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30,000 families to receive free NBN for 12 months

Posted by February 2nd 2024

The Australian Government is partnering with NBN Co to offer thousands of low-income Aussie families a free NBN plan for a full 12 months. Labor's School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI) will be open to up to …



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How Coles’ raincheck on discounted groceries works

Posted by February 8th 2023

Have you ever spied a special so good you needed to dash to the store, only to find it was sold out? A little-known hack called a raincheck can help shoppers score discounts on grocery items …



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Frustrated MyRepublic customer? Here are your NBN switching options

Posted by February 6th 2023

MyRepublic has finally shut its website to new customers, weeks after Canstar Blue reported that the Singapore-based NBN provider had decided to leave the Australian internet market. MyRepublic, which had been offering NBN plans in Australia …


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Where to buy the cheapest milk

Posted by May 22nd 2024

Rising living costs, supply chain disruptions, and ongoing supermarket ‘milk wars’ have seen the price of milk skyrocket. Hyperinflation and subsequent rising grocery costs are also putting pressure on household budgets like never before. To …


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Woolworths brings back fan favourite Bricks collectables

Posted by February 2nd 2023

Woolworths is bringing back its popular Lego-style collectables – Woolworths Bricks – this time with an adorable farm theme. What’s included in Woolworths Bricks Farm? The latest iteration of Woolworths Bricks, called Bricks Farm, features elements that …






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Save up to $180 off Tangerine’s fast NBN plans

Posted by December 28th 2022

It might be the time of year where many of us are distracted by shopping, holidays, parties and relaxing days in the outdoors, but it might also be the right time to get your household …




The best Christmas lights to buy in 2022

Posted by December 20th 2022

  Christmas lights are one of the most exciting parts of Christmas, making it pretty disappointing when it comes time to light up and you find your bulbs have fizzled. Whether you’re looking to buy some …


ALDI slings $39.99 air fryer & budget food processor in Special Buys

ALDI slings air fryer with rotisserie & dehydrator for $149

Posted by December 19th 2022

ALDI is bringing back its cult $149 air fryer with an oven, rotisserie, and dehydrator function, just in time for Christmas. It's in Special Buys from Wednesday, 21 December (until stocks last), along with other …


Christmas gifts under $100 from Myer

Posted by December 15th 2022

The joy of giving at Christmas doesn’t have to break the bank. If you’re tossing up what to put under the tree this festive season, all while sticking to your budget, we’ve rounded up gift …


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Telstra offers $1 NBN plans to new customers

Posted by December 15th 2022

The lead up to the end of the year can be a financially stressful time for many Aussie households, regardless of the current rising cost of living. Looking at making some savings on your household …



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Telco in 2022: why NBN prices increased, but upload speeds didn’t

Posted by December 14th 2022

Residential NBN prices have risen by as much as nine per cent over the past twelve months despite performance remaining largely unchanged, according to a new report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The …