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Optus regains #1 spot in NBN speed rankings

Posted by December 8th 2021

Customer watchdog The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is back with another Measuring Broadband Australia report, pitting the country's eleven best-known NBN providers against one another in a battle to be crowned the fastest …



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ACCC report shows Telstra leading 5G mobile rollout race

Posted by December 3rd 2021

Consumer watchdog The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released an all-new paper that finally gives customers a clearer picture of how the big three telcos compare on mobile network coverage. The ACCC's Mobile …


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Solar feed-in tariffs may decrease in Victoria from July 2022

Posted by February 7th 2024

Victorians with solar panels could soon earn less for exporting electricity, following the regulator’s proposal of dropping the minimum feed-in tariff (FiT) from 1 July 2022. The proposed minimum feed-in tariff for 2022-23 is 5.2 cents …



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Score a free month of NBN with Belong

Posted by December 2nd 2021

It’s that time of year when budgets are stretched as we prepare for the holiday season. So, if you’re looking for a deal to ease some of the financial pressure, Belong has an offer for …


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Big energy rules in Victoria despite not always being cheapest

Posted by December 22nd 2023

Victorians are loyal to the big energy providers despite cheaper deals on offer elsewhere at times, a new industry report has revealed. The Essential Services Commission (ESC) found there is a ‘striking consumer preference for large …


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How to watch Bluey in Australia

Posted by December 7th 2022

Bluey is the little Brisbane show that could, enjoying small successes before being picked up on a deal with Disney+ in 2019 to become a global sensation. It’s been applauded for not only mesmerising kids, …


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Optus launches new initiative to donate your used phones

Posted by July 7th 2022

Australia's second-largest telco, Optus, is launching a new initiative which builds on its ‘Donate Your Data’ program. Now Optus customers can not only donate any unused data to those who need it, but with the …


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Telcos get green light to crack down on SMS scams

Posted by July 7th 2022

Aussie telcos will soon have more power to shut down SMS scammers, thanks to new regulatory changes announced by the Federal Government. Amendments to the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act will allow mobile providers to better …


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Value-focused telco Moose Mobile launches NBN plans

Posted by September 23rd 2022

Award-winning Aussie telco Moose Mobile has made the move into NBN, launching a small suite of plans that cater to a range of needs and budgets. Available now, the SIM-only provider's new broadband plans include unlimited …


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Controversial: Fossil fuel giant Shell buys Powershop

Posted by September 5th 2023

Fossil fuel giant Shell has purchased one of Australia’s greenest power retailers, following a landmark sale by its New Zealand-based parent company, Meridian Energy. The $729 million deal will see Shell take over Powershop – the …


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How to watch the 2021 ARIA Awards in Australia

Posted by March 13th 2023

The ARIAs are the night of nights in the Australian music industry, with artists, producers and music teachers acknowledged for their contributions and their latest releases, with a host of awards up for grabs. Hosted …


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Coles selling iPhones and iPads in time for Black Friday

Posted by February 28th 2023

Once again, supermarket giant Coles is teaming with telco Boost Mobile to offer bargain hunters a great deal on in-demand tech – this time, the Apple iPad Mini and iPhone 8. From today onwards, customers will …


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Gas bills set to rise in Victoria and Albury next year

Posted by December 22nd 2023

Residential gas bills in Victoria and Albury are set to rise next year, following an increase to the distribution costs of delivering gas supply to customers. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has approved the 2022 gas …


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Victoria: Simply Energy increases discounts in time for summer

Posted by July 1st 2022

Carbon-busting retailer Simply Energy has jacked up its discounts in Victoria, meaning yearly prices are now between $67 and $133 cheaper to new customers. The Melbourne-based provider is known to dish out guaranteed discounts, with bigger …



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How to Watch the 2021 Davis Cup in Australia

Posted by November 16th 2021

If you have a Davis Cup-shaped hole in your heart after 2020’s scrapping of the event, then yearn no more. The finals of the star-studded tennis competition take flight mid-November, and will feature 18 of …



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The latest cheap OPPO phone is here — the OPPO A54s

Posted by November 15th 2021

OPPO is at it again with another device released in it’s cheap ‘A’ series — the OPPO A 54s. When it comes to cheaper devices, OPPO is one of the industry leaders, cramming plenty of …