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Energy Bill hikes from 1 July – Featured on Today Show

Updated 03 July 2025

Kate Browne
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Energy Bill hikes from 1 July – Featured on Today Show

Kate joined the Today Show on Channel Nine to break down the July 1 energy bill hikes — and how everyday Australians can save hundreds by switching to a better plan. Read more


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author Kate Browne

Head of Research and Insights

Kate Browne is Compare Club's Head of Research and Insights. She has almost two decades of experience in the media as a managing editor, news editor, investigative journalist and broadcaster. She has worked at Yahoo Finance, Finder, CHOICE and the ABC and has written for dozens of publications including the Sydney Morning Herald, the Sun Herald, The Age, news.com.au, the Sunday Telegraph, The Big Issue, Sunday Life and Kidspot. She was also one of the writers and presenters of ABC TV's top-rating consumer affairs show The Checkout which ran for six seasons.

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