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Angus Kidman

Angus Kidman

Editor-at-large

Angus Kidman is the international editor-at-large at Finder. He's an award-winning journalist who has reported on technology, travel, finance and other topics for over 30 years. Angus appears regularly on Sunrise, Today, The Project, Seven News and other TV and radio shows. His previous jobs include editor for Lifehacker Australia and editor-in-chief for Australian Personal Computer, and he's written for dozens of publications including Escape, the Sydney Morning Herald, Gizmodo, The Australian, the AFR, Kotaku, ZDNet and Business Insider. He won Best Consumer Technology Writer at the IT Journalism Awards in 2010 and 2012, Best Columnist at the same awards in 2014, Best Reviewer at the same awards in 2020, and was a finalist for Editor of the Year at the 2017 Mumbrella Publish Awards.

To contact Angus for a media interview, please email aupr@finder.com.

Expertise

  • Frequent flyer
  • Travel
  • Technology
  • Broadband

Experience

  • Technology commentator for ABC Radio National since 2013
  • Annual Finder Innovation Awards judge for tech innovation and travel categories
  • Mumbrella Publish awards judge

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours/First Class): Linguistics | University of New England | 1990-1993

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Latest articles by Angus Kidman

202 articles written by this author

Coles iPhone Velocity points hack: Score a free Virgin flight

You could easily score up to 25,000 bonus Velocity Points right now.

Angus Kidman 4 December 2024
Coles iPhone Velocity points hack: Score a free Virgin flight

Qantas Points iPhone Black Friday deal: Get an easy 20,000 points

This supermarket gift card hack can earn you points while you buy a new phone.

Angus Kidman 27 November 2024
Qantas Points iPhone Black Friday deal: Get an easy 20,000 points

Why I’d suggest half-price Woolworths Everyday Extra for everyone

This discount is absolutely worth it if you regularly shop at Woolies.

Angus Kidman 6 November 2024
Why I’d suggest half-price Woolworths Everyday Extra for everyone

Points hack: Earn Velocity Points at IKEA

You can earn up to 20,000 Velocity Points – here's how.

Angus Kidman 6 November 2024
Points hack: Earn Velocity Points at IKEA

Does the Melbourne Cup make an RBA rate change more likely?

Does the Reserve Bank try and sneak announce rate rises during the nation's biggest racing event? Here's what we know.

Angus Kidman 5 November 2024
Does the Melbourne Cup make an RBA rate change more likely?

How to earn frequent flyer points with gift cards

Give a present and score points for yourself! But watch out for the pitfalls.

Angus Kidman 25 October 2024
How to earn frequent flyer points with gift cards

Can businesses legally refuse to accept cash in Australia?

Does "legal tender" mean you can always pay with notes and coins?

Angus Kidman 17 October 2024
Can businesses legally refuse to accept cash in Australia?

Virgin Velocity cuts points value: How to keep scoring free flights

Massive changes are coming to Velocity - here's what's happening and when.

Angus Kidman 17 October 2024
Virgin Velocity cuts points value: How to keep scoring free flights

Super Mario savings! Get 20% off Nintendo gift cards this week

Don't miss a rare chance for Switch game bargains.

Angus Kidman 18 September 2024
Super Mario savings! Get 20% off Nintendo gift cards this week

Can I use the Qantas lounge when I’m flying Jetstar?

When can low-cost passengers live the first-class lounge life?

Angus Kidman 13 September 2024
Can I use the Qantas lounge when I’m flying Jetstar?
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