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Up to $750 off tech in Vodafone, iiNet and TPG EOFY sales

Posted by June 28th 2024

TPG Telecom has rounded up a big bunch of deals across several big telco brands for this year’s end-of-financial-year (EOFY) sales. This means there’s something on offer for almost everyone, from discounted NBN plans to …


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Fill up with Maccas’ new meal deal for just $6.95

Posted by June 5th 2024

Aussies who are on the hunt for a quick meal at a bargain price are in for a treat with the release of McDonald’s new McSmart meal. The new meal deal includes two burgers, small fries …







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Your guide to 2024 Easter long weekend trading hours

Posted by April 2nd 2024

Aussie families will be out and about for Easter this year, taking advantage of the long weekend and enjoying a break together. With many shops and stores closed over the Easter weekend, it can be …


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Telstra launches Starlink satellite plans: Should you ditch the NBN?

Posted by January 17th 2025

Telstra's new Satellite Home Internet plans are finally available to residential customers, giving Aussies in regional areas a new option for faster and more reliable internet. Originally announced in July 2023, Telstra's satellite plans include broadband …


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Why so many homes are switching to Aussie Broadband for NBN

Posted by March 15th 2024

Aussie Broadband continues to kick goals in its quest for nationwide NBN domination, according to new data from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The ACCC's latest NBN Wholesale Market Indicators Report shows that …


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NBN Co’s new plan to boost your internet speed for FREE

Posted by May 20th 2025

NBN Co has unveiled plans to offer even more value to customers jumping on its free fibre upgrade program. The company is proposing to boost download speeds by up to five times faster on selected …


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Tangerine hacked: Personal info of 230,000 customers exposed

Posted by February 22nd 2024

Tangerine is the latest Aussie telco to suffer a major data breach, after the personal details of 232,000 customers were stolen by hackers.  Tangerine said in a statement that the hack occurred February 18, with management …


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Cut your internet bills: Australia’s cheapest NBN plans

Posted by February 21st 2024

This where Canstar Blue comes in. If you're on the hunt for the very cheapest NBN plans from providers big and small, we've got you covered. Using our extensive NBN database, we've picked out the …


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Upgrade to fast NBN with TPG, score $250 off your bill

Posted by February 13th 2024

Ready for faster home internet, but concerned about paying more on your broadband bill? TPG's newest deal for upgrading customers offers superior speeds, as well as a sweet discount on plan prices. For a limited time, …



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OPPO releases budget-friendly A79 5G made for entertainment

Posted by January 19th 2024

Buying a new quality phone on a budget has never been easier, thanks to brands like OPPO — a manufacturer that continues to focus on its cheap phone range. The latest release in OPPO’s budget-friendly A …


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The best trade-in deals for the Samsung Galaxy S24

Posted by January 19th 2024

The long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S24 series is here, but these premium phones don't come cheap. With prices beginning at $1,399 for the base Galaxy S24 — and up to $2,799 for the high-end Galaxy S24 …


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Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra plans and deals

Posted by July 24th 2025

The brand has also been awarded Canstar Blue’s 2024 award for Most Satisfied Customers — Smartphones after taking out the same award in 2023, proving that Aussies find a lot to love about Samsung’s phones. If …