
Lucy Scotting
Lucy Scotting is a digital content writer for Tom’s Guide in Australia, covering NBN and internet-related news. Lucy started her career writing for HR and staffing industry publications, with articles covering emerging tech, business and finance.
In her spare time, Lucy can be found watching sci-fi movies, working on her dystopian fiction novel (in progress since 2017) or hanging out with her dog, Fletcher, and her three cats. If she’s not found doing any of the above, she’s likely on her next adventure to a new city, country, or continent.
Latest articles by Lucy Scotting

Click Frenzy 2025: the 10 best deals during May's biggest sales event
By Lucy Scotting, Stephen Lambrechts last updated
Click Frenzy Mayhem is here, with the major Aussie sales event taking place from Tuesday, May 13 to Friday, May 16, 2025.

Mother's Day gift ideas 2025: great presents to make mum smile on her special day
By Lucy Scotting last updated
Mother's Day is a few weeks away, but there's no time like the present to score your mum an awesome gift, especially before the big day arrives.

TPG NBN review
By Max Langridge, Lucy Scotting last updated
The TPG group is Australia's second-largest telco, but how does its main brand, TPG, compare to other NBN providers?

Amazon Prime Day 2025: everything we know about Amazon's next big sale event
By Stephen Lambrechts, Lucy Scotting last updated
With the arrival of a new year comes a whole slew of new sales events — here's when the next Prime Day sale is likely to take place.

Like a true champion, Mate just dropped a Flamin' Fast NBN plan with some neat perks
By Lucy Scotting published
Want to save on your NBN 1000 plan? Mate's ultrafast offering has got you covered, at just AU$90p/m using our exclusive code.

Rare Apple TV Plus discount nets you three months for AU$11.97 – but you’ll need to act fast
By Lucy Scotting published
Sign up for this rare Apple TV Plus deal now, and you can binge Severance, Ted Lasso and Murderbot for only AU$3.99p/m.

I've been crafting drinks in the Ninja Slushi for a month — here are my hot tips for the ultimate frozen drink
By Lucy Scotting published
The Ninja Slushi landed in Australia a few months ago, but is it really worth the price tag? I put it to the test to find out.

Dyson Promo Codes
By Lucy Scotting last updated
$405 OFF Use these 10 Dyson coupons to save on home appliances, from floor care and vacuum cleaners to hair and beauty.

Amazon Discount Codes
By Lucy Scotting last updated
5% OFF Use these 10 tried & tested Amazon Australia discount codes on your next order to maximise your savings.

Optus Discount Codes
By Lucy Scotting last updated
20% OFF Try these 8 Optus discount codes to save money on SIM-only plans, phones, smartwatches and more.

Best 5G home internet in Australia: is the NBN alternative for you?
By Lucy Scotting last updated
5G home broadband is still limited by its availability in Australia, but if you can get it, it could be the best internet option for your home.

Tineco's Floor One S6 Stretch has been an absolute gamechanger for my hardwood floors, and now it's AU$300 off
By Lucy Scotting published
Score a nice saving across a range of Tineco models on Amazon this weekend, including the Floor One S6 Stretch, now just AU$599.

Best internet plans for gaming in Australia: supercharge your online play
By Lucy Scotting last updated
Updated We compare the best NBN plans for gaming in Australia, looking at download speed, price and other beneficial features

NBN fibre upgrade: who can get it and how much does it cost?
By Lucy Scotting last updated
The NBN has pledged to upgrade millions of homes to a faster NBN speed. Are you eligible?

NBN typical evening speed explained: what is it and why does it matter?
By Lucy Scotting last updated
Not sure of the difference between NBN speed and typical evening speed? This article explains all.

NBN outage: What to do if your internet is down
By Lucy Scotting last updated
NBN dropouts are always possible, but there can be multiple causes. Follow these steps to determine the cause of yours.

NBN speed tiers: What they mean and which best fits your needs
By Lucy Scotting last updated
NBN is available at various speeds, but which one is best for your household?

New features are making old Kindles better page turners — and I'm all for it
By Lucy Scotting published
A new firmware update is rolling out useful features for Kindle devices, adding an AI-powered recap summary and a page-turn option for devices without buttons.

SpinTel’s gigabit NBN plan just became faster and cheaper – so I still can't recommend it highly enough
By Lucy Scotting published
SpinTel has just discounted its 1,000Mbps plan and given it a speed bump! Here's how to sign up for the cheapest ultrafast plan to date.

Best unlimited NBN plans: our expert picks based on speed, price and service
By Lucy Scotting last updated
The majority of NBN plans now come with unlimited data, so which one should you be signing up for?

Best wireless internet plans in Australia: Fixed, 5G & mobile broadband compared
By Lucy Scotting last updated
NBN isn't the only option to get online in Australia. We compare wireless internet plans including fixed, 5G and mobile.

Best cheap NBN plans: get quality internet from AU$39
By Lucy Scotting last updated
You don’t have to spend a fortune on your NBN, as these cheap plans prove.

The best wireless earbuds in Australia 2025: Our top picks for any budget
By Tammy Rogers last updated
The best wireless earbuds are a hotly contested sector so make sure you check out the best models we've heard based on our in-depth reviews and testing.
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