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Bills set to rise for Victorians paying default energy prices

Posted by July 5th 2022

Victorian customers still paying default electricity prices will be paying more for power after the state’s regulator announced a small price rise. The Victorian Default Offer (VDO) – the state’s regulated ‘fair price for energy’ – …


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OVO Energy offers big savings to electric vehicle drivers

Posted by September 5th 2023

Electric vehicle (EV) drivers could soon pocket up to $300 a year on energy bills thanks to OVO Energy’s new EV discount offer, OVO Drive. The retailer’s latest offering gives EV owners access to cheaper energy …


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How to watch the Fast and Furious movies in Australia

Posted by July 7th 2023

The Fast and Furious movies have been a staple in cinemas and Sunday afternoon watches for years now, with the high-octane thrills and questionable storylines enough to get you thinking that you could drift if …


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Telstra to refund $25m to customers after NBN rule breaches

Posted by October 14th 2022

Telstra has been hit with a massive $25 million remedial direction by Australia's communications regulator, after breaching NBN rules and leaving almost 50,000 customers with under-performing broadband plans. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) issued …


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Optus reclaims #1 spot in ACCC’s NBN speed rankings

Posted by July 1st 2021

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has dropped its latest Measuring Broadband Australia Report - and the good news is, NBN performance has never been better. The 13th quarterly report tracked the speeds achieved by …



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Stan Sport secures exclusive UEFA broadcasting rights

Posted by June 29th 2021

New-boy to the streaming game Stan Sport has collected another pawn in its commercial game of rights, and it’s sure to come with a few bragging rights too. The platform has snagged the broadcasting rights for …


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Southern Phone is Australia’s best-rated phone provider

Posted by June 28th 2021

If you’ve noticed your phone bill steadily rising, your coverage lacking, or you’re just ready to make a change, it’s probably time to find a new mobile plan. But if you’re also looking to upgrade …


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ReAmped Energy wins Outstanding Value award in QLD

Posted by September 23rd 2022

Up-and-coming retailer ReAmped Energy has defeated the top dogs in the increasingly competitive Queensland retail market, winning Canstar Blue’s 2021 Outstanding Value award in the Sunshine State. These awards are in addition to Canstar Blue’s annual customer …


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GloBird Energy awarded for outstanding value in NSW, VIC and SA

Posted by September 23rd 2022

GloBird Energy has soared to new heights taking out Canstar Blue’s 2021 Outstanding Value awards in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. In addition to Canstar Blue’s annual customer satisfaction ratings, these awards are designed …


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How to watch the British Open in Australia

Posted by June 22nd 2021

The world’s most hand-eye coordinated will be putting on a show in Sandwich this year, as the British Open - simply known as 'The Open' - rolls around once again. Featuring a field of 156 …



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ACCC warning: Aussies paying too much for phone plans

Posted by February 22nd 2023

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has warned customers to keep an eye on increasing mobile plan costs, after analysing recent price changes from Telstra, Optus and Vodafone. The big three telcos have all adjusted …



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ASUS Zenfone 8 review: A screen size down for Android

Posted by June 22nd 2021

The ASUS Zenfone 8 is ASUS’ attempt at pulling off an iPhone SE or Galaxy S20FE-style premium phone, and is noticeably smaller than most Android phones, sporting both high-level performance and a headphone jack. There’s …


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New report ranks Australia’s telcos on commitment to green energy

Posted by September 5th 2023

Greenpeace has released its latest briefing paper into how Australia's biggest telcos are leading the 'race to renewables', ranking the biggest companies on their commitment to cleaner energy. Somewhat surprisingly, Australia's largest telco emitter is …


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OPPO A53 review: a pretty phone with a great battery

Posted by October 17th 2022

A multi-time winner of Canstar Blue's Most Satisfied Customers award for smartphones, OPPO has risen from being a little-known challenger brand to an increasingly popular choice for Aussie phone users. OPPO offers a range of …


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Electric vehicles tipped to boost struggling NSW coal industry

Posted by June 10th 2021

A New South Wales government report has revealed that the state’s coal mining industry could disappear in the next two decades as global demand for the commodity shrinks due to lowering emissions targets worldwide. An uptake …


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Full speed ahead with end of financial year car sales

Posted by April 14th 2022

A new car is a hefty purchase to make, but when the end of financial year sales roll around, vehicle manufacturers are looking to offload old models to make way for new stock, meaning motorists can drive …


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Samsung Galaxy A72 review

Posted by August 3rd 2022

The Samsung Galaxy A72 is the most expensive phone from Samsung’s 2021 range of 'budget' A series phones - which makes it a tough sell on its own, as it’s priced like a top-end mid-range …