Lucy Scotting is a staff writer for Tom’s Guide Australia, primarily covering lifestyle, streaming 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. 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

Cheap NBN plans: best picks from AU$41p/m to lock in affordable and reliable internet
By Lucy Scotting Last updated
You don’t have to spend a fortune on your NBN, as these cheap plans prove.

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

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 NBN plans for seniors: top internet options for over 60s
By Lucy Scotting Last updated
Seniors in Australia can benefit from internet too, and these dedicated NBN plans for seniors offer up a simple, affordable package.

Best NBN plans for singles: top picks for one-person households
By Lucy Scotting Last updated
We compare the best NBN options for people living alone, including the cheapest and the fastest.

Best internet plans in Australia 2026: compare NBN, 5G broadband, home wireless, and private fibre networks
By Lucy Scotting Last updated
There are numerous ways to connect to the internet in Australia; we'll help you find the best option for your home

Best NBN alternatives: top-rated non-NBN options for getting online
By Lucy Scotting Last updated
Compared Australians have a number of options to get online, and the best option for you might not be the NBN.

Best 5G home internet plans: is this wireless broadband alternative right for you?
By Lucy Scotting Last updated
5G home broadband is still limited by its availability in Australia, but if you can access the wireless internet option, it could be the best for your home.

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.

With World Photography Day just around the corner, I've found 18 affordable snappers that are worth ditching your phone for
By Lucy Scotting Published
It's World Photography Day on August 19, and there's no better time to pick up one of these 18 affordable cameras to celebrate the occasion.

Best NBN 2000 plans: top providers and deals for Australia's 'Hyperfast' internet tier
By Lucy Scotting Last updated
The fastest speed tier has arrived. Here's what to expect from NBN 2000 plans, including prices, TES claims and connection types.

Best NBN 1000 plans: top options for Australia’s second-fastest internet tier
By Lucy Scotting Last updated
Ultrafast NBN is alive and well in Australia — and these are the providers offering the best value plans.

Best NBN 750 plans: which providers take the lead for this speedy 250Mbps replacement?
By Lucy Scotting Last updated
A superfast tier upgrade is officially live. Here's what to expect from the new NBN 750 plans.

Best NBN 500 plans: fast and reliable recommendations for the latest speed tier
By Lucy Scotting Last updated
NBN 500 plans have arrived — are you ready for the speed upgrade? Here's what to expect.

Best NBN 250 plans: the cheapest, fastest and best overall options
By Lucy Scotting Last updated
Looking to get superfast internet at home? These are the NBN plans you need to signing up for.

Best NBN 100 plans: compare your options for fast NBN
By Lucy Scotting Last updated
NBN 100 offers enough speed to meet the needs of an average-sized household and these plans are the best to take advantage.

I'm a shopping writer and I've scoured all the retailers participating in the August Afterpay Day sale — here are the best 52 deals I've found on Day 2
By Lucy Scotting Last updated
August's Afterpay Day sale has landed — here are the best deals I've found so far.

Afterpay Day 2026: the best 10 deals to shop right now
By Lucy Scotting Last updated
Looking to bag a bargain? We've hand-picked the 10 best Afterpay Day deals available.

Forget socks — shop these 30 expert-picked skincare and haircare buys for dad this Father's Day
By Lucy Scotting Published
Looking to upgrade dad's skincare or hair care routine? These 30 products would make excellent gifts this Father's Day 2026.

This viral couch was all over my TikTok, so I got it and put it to the test
By Lucy Scotting Published
Viral Canadian lounge brand Cozey has made its way Down Under, and I put one of its modular sofas to the test.

I took my Insta360 Go 3S Retro on-the-move with me for a month — here's how it's changed the way I take photos
By Lucy Scotting Published
I tried Insta360's newest thumb-sized camera, the Go 3S Retro, for a month. Here's how I fared.

NBN 500 is the new broadband sweet spot — here's why I recommend a 500Mbps plan for most Aussie households
By Lucy Scotting Published
Thinking of switching your NBN plan? Here's why I recommend 500Mbps for most Australian households.

Alexa+ has finally landed in Australia — but am I ready to let an AI-powered virtual assistant manage my life?
By Lucy Scotting Published
Alexa+ — Amazon's generative AI-enhanced voice assistant — has landed in Australia, with early access available from today (August 6) for eligible customers.
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