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

Prime Video pricing in Australia: how much Amazon's streaming service costs in 2025
By Lucy Scotting last updated
Interested in finding out how much Prime Video will cost you this month? We've put together this guide just for you.

How to cancel your Disney Plus subscription
By Lucy Scotting last updated
Thinking about cancelling your Disney Plus subscription this month? We’ve got you covered with this step-by-step tutorial.

Disney Plus prices in Australia: monthly and yearly subscription costs in 2025
By Lucy Scotting last updated
We’ve gathered all there is to know about Disney Plus, including plan information, content quality and more.

How to cancel your Netflix subscription: a step-by-step guide
By Lucy Scotting last updated
Thinking about cancelling your Netflix subscription this month? We’ve got you covered with this step-by-step tutorial.

Huge Crocs sales now live in Australia – 5 deals I'd shop, starting from just AU$24
By Lucy Scotting published
Save big on your next Crocs purchase with up to 80% off selected styles.

Superloop Opticomm review
By Lucy Scotting published
We reviewed Superloop's Opticomm fibre internet and found this home broadband alternative to be a true rival to the NBN for private fibre addresses.

Take a hands-off approach to cleaning with these 4 superb robovac deals
By Lucy Scotting published
Buying a new vacuum shouldn't cost you an arm and a leg, and these great robot vacuum deals on Amazon prove just that, with up to 54% off.

Fret not, Opticomm users – the private fibre-internet company has confirmed it's matching NBN Co's upcoming speed boosts
By Lucy Scotting published
NBN speed increases aren't the only ones coming into effect this September — Here's what's coming for Opticomm fibre plans.

NBN 750 plans are coming soon as a FREE upgrade – here's everything we know about the imminent NBN 250 replacement
By Lucy Scotting last updated
A new superfast tier upgrade is coming in September. Here's what to expect from the impending speed boost and new NBN 750 plans.

SpinTel just joined the 'early NBN 500' club with this super-tempting AU$74p/m 500Mbps plan
By Lucy Scotting published
SpinTel has beat the rest in offering a brand new NBN 500 plan for just AU$74p/m for the first six months.

I've been using this budget-friendly cordless vacuum to suck up my dog's hair — and now it's discounted by 40% post Prime Day
By Lucy Scotting published
The Dreame U20 is a great budget cordless vacuum that’s under AU$400 even at full price, but it’s down to just AU$239.99 on Amazon right now.

This compact power bank will save your phone's lifespan — and it's currently 36% off in this post-Prime Day deal
By Lucy Scotting published
Powering up on the go shouldn't be a hassle. This INIU B6 power bank proves just that — and it's now discounted by 36% on Amazon.

This Dyson Supersonic hair dryer dupe is now at its lowest price ever — nab it for just AU$174.99
By Lucy Scotting last updated
The Laifen SE is a Dyson Supersonic dupe that will give you great results in minutes and costs just a fraction of the price — now at an all-time low since Prime Day 2025.

I'm a coffee lover — here are 5 great discounts I've found on top-rated Breville and Nespresso machines
By Lucy Scotting published
Need a new coffee machine? Here are some stellar discounts on five coffee makers from Nespresso and Breville.

I've watched most of Netflix's top-streamed shows in 2025 — here are 3 to watch and 2 you should skip
By Lucy Scotting last updated
Netflix's latest report revealed the top-rated television shows of 2025. Here are 3 I'd recommend, and 2 worth avoiding.

Amaysim might be new to selling internet plans, but it's won me over with this neat NBN 100 deal
By Lucy Scotting published
Need a new NBN plan? Consider yourself sorted with Amaysim's 100Mbps plan for just AU$70p/m.

Prime Day 2025: here's what we know about Amazon's next big sale in Australia
By Stephen Lambrechts, Lucy Scotting last updated
Amazon's Prime Day sale has just ended, but Prime Big Deal Days will likely bring back the bargains later this year.

Xmas in July gift ideas — get your shopping done early (and cheaply) with these 7 giftable Prime Day deals
By Lucy Scotting published
Already thinking about Christmas 2025? Here are 7 gift ideas that are worth picking up during Amazon Prime Day.

Shopping Skechers deals this Prime Day? Put your feet up: I've found the 7 best discounted pairs
By Lucy Scotting published
Amazon Prime Day is here, and so are great Skechers deals. Here are 7 worth slipping into right now.

I really don't need a new Nespresso machine, but at just AU$80, this Vertuo Pop deal is shockingly cheap
By Lucy Scotting published
Need a new coffee machine? Nespresso's Vertuo Pop is down to just AU$80 this Prime Day, but you'd better get in quick.

As a life-long Lego fan, these are the 8 discounted sets I'm eyeballing this Prime Day
By Lucy Scotting published
Lego sets are up to 44% off on Amazon during Prime Day. Here are 8 worth picking up now.

Here are 8 Apple deals you don't wanna miss this Prime Day
By Lucy Scotting published
Save big on a new Apple iPad, iPhone or MacBook, with up to 30% off select products during Amazon Prime Day.

Exetel just gazumped NBN Co, dropping a great-value NBN 500 plan way ahead of schedule
By Lucy Scotting published
Exetel's latest rebrand has seen the Aussie telco discontinue all its NBN plans and replace them with a single NBN 500 plan at a very nice price.
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