Posted by October 11th 2023
Fancy a day off from your power bills? That’s what you’ll get if you switch to Powershop during its free power promotion period. That’s right, at a time when energy providers are looking for more and …
Posted by February 18th 2022
Origin has paid $80,000 in penalties enforced by the energy regulator for the alleged unlawful disconnection of power to more than 50 premises between January 2018 and May 2019. These penalties were incurred as a result …
Posted by July 5th 2022
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its sixth quarterly NBN speed report - and once again, TPG has claimed the number-one spot for download speeds. The ACCC's Measuring Broadband Australia report - compiled from …
Posted by June 22nd 2023
After a solid month of spec and feature leaks, Huawei's much-anticipated P30 and P30 Pro smartphones are available on plans from a range of telcos. Unveiled in Paris early 2019, these Android devices don't pack too many …
Posted by February 18th 2022
Electricity retailers Dodo and CovaU will refund customers after being issued with infringement notices by the consumer watchdog for alleged misleading claims about the discounts available on their energy plans. The companies have paid penalties of …
Posted by July 25th 2022
Brace yourself, Little Shop is making a comeback! Coles is bringing back its widely popular mini collectables from Wednesday (July 17) with a ‘Little Shop 2’ edition. Thirty miniatures will be available in a similar promotion that …
Posted by September 20th 2022
ALDI is proving that the bedroom isn’t where the magic happens, instead it’s in the sales aisles of its many stores. Well, depending on who you talk to! The supermarket chain has pulled another money-saving trick …
Posted by May 6th 2022
Internet provider Dodo has agreed to refund around 16,000 customers over claims it made about its entry-level NBN plans being ‘perfect for streaming’. The refunds, thought to total as much as $360,000, are part of a …
Posted by June 21st 2022
Hundreds of thousands of Australians will start saving on their energy bills from today (July 1) as new regulations designed to simplify the industry take effect. However, concerns remain that the new rules aimed at saving …
Posted by February 18th 2022
Thousands of Victorian households will see their power bills slashed from July thanks to the introduction of a new ‘default’ energy offer. Revealed by the state’s Essential Services Commission, the Victorian Default Offer will see customers on …
Posted by February 12th 2021
While the Aussie telco landscape is already fairly competitive, there’s a new provider on the block - and you might be surprised to find it’s from stationery and office supply giant, Officeworks. Known as Accord with Officeworks, the …
Posted by April 5th 2023
Early last month, Telstra announced the upcoming launch of Telstra Plus: an all-new loyalty and rewards program offering redeemable points, perks, and VIP benefits. As of today, Telstra Plus is officially live across Australia - …
Posted by April 5th 2023
Despite the fanfare that comes with every iPhone or Galaxy S release, premium-priced devices aren't for everyone. It looks like the mid-range smartphone market is where more phone manufacturers are starting to take notice, with …
Posted by July 7th 2022
Five months after expressing its initial concerns with the proposed merger of TPG and Vodafone, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it will officially oppose the deal. In a statement released (albeit accidentally), the Commission …
Posted by October 14th 2022
The newest budget-friendly smartphone has arrived, with Google officially unveiling its Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL devices. A value-focused spin-off of last year's popular Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, the 3a range …
Posted by July 5th 2022
The ACCC's latest broadband speed report sees TPG keep its top spot as the fastest average NBN provider.
Posted by July 26th 2022
ALDI’s Special Buys aisle is always full of surprises, but they don’t come much cooler than Aldi fridges for less than $300! This Saturday (November 24), you might like to set your alarm for an early …
Posted by July 5th 2022
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken aim at NBN pricing, claiming that affordability has become a serious barrier to entry for Australian broadband customers. ACCC Chair Rod Sims discussed the issues with current NBN pricing …
Posted by May 4th 2022
Almost four million Australians are set to receive a one-off government handout to help ease the pain of rising power bills, weeks ahead of the federal election. The ‘Energy Assistance Payment’ will provide additional cost of …
Posted by October 17th 2022
In an Aussie telco first, Telstra has just announced Telstra Plus – a tier-based rewards program designed to give a little something back to loyal customers. Telstra Plus will give customers the chance to earn points on …