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

It's official: Hulu arrives in Australia this October on Disney Plus
By Lucy Scotting published
Joining the likes of ESPN, Hulu will be available on Disney Plus in Australia and New Zealand starting October 9.

The Ninja Luxe Café Premier coffee machine has arrived in Australia — here's how to get your hands on the viral espresso maker
By Lucy Scotting last updated
Ninja's latest kitchen appliance, the Luxe Café Premier, has officially launched in Australia. Here's where to get your hands on the coveted coffee machine.

My Amazon device predictions came true — meet the new wave of Echo, Ring and Blink devices
By Lucy Scotting published
Amazon's latest devices were just announced, and I was right about the new Ring, Blink and Echo lineups coming to the brand in the coming weeks.

Dodo's just hatched a ripper deal on its NBN 500 plan — now the cheapest of the lot at just AU$63p/m
By Lucy Scotting published
Dodo's enticing AU$62.99p/m deal for its 500Mbps discount has just landed. Here's how to switch and save.

New Amazon devices are getting announced imminently, and I have a sneaking suspicion of what they may be
By Lucy Scotting published
Amazon's latest devices will be announced at midnight, but this price drop on the existing range makes me confident about what's coming up next.

I gave Origin’s Hybrid Mattress ⅘ stars in my recent review — and this 49% discount makes it even easier to recommend
By Lucy Scotting published
The Origin Hybrid mattress holds its own as a great budget alternative to pricy competitors — and now it's down to its cheapest price since EOFY 2025.

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 connection types: what do I have and which is best?
By Lucy Scotting last updated
There are numerous NBN connection types in Australia and not all are the same. Find out which type you have and the speeds you can achieve.

How to switch NBN providers: make sure you follow this checklist
By Lucy Scotting last updated
Switching NBN providers can often be a simple process, but these essential steps will make the process much easier.

Superloop’s new crazy-fast NBN plans have arrived – with a free Wi-Fi 7 eero router in tow
By Lucy Scotting published
Superloop has dropped a revised suite of NBN plans, including one for the newly minted NBN 2000 tier.

NBN 750 plans are now available, but are they actually worth it?
By Lucy Scotting published
The new 'superfast' tier has made its NBN debut this week, but are 750Mbps plans actually worth the investment? Here's what we found.

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 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?

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale has been confirmed for Australia — here are the official dates
By Lucy Scotting published
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2025 has officially been confirmed for October 7-13, 2025, in Australia, following on from July's weeklong members-only sale.

NBN 2000 plans have arrived: here's how much those blistering 2Gbps speeds will set you back
By Lucy Scotting published
A new top NBN tier has just dropped — here's what you can actually expect from the fastest internet speeds available in Australia, NBN 2000.

SpinTel goes for broke with a last-minute NBN 500 deal that costs just AU$64p/m
By Lucy Scotting published
New NBN 500 plans roll out in the coming days, but this early deal takes the cake at just AU$64p/m for the first six months.

Dyson’s just upgraded its popular pet vacuum — and it’s super powered on pet fur
By Lucy Scotting last updated
After a slew of new products were announced overnight, Dyson has launched three devices that are available today (September 5) in Australia and the U.K.

Father's Day 2025: 20+ great gift ideas for all kinds of interests
By Lucy Scotting last updated
Father's Day is only a few days away, but there's no time like the present to score your dad a gift he'll love.

They're not even officially out yet, but NBN's new 500Mbps plans are already making most other speed tiers look dumb
By Lucy Scotting published
NBN 500 plans are launching soon, but these early adopters are worth jumping the gun for — here's why you should make the switch ahead of the September 14 live date.

The Kindle Colorsoft has been on my wishlist for a while — and now it's got its first Aussie discount
By Lucy Scotting published
The newest Kindle to hit Aussie (book) shelves, the Colorsoft, has received its first-ever discount on Amazon, and while it’s still expensive, it’s a tempting offer.

It’s International Dog Day — as a pup parent, here's how I'm planning to spoil my pooch
By Lucy Scotting published
Celebrate International Dog Day (August 26) with these 5 pet-parent-approved purchases.

I put two 'Dyson dupe' hairdryers to the ultimate test — here's how the Laifen SE 2 and the Dreame Glory Mix compare
By Lucy Scotting published
I've spent the past month putting the Laifen SE 2 and Dreame Glory Mix to the test to find out if there's a rival budget solution to the Dyson Supersonic.

Even ahead of NBN Co's upcoming speed upgrades, Aussies are already moving to faster internet plans
By Lucy Scotting published
Opensignal's latest report reveals that Aussies are jumping aboard the faster internet train, ditching well-known telcos in favour of budget providers.
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