Bills

  • Cut price power deals

    With households already under stress to keep up with power prices, electricity charges are set to go up by at least sixteen per cent on July 1st.

    May 8, 6:18 pm
  • Power saving breakthrough

    While the bills keep rising, an Australian invention has the power to reduce electricity bills from thousands of dollars to virtually nothing.

    April 23, 6:18 pm
  • Power cashback deals

    Major power companies have declared war in the fight for your business by offering discounts, slashing rates, and now offering cash incentives.

    April 12, 6:18 pm
  • Smart meter safety concerns

    The controversy surrounding smart meters doesn't stop at getting your bills, and while industry test show they're safe to use, plenty disagree.

    April 9, 6:18 pm
  • Call rates under investigation

    When telcos got rid of different STD codes in the same states, they didn't get rid of the charges, charging 'local' calls at long distance rates.

    April 9, 6:18 pm
  • Power companies exposed

    As energy prices increase, so do the number of companies battling for your business, and some are resorting to aggressive and dishonest tactics.

    April 5, 6:18 pm
  • Gas bill shock

    We know there are some crazy energy bills being sent to people, but a gas bill for more than $54,000 has truly stumped its recipient.

    March 30, 6:18 pm
  • Telco kickback investigation

    A Telstra call centre based in the Philippines is under investigation over claims a worker offered to kill big bills for a small kickback fee.

    March 21, 6:18 pm
  • Smart meter fire risks?

    The installation of smart meters is compulsory in hundreds of thousands of homes across the country, but there are real concerns about their safety.

    March 14, 6:18 pm
  • Record rainfall, rising prices

    As record rains fall across much of the country, and despite the fact that our dams are full to overflowing, the water prices keep on rising.

    March 2, 6:18 pm
  • Electricity saving tips

    The impact of the Carbon Tax on power prices is likely to take affect in April, with predictions that bills will rise by at least ten per cent.

    February 29, 6:18 pm
  • Power bill fightback

    People power is working to beat the seemingly never-ending power bill price hikes, with customers beating down their bills by more than 20 per cent.

    February 24, 6:18 pm
  • Deal or no deal?

    We're being warned to think twice before signing up with a telco financing system, especially for a deal that seems too good to be true.

    January 31, 6:18 pm
  • Collectors calling

    You wouldn't expect to find a debt collector at your door when your eight-year-old owes $7 in late fees for library books, but maybe you should.

    January 17, 6:18 pm
  • Power price hikes

    More pain is on the way with big rises due to renewable energy initiatives, on top of increases the power companies have already factored in.

    December 29, 6:18 pm
  • Best bundle deals

    The big trend in telecommunications is keeping customers happy with convenience and savings while helping companies keep their customers.

    December 28, 6:18 pm
  • Power cut off bungle

    A disabled man's home was left without power after an incorrect decision by call centre staff, leaving him without electricity for nearly a year.

    December 20, 6:18 pm
  • Monster bills break records

    Bills being sent by telcos are so wildly out of whack, they're leaving people in shock, but the phone companies won't hear of their being wrong.

    December 15, 6:21 pm
  • One Big Switch savings

    One Big Switch uses people power to force companies to lower their prices. Find out how you can save money on your household bills.

    November 28, 6:11 pm
  • Water bill breaks the bank

    Here's a water bill that's hard to comprehend and it's all because of an underground leak.

    November 24, 7:12 pm

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