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Google Pixel 6 Pro range

Google unveils the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones

Posted by October 14th 2022

The long-awaited Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 6 Pro are finally here, showcasing a revamped design and a truckload of updates and features. Google has spent months hyping up its 2021 flagship smartphones, which …


The OPPO A16s

OPPO launches the A16s, a new budget phone king

Posted by October 20th 2021

OPPO has launched a new budget handset in Australia, the A16s, priced at $249 and available now from Optus and Vodafone. It's a basic handset with all the necessities, so don't expect it to hold a …



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CovaU Energy is now a choice for homes and businesses in Tasmania

Posted by June 16th 2022

A new electricity provider has landed in Tasmania that’s focused on delivering competitive prices along with good old-fashioned customer service. CovaU Energy is now the seventh power retailer to enter the island state, which is already …


The OPPO A94

OPPO A94 5G review: Deceptively powerful

Posted by July 7th 2022

The OPPO A94 5G is a smooth and powerful cheap smartphone, masquerading as a premium device aesthetically. The A94 5G is surprisingly powerful, smooth to the touch and perfectly capable of replacing a high-end smartphone, …


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TPG launches unlimited fast 5G home internet

Posted by June 21st 2022

Hot on the heels of its sister telco Vodafone, TPG has officially launched 5G home internet plans for all eligible new and existing customers. Previously available on a quiet, invite-only basis, TPG's 5G broadband range is …




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How to get a solar and battery system with no upfront costs in NSW

Posted by August 31st 2022

Homeowners in New South Wales can now install a solar and battery system without paying any upfront costs thanks to EnergyAustralia’s latest bundle deal. Through its customer innovative platform ‘On’, EnergyAustralia is offering eligible customers access …





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NSW: Rewards for customers reducing energy use during peak times

Posted by June 15th 2022

Financial incentives are headed for customers in New South Wales who invest in technology that limits their electricity use during peak demand periods. As part of a world-first energy efficiency scheme, consumers are expected to save …


Qantas plan flying through clouds

Win a share of 3 million Qantas Points for signing up to Red Energy

Posted by September 28th 2021

Jet-setters, you could soon be flying high thanks to one Aussie-owned energy retailer. For a limited time only, Red Energy, in partnership with Qantas’ Frequent Flyer program, is giving bill-payers the chance to win from a …



Back of grey and blue TCL 20 R 5G phones against dark background

TCL releases its cheapest 5G phone, the TCL 20 R 5G

Posted by September 22nd 2021

TCL, a brand mostly known for TVs, has launched yet another new smartphone, growing its range of phones even more with the sixth phone released in the past four months. This time, TCL is packing …


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Fixed rate provider Tango Energy launches in QLD and SA

Posted by June 16th 2022

An established Melbourne-based provider has made its debut in Queensland and South Australia, offering a deal that locks in electricity rates for a set period of time. Queenslanders and South Australians can now sign up to …


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Mandatory labels for electric vehicles in Queensland by October

Posted by September 21st 2021

Queenslanders that own an electric vehicle (EV) will soon be required to label their car under new safety regulations from the state government. As of 1 October 2021, all EVs including hybrid, as well as hydrogen …



iPhone 13 range

The best deals and plans for iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro

Posted by September 14th 2022

The hotly anticipated iPhone 13 series is now available to buy, with the entire range now available on plans from Telstra, Vodafone and Optus. The devices are set to be some of the most in-demand …