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Nokia updates its smartphone range with affordable new devices

Posted by April 12th 2021

Nokia is the latest smartphone brand to announce its newest range of reliable and durable devices with multi-day battery life. In addition to several new smartphones, Nokia has also unveiled a new, simplified naming structure, …


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LG to leave smartphone business by mid-2021

Posted by February 22nd 2023

Pour one out for LG Mobile: the electronics company has announced it's now calling time on its worldwide smartphone business. In a statement released over the Easter break, LG confirmed plans to close its mobile unit, …


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ReAmped Energy sets record low prices across most of Victoria

Posted by December 17th 2024

Independent retailer ReAmped Energy has made history in most parts of Victoria by setting record low electricity prices. New customers who sign up to ‘ReAmped Handshake’ can bag power prices that are between 23 and 27 …


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Vodafone now offering PlayStation 5 consoles on plans

Posted by September 14th 2022

If finding the latest PlayStation is driving you to despair, good news: Vodafone is now offering PlayStation 5 consoles on plans to its customers, provided they're signed up on eligible internet and phone plans. Vodafone will …


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ACCC report: TPG beats Optus for fastest NBN speeds

Posted by May 27th 2022

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its new report on NBN speeds and performance, the first for 2021 and 12th quarterly report to date. Analysing the average download, upload and streaming-specific speeds …



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Kogan launches bundle offer for energy and NBN customers

Posted by August 22nd 2024

Retailer-of-all-trades Kogan is launching a new bundle offer to entice customers to jump on board with both energy and home internet plans. Sign on for Kogan Internet and Kogan Energy, stay with both plans for at …


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Huawei Nova 7i Review: Huawei’s $500 phone

Posted by July 7th 2022

The Huawei Nova 7i is Huawei’s budget smartphone of 2021, and were it not for the lack of Google, it might be one of the best mid-range phones out there. It’s got a lot of …



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ALDI Mobile introduces two new family plans for data sharing

Posted by May 10th 2022

ALDI Mobile has announced two new family-oriented plans, each including shared data for multiple users. The new plans don't replace old ALDI Mobile products, and are instead completely new options designed to cater to families or …


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Telstra still number one for 5G mobile speeds and coverage

Posted by February 22nd 2023

Although it's still early days for 5G networks in Australia, the next-generation mobile technology is becoming increasingly available in major metro and suburban areas across the country. Optus, Telstra and Vodafone are each in the …



Waving goodbye to Click Energy

Click Energy brand to close, 200,000+ customers moving to AGL

Posted by June 9th 2022

The Click Energy brand will soon be closed after the industry regulator accepted an application to surrender its electricity and gas retail license, meaning all 200,000+ customers will be making their way over to AGL. The …


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Samsung Galaxy S21 review: a fast new flagship smartphone

Posted by March 27th 2025

Samsung's latest premium smartphone — and the first major device release of 2021 — is the Galaxy S21, a high-end upgrade to last year's much-loved S20 series. Touted as a handset that puts the 'epic' …


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Default Market Offer prices set to plummet in 2021

Posted by February 18th 2021

Aussies on costly standing offer plans are set to see their power bills fall after the energy regulator released its draft pricing proposal for the Default Market Offer (DMO) in 2021-22. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) …


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Telstra’s new mobile plans ditch bills for upfront payments

Posted by February 22nd 2023

Telstra is making moves to scrap traditional postpaid phone bills, launching a new set of 'upfront' mobile plans that require customers to pay in advance - just don't call them prepaid. The telco has quietly unveiled …



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Failing to help vulnerable customers costs Alinta Energy $1.125 million

Posted by January 13th 2023

One of the country’s biggest energy retailers has been slapped with penalties totalling $1.125 million for allegedly placing conditions on providing assistance to vulnerable customers in Victoria. The state’s energy regulator, the Essential Services Commission (ESC), …