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The Wire

How to watch The Wire in Australia

Posted by July 7th 2023

The early 2000s HBO era was one for the ages, with no shortage of entertaining and hard-hitting shows hitting the channel. While not all of us would’ve been able to watch it when they initially …


The Pacific

How to watch The Pacific in Australia

Posted by July 7th 2023

The battlefields of World War II Europe often get the limelight, with no shortage of horror and heroic tales to be told and retold throughout the history books. But the theatre of war wasn’t just …


Band of Brothers

How to watch Band of Brothers in Australia

Posted by July 7th 2023

First came Saving Private Ryan, one of the most brutal World War II movies ever made, and then came Band of Brothers, the mini-series from both Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, both of whom worked …


Family watching TV

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 …






Friends

How to Watch Friends in Australia

Posted by July 7th 2023

Namedrop Ms. Chanandler Bong or Princess Consuela Banana Hammock in any conversation and you’ll be hard pressed finding someone who doesn’t know what you’re talking about, and you can thank iconic 90s sitcom Friends for …



Curb Your Enthusiasm

How to watch Curb Your Enthusiasm in Australia

Posted by July 7th 2023

Larry David described the premise of Curb Your Enthusiasm as a reflection to people ‘living their lives with a projected sense of false enthusiasm.” What better antidote to the Instagram era than a show whose …


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, …


Friends Reunion

How to watch the Friends Reunion in Australia

Posted by July 7th 2023

Could we BE any more excited? That’s right people, the cast of Friends – the iconic late 90s/early 00s sitcom – are returning for a reunion special, and there’s sure to be plenty of tears, …


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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 …