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Phillip Portman

When he’s not busy writing, Phillip can usually be found at the movies, playing with his Italian Greyhound Wilma, hanging out with his cockatiel Tiki, or talking about everything pop culture. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Journalism and has previously written about health, entertainment, and lifestyle for various publications. Phillip loves to help others and hopes that people learn something new from his articles.

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Stories by Phillip Portman

Woman getting storm update during blackout

16 Dec 2024 08:00

Don’t wait for a power cut – What to do now to prepare for blackout season

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

A perfect storm of factors can lead to a blackout, but there are ways to prepare.

13 Dec 2024 10:21

Aussies set for frugal 2025, with ¾ planning spending bans

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Australians are looking to tighten their spending in 2025.

Australian New Year Resolutions for 2024

13 Dec 2024 10:04

Year of the health kick: Australia’s top 2025 New Year’s Resolutions revealed

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

The research found that 45.9% of Australians vowed to live a healthier lifestyle in 2025.

13 Dec 2024 09:00

New South Wales crowned the mould capital of Australia

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

One in five people from New South Wales surveyed have experienced mould in their home in the last 12 months.

12 Dec 2024 15:03

‘Thanks, but no thanks’: Research reveals Australia’s worst regifters at Christmas

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

One in five Australians regift their unwanted presents over the holiday period.

woman with stolen package

12 Dec 2024 11:05

Nearly half of Australians experience online delivery issues, but who covers lost or damaged packages?

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Parcels that are stolen or damaged may not be covered by your contents insurance policy.

11 Dec 2024 10:37

‘Throwing money away’: Health insurance warning to millions of Aussies as D-day approaches

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Many of the country’s leading health insurers reset their extras benefit limits at the start of the New Year.

9 Dec 2024 11:43

‘More increases are imminent’: Why Australians should prepare for a health insurance hike in 2025

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by David Koch

We should expect an announcement on how much premiums are changing anywhere from December to March of next year.

Man putting Christmas lights up

2 Dec 2024 09:36

Christmas plunged into darkness as Aussies plan to cut X-mas lights to save money

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Many Aussies will change their energy consumption habits over Christmas.

22 Nov 2024 15:51

From gastro to bug bites – new survey reveals Australia’s top holiday illnesses and injuries

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

One in five Australians surveyed (22.8%) have experienced gastro, vomiting or diarrhoea while overseas.

8 Nov 2024 10:00

Deals on electronics, clothes and holidays are still what Aussies are buying in Black Friday deals

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Phillip Portman

Compare the Market data has found that Aussies are more likely to snag a bargain on a retail item this Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.

30 Oct 2024 14:24

Victorian solar feed-in tariffs to decrease dramatically as legacy scheme ends

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Some households may experience bill shock as the warm weather approaches and they no longer have a high feed-in tariff payback to offset their electricity usage.

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