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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

201 articles written by this author

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?

Coles LOSES money on Flybuys but it loves it and so should you: Here’s why

The loyalty scheme lost the retailer $18 million this year, but it still pays off.

Angus Kidman 27 August 2024
Coles LOSES money on Flybuys but it loves it and so should you: Here’s why

Use Netflix to get 2,500 free Velocity points: Here’s how

Get points from Virgin while you binge on your favourite shows.

Angus Kidman 21 August 2024
Use Netflix to get 2,500 free Velocity points: Here’s how

Why Woolworths Everyday Extra is totally worth paying for

It's an easy way to spend less at the supermarket and score more points.

Angus Kidman 19 August 2024
Why  Woolworths Everyday Extra is totally worth paying for

My fave Qantas Points iPhone deal is back: Get an easy 20,000 points

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

Angus Kidman 14 August 2024
My fave Qantas Points iPhone deal is back: Get an easy 20,000 points

Should I take my Qantas Loyalty Bonus as points or Status Credits?

8,000 Qantas Points or 50 Status Credits? Here's how to choose.

Angus Kidman 12 August 2024
Should I take my Qantas Loyalty Bonus as points or Status Credits?

Is it worth paying a surcharge at ALDI to earn frequent flyer points?

Free flights or cheaper groceries? We've crunched the numbers.

Angus Kidman 5 August 2024
Is it worth paying a surcharge at ALDI to earn frequent flyer points?
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