Consumer News

Coles launches ‘Stikeez’ campaign to get kids eating fruit and veg

Posted by July 25th 2022

Move over Little Shop, there’s a new collectables craze at Coles – Stikeez! After the supermarket chain’s wildly successful Little Shop campaign last winter, featuring miniature versions of 30 popular grocery staples such as Weet-Bix, Vegemite, …


ACMA releases telco customer service report

Posted by February 24th 2022

Telco regulatory body the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released its latest report into customer service performance from Aussie mobile and internet providers, giving a small glimpse into just how (and how well!) major …


TPG cancels mobile network, blames Huawei ban

Posted by July 27th 2022

Way back in April of 2017, Aussie telco TPG announced its intentions to take on Telstra, Optus and Vodafone by building its own Australia-wide mobile network. Almost two years later - and less than six months …


Samsung confirms foldable Galaxy phone for 2019

Posted by April 12th 2023

After months of speculation, Samsung has confirmed its world-first foldable smartphone will launch later this year. First glimpsed in November at Samsung’s own Developers Conference, the as-yet unnamed device is now expected to arrive in the …


Gas retailer Kleenheat fined over big discount advertising

Posted by May 4th 2022

Western Australia gas retailer Kleenheat has been fined more than $25,000 for allegedly misleading consumers about the potential benefits of a big discount plan. The Wesfarmers-owned gas supplier has been stung by the Australian Competition and …


ACCC flags concerns over Vodafone-TPG merger

Posted by July 5th 2022

Australia’s consumer watchdog has expressed concerns about the proposed merger between telco giants TPG and Vodafone, citing a detrimental impact on price competition. The two companies confirmed their intentions to merge into a single telecommunications firm …



TPG tops ACCC broadband speed report

Posted by July 27th 2022

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has today released its latest Measuring Broadband Australia report, giving Aussies a useful insight into which NBN plans offer the best real-world speeds - and TPG has claimed the …


ALDI reveals swimming pool gear Special Buys

Posted by July 25th 2022

With summer just around the corner, it seems like the perfect time for ALDI to bring out its pool gear Special Buys. All types of pool essentials will hit the middle aisle this Wednesday (24 October) …


Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL: Specs, Prices & More

Posted by October 14th 2022

Google's long-awaited Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have finally been announced - and although months of leaks have rendered the launch a little underwhelming, there's still some surprises in store for Australian buyers. The biggest …


Australia’s only pizza vending machine opens

Posted by October 2nd 2018

Just when you thought fast food couldn’t get any quicker, Australia’s only pizza vending machine has just been opened for business. Yes, you heard correctly – a vending machine that spits out pizza. What a time …



TPG, Vodafone to create telco superpower in $15 billion merger

Posted by July 7th 2022

If you thought Telstra was a giant, get a load of the two telcos trying to slay it. Following speculation, Vodafone Australia and TPG Telecom have announced their plans to merge into a single telecommunications firm …


ALDI rolls out its lawn mower and other gardening gear

Posted by July 25th 2022

The weather is warming up, and the grass is starting to grow, so ALDI’s lawn mower Special Buy event is here. This Saturday (September 1), ALDI’s middle aisles will feature lawn mowers and other garden essentials, …



Aussie Broadband tops NBN speed charts in latest ACCC review

Posted by July 5th 2022

Australia’s consumer watchdog has released its latest report into broadband speeds across the country and there’s a surprise name at the top of the charts – Aussie Broadband. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) found …


Coles launches mini collectables of your favourite groceries

Posted by July 25th 2022

Coles has a big new plan to win your supermarket loyalty – in the form of small ‘collectable’ toy versions of some of its most popular products. From Wednesday (July 18), Coles will give away the mini …


Why your Toyota HiLux could lose engine power

Posted by January 7th 2021

Drivers behind the wheel of one of Australia’s most popular vehicles may experience a loss in engine power because of an apparent design fault, according to reports. The Toyota HiLux Diesel ute, the top selling car …


Coles goes plastic bag free but Kmart and Target refuse

Posted by July 25th 2022

Coles customers are the latest to vent their frustration as stores across the country remove single-use plastic shopping bags. Following in the footsteps of Woolworths, which implemented the ban in all Australian stores last week, consumers …


Vodafone finally kills off home phones, cuts NBN prices

Posted by February 10th 2021

Cheaper internet, stronger Wi-Fi, and a new way to make home phone calls are coming your way if you are a Vodafone customer. Vodafone has announced it is introducing discounts on its National Broadband Network (NBN) …