon Prime with AGL

Posted by September 4th 2023

Are you itching to get your hands on some Amaz-on-ing deals? Then you’ll want to tune in to this. Energy giant AGL is giving away 12 months of Amazon Prime access to new customers. That’s right, …


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Telstra Day deals: save up to $550 on iPhone and Samsung

Posted by November 4th 2021

Telstra's massive once-a-month flash sale is back, giving customers 24 hours to score massive discounts on a range of big-name devices. This month's Telstra Day is pencilled in for Friday, November 5, and is an opportunity …


Red Energy Taronga Flex membership plan review

Posted by July 12th 2022

An energy plan that comes with a zoo membership? That’s emu-sing… But it could be your reality if you make the switch to this Aussie-owned energy retailer. Red Energy has teamed up with Taronga Zoo to …


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Sydney: Watch out for peak energy prices this summer

Posted by November 5th 2021

Sydney residents will need to be mindful of their energy use during peak time periods as summer tariffs come into effect across most of the city. This means that Sydneysiders living on the Ausgrid network will …


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Optus adds 5G coverage to prepaid phone plans

Posted by February 22nd 2023

Optus has expanded access to its ever-growing 5G mobile network, and will now offer connectivity to eligible prepaid customers. Subscribers on Optus' Flex prepaid plans can now access fast 5G speeds in selected areas, provided they've …


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Motorola Edge 20 review: premium feel, affordable price

Posted by November 2nd 2021

The smartphone market is a pretty crowded space, especially at the premium end of the spectrum. So, it can be hard for a phone brand to stand out from the crowd with its releases. Some …


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ReAmped Energy calls out competition as it notches 50k customers

Posted by January 10th 2023

Low-cost provider ReAmped Energy announced it has cracked its 50,000th customer since its Australian inception in early 2019. And the retailer marked the milestone with a cheeky dig at the competition. The growing independent is known …


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A new solar offer for customers in regional Queensland

Posted by June 15th 2022

Origin Energy’s solar packages have arrived in regional and North Queensland, offering customers a fully-installed system with no upfront costs, as well as interest-free repayments. The ‘Home Solar’ and ‘Business Solar’ packages are now available in …


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iPhone 13 review: another stellar Apple smartphone

Posted by October 29th 2021

Apple touts every yearly iPhone release as its best-ever, and on specs alone the company rarely takes a step backward. However, with upstart brands such as OPPO now offering the same level of style, performance …


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Best kids shows on Paramount+ for school holidays

Posted by December 7th 2022

Whether you’re looking to kick it old school or catch up with the kids’ latest crazes, Paramount+ has an amazing library of kids shows to keep the whole family entertained. Launched in 2021, Paramount+ boasts …



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Origin whacked with monster fine in Victoria for charging exit fees

Posted by August 12th 2022

Origin Energy has paid penalties totalling $5 million for allegedly charging exit fees to more than 20,000 small business customers in Victoria. The retail energy giant was slapped with 250 penalty notices from Victoria’s energy regulator …