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Price changes, new offers and regulator announcements that affect your bills. Short and factual, with sources named, so you can act on it.

EnergyAustralia has admitted breaching the Electricity Retail Code by rolling out the Solar Sharer free power offer 33 days late. If you are an EnergyAustralia customer in NSW, SA or south-east Queensland, here is what changed and what to check on your account.

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AGL, Origin and EnergyAustralia changed their Victorian market offer prices on 1 August 2026. Most customers see a small drop, but the real savings are still in switching, not waiting for your provider to move you.

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Origin Energy will refund more than $270,000 to over 4,500 customers after an ACCC investigation found its Ongoing Saver electricity plan sometimes cost more than the Basic plan it claimed to beat. Here is how to know if you are affected and what to watch for.

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From July 2026, NBN Co has dropped the high-speed tier requirement for Fibre to the Curb upgrades. About 600,000 homes can move to full fibre while staying on a cheaper plan.

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The annual DMO and VDO reset is in effect. NSW and south-east Queensland reference prices fell 3.4% to 7.2%, Victoria dropped around 3%, and SA flat rates edged up. Here is what it means for your bill.

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NBN Co's Fibre Connect programme is upgrading eligible FTTN and FTTC addresses to full fibre at no installation cost. Here is how to check your address and what the real catch is. Updated for the July 2026 FTTC rule change.

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From 1 July 2026, households with a smart meter in NSW, south-east Queensland and SA can get three hours of free daytime electricity. You do not need solar panels. Here is how it works and the catch to check for.

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