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Solar Sharer Offer: The Three Free Hours Matter Less Than the Peak That Follows

The Solar Sharer Offer is a government-priced electricity plan that, since 1 July 2026, has given eligible households in New South Wales, south-east Queensland and South...

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Personal Finance5 days ago

Is That Black Friday Discount Real? Check What It Sold For in October

Black Friday falls on Friday 27 November this year, with Cyber Monday three days later on 30 November. Between now and then you will see a...

Right-hand-drive compact SUV parked in a suburban car hire yard in late afternoon light, one front door open with a set of keys hanging from the handle and a clipboard with a blank condition sheet on the bonnet

Travel3 weeks ago

Car Hire Excess, Explained: What You Pay, What Is Excluded, and What to Check at Pickup

The excess is the amount you are liable for if the car is damaged or stolen. It is not a fee, and it is not a...

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Travel8 months ago

The Second Car That Never Gets Driven: When Taxis and Car Hire Are Cheaper

Many households own a second car that is driven far less than the first one. It sits in the driveway during the week, comes out for...

Travel11 months ago

Holiday Travel Hack: Save Big on Airport Car Rentals and Drive More for Less

Airport car hire is one of the easiest parts of a holiday to overpay for, and the reason is simple timing. Everyone lands at the same...

Eco Friendly12 months ago

How to Reduce Energy Bill with Eco Habits: Smart Tips for Every Home

Household energy bills vary with climate, the size of the home and the habits of the people in it, so no two households will save the...

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Financial2 years ago

GST vs No GST: What’s Actually Cheaper for Australian Shoppers?

Most of us pay the GST without ever really thinking about it, because in Australia the tax is already in the price on the shelf. You...

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Solar Sharer Offer: The Three Free Hours Matter Less Than the Peak That Follows

Is That Black Friday Discount Real? Check What It Sold For in October

Car Hire Excess, Explained: What You Pay, What Is Excluded, and What to Check at Pickup

The Second Car That Never Gets Driven: When Taxis and Car Hire Are Cheaper

Holiday Travel Hack: Save Big on Airport Car Rentals and Drive More for Less

How to Reduce Energy Bill with Eco Habits: Smart Tips for Every Home

GST vs No GST: What’s Actually Cheaper for Australian Shoppers?

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