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Score up to 70% off with Appliances Online’s birthday sale

Posted by September 12th 2024

Australia's largest online appliance retailer, Appliances Online, is celebrating its 19th birthday with a huge sale of up to 70% off from September 9-18. The sale offers discounts on dozens of leading brands, such as …


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Are refurbished phones good?

Posted by October 1st 2024

Buying a refurbished phone is a great way to save money and may be more sustainable than if you were to buy a brand new one. But are refurbished phones good? Read on to learn …


How to watch the 2024 NRL season

Posted by September 17th 2024

Find out where and how to watch all the big moments of the upcoming NRL season, including Nine, Foxtel and Kayo.


FA Cup

How to watch the FA Cup in Australia

Posted by September 9th 2024

Football fans have no shortage of competitions to keep them entertained, from the mainstays of the EPL and Champions League, through to the smaller competitions such as the FIFA Club World Cup and local leagues …



OPPO A80 phone

Tough but pretty: Meet the budget-friendly OPPO A80 phone

Posted by October 1st 2024

OPPO, one of the leading brands in the affordable smartphone space, has released its latest phone in the budget-friendly A series — the OPPO A80. The OPPO A80 is a phone that is built to last, …


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HMD’s Barbie Flip Phone is a digital detox dream

Posted by August 30th 2024

If you're a diva in dire need of a digital detox, look no further. Just in time for summer, phone maker HMD has partnered with Mattel to drop a dream device: the first-ever Barbie Flip …


Ecovacs Deebot Neo 2.0 debuts half price at Aldi Special Buys

Posted by September 4th 2024

Shoppers who missed out on half-price robo vacuums in Aldi’s June Specials Buys sale are in luck.  The supermarket giant has partnered with Ecovacs again and this time shoppers can snag the new Ecovacs Deebot Neo …



Laver Cup 2023

How to watch the 2024 Laver Cup in Australia

Posted by August 29th 2024

The tennis gods are re-stringing their racquets and straightening the court lines, because the Laver Cup – one of the tennis world’s latest inclusions – is getting ready to serve. Created to showcase some of …


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Most expensive appliances to run at home

Posted by September 2nd 2024

Managing your electricity bills can be tricky, especially when some of your favourite appliances may be the most expensive to run. If you’re looking to make a saving, it’s important to know which appliances are a …


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What is the cheapest phone plan from Telstra?

Posted by October 1st 2024

Australia’s largest telco Telstra might be the biggest name in the nation when it comes to mobile — but if you’re thinking of cheap phone plans, the company might not be what comes to mind. However, …



UEFA Nations League

How to watch the UEFA Nations League in Australia

Posted by August 28th 2024

For fans, the world of football is thankfully a busy one, with no shortage of competitions, leagues and events filling up the calendar to keep us entertained with blazing goals, stylish assists and sleek skills. …


NBL 2024 How to watch

How to watch the NBL in Australia in 2024

Posted by August 22nd 2024

While it’s hard to go past the thrills of the NBA, the local talent of Australian basketball is still a spectacle to behold, provided you get a chance to watch them! The NBL – National …



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3G network shutdown in Australia: What you need to know

Posted by October 1st 2024

You may have heard that the big three telcos are preparing to shut off their respective 3G mobile networks. Vodafone was the first telco to switch off 3G services in December 2023, however both Telstra …




UEFA Europa League

How to watch Europa League in Australia

Posted by August 28th 2024

European football is arguably some of the most entertaining football out there, with no shortage of competitions, leagues and players to get you out of your seats. But when it comes to the big stage, …