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IKEA new online marketplace

IKEA launches new online marketplace for second-hand furniture

Posted by April 26th 2022

IKEA has finally launched its much anticipated online marketplace for shoppers to buy and sell second-hand furniture and homewares. Queensland customers will be the first to try the new shopping experience before it's rolled out …


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Wesfarmers locks in renewables to power stores in Queensland

Posted by March 31st 2022

Retail conglomerate Wesfarmers has locked in a new long-term renewable electricity purchase agreement for 147 of its Queensland stores, Greenpeace Australia Pacific announced. It means that select Bunnings, Kmart, Target and Officeworks sites across the Sunshine …


Shoppers go wild over Kmart’s skinny storage trolley

Shoppers go wild over Kmart’s skinny storage trolley

Posted by March 24th 2022

A Kmart shopper has shared a ‘genius’ hack to add extra storage in small nooks and spaces in your kitchen using the department store’s slimline trolley. Kmart’s skinny trolley retails for a cheap and cheerful $35 …


What is unit pricing? How to work out the REAL cost of groceries

Posted by February 23rd 2024

If you’re feeling the pinch of rising prices, especially at the supermarket, you’re not alone. A recent Canstar Blue survey revealed a whopping 71% of Australian shoppers have noticed the price of usual grocery items …


Ride-on lawnmowers Buying Guide

Ride-on Lawn Mower Review & Guide

Posted by January 13th 2023

If your lawn resembles anything more than a nature strip, or you live on anything bigger than half an acre, no doubt you've considered purchasing a ride-on mower to help make tackling the lawn a …



Dan Murphy's store in Australia

Cheers! Dan Murphy’s using solar power to cool its drinks

Posted by December 12th 2023

Liquor merchant Dan Murphy’s has celebrated its commitment to renewable energy by proudly unveiling a new-look logo on the roof of one of its Adelaide stores, and it’s pretty genius. The Dan Murphy’s Brickworks store in …


Macca’s launches first ‘MyMacca’s Rewards’ loyalty program

McDonald’s launches first ‘MyMacca’s Rewards’ loyalty program

Posted by August 17th 2022

McDonald’s is launching its first-ever loyalty program called MyMacca’s Rewards – to allow customers to earn and redeem points for free food and drinks. MyMacca’s Rewards is available nationally (from Thursday, 3 March). Customers can earn …


Kmart sandwich maker reviews

Are Kmart sandwich makers any good? Review

Posted by March 13th 2023

Spreading butter on both sides of the bread may seem like the way to make the perfect toastie, but the real secret sauce is actually the sandwich maker. While a good jaffle maker can help …


Is a Costco membership worth it? Review

Posted by October 21st 2022

Costco is the paradise of bargain hunters − where you can shop bulk household staples, fill your car up on cheap petrol, and stock up on your favourite wine, all in one place and at …


Kmart $89 coffee machine review

Are Kmart coffee machines any good? Review

Posted by August 12th 2022

If you love coffee and a bargain, you’ve perhaps pondered snagging the $89 Kmart coffee machine. The cut-price Anko coffee machine has continued to garner plenty of attention since it first hit shelves, with most …



Kmart bread maker review

Is the Kmart bread maker any good? Review

Posted by August 19th 2022

If there’s anything better than freshly baked bread, it’s baking fresh bread at home and at the touch of a button with a bread maker. But like any kitchen appliance, you’re not short on options, …


Online Groceries

Where you can buy groceries online in Australia

Posted by February 23rd 2024

There’s nothing worse than arriving home after a long hard day at work only to be faced with a can of tuna, three limes and a mouldy avocado staring back at you from the fridge. …


IKEA price hike 2022

IKEA cites pandemic supply issues for 2022 price hike

Posted by January 5th 2022

IKEA has announced it will increase prices on the majority of its products in 2022, citing pandemic supply issues for the price hike. The furniture retailer said prices will increase by an average of 9% in …



Buying Alcohol Online

Alcohol Delivery Services in Australia

Posted by December 12th 2023

Braving the bottle-o before a shindig can be equal parts exciting and inconvenient. Exciting because you’re about to stock up for what’s sure to be a good time, but inconvenient because everyone else has the …



Black Friday 30% off travel accommodation deals

Posted by September 21st 2022

In need of a holiday or quick staycay? Well, you’re in luck because Oaks and Avani Hotels & Resorts are offering up to 30% off travel accommodations across Australia and New Zealand for Black Friday! The …


Mowing the lawn

Cheap Lawn Mower Buying Guide

Posted by September 14th 2022

The cheapest powered lawn mowers can be found for around $200, but are they any good? Compare mowers from ALDI, Ozito & others with Canstar Blue.