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How to save 10c a litre on fuel with Ampol Energy

Posted by September 25th 2024

Keen for some price pain relief on both your home power bills and trips to the bowser? Then it could be time to check out Ampol Energy and its attractive fuel discount offer. That’s right, petrol …


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The best iPhone 16 deals and trade-in offers in Australia

Posted by July 23rd 2025

Apple's all-new iPhone 16 series combines premium hardware with cutting-edge software and AI: but while many Australians will be keen to upgrade, these are far from the cheapest phones on the market. Although outright prices …


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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 …



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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 …


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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, …




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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 …




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Swoop’s fast internet deals can save you up to $210

Posted by August 6th 2024

Coinciding with Paris 2024, Swoop has rolled out a new promotional campaign called 'Go for Gold' - saving lucky customers up to $210 on fast home internet. Running through to September 30, Swoop's new promotions offer …


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Vodafone launches 5G phone price beat guarantee

Posted by November 8th 2024

Update: As of November 12, 2024, Vodafone's 5G price beat guarantee will no longer be available. However, customers can still claim a price beat guarantee on TPG's high-speed NBN plans as described below. Vodafone has introduced …



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Dyson announces OnTrac headphones with 55-hour battery life

Posted by July 23rd 2024

Dyson is venturing further into the world of audio technology, announcing the upcoming release of its OnTrac headphones.  The customisable headphones boast a 55-hour battery life, which is one of the best on the market, …