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Angus Kidman

Angus Kidman

Editor-at-large

Angus Kidman is Finder’s International Editor-at-large and an award-winning journalist with over 30 years of experience reporting on technology, travel, finance and more. His extensive career includes roles as the editor of Lifehacker Australia and Australian Personal Computer.

Angus is recognised as one of Australia’s foremost technology and finance commentators, regularly appearing on TV shows like Sunrise, The Project, Today and Seven News and has written for leading publications including The Sydney Morning Herald, Gizmodo, The Australian, the AFR, Kotaku, Escape, ZDNet and Business Insider.

A two-time winner of the IT Journalism Awards for Best Consumer Technology Writer (in 2010 and 2012), as well as Best Columnist at the same awards in 2014, Best Reviewer at the same awards in 2020, and a finalist for Editor of the Year at the 2017 Mumbrella Publish Awards, Angus continues to be a leading voice in Australian media. He is also a dedicated points hacker, regularly sharing his expert tips on maximising travel rewards to help consumers get the most value out of their everyday spending.

If you’re interested in a media interview with Angus, please reach out to our PR team at 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

213 articles written by this author

Australians don’t upgrade their phone any more: New research reveals why

It's a smart money-saving strategy, but don't forget this extra step.

Angus Kidman 18 July 2025
Australians don’t upgrade their phone any more: New research reveals why

Points panic: What your Qantas Points will be worth a week from now

With values dropping by up to 20%, what's the best thing to do? Here's our expert take.

Angus Kidman 15 July 2025
Points panic: What your Qantas Points will be worth a week from now

Qantas Points Woolworths iPhone deal: Score an easy 20,000 points

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

Angus Kidman 15 July 2025
Qantas Points Woolworths iPhone deal: Score an easy 20,000 points

Coles iPhone Velocity points hack: Score a free Virgin flight

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

Angus Kidman 1 July 2025
Coles iPhone Velocity points hack: Score a free Virgin flight

Points hack: Earn Velocity Points at IKEA

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

Angus Kidman 6 May 2025
Points hack: Earn Velocity Points at IKEA

Earn Qantas Points with Netflix and Woolworths right now: Here’s how

Score thousands of Qantas Points the easy way while paying for your streaming.

Angus Kidman 6 May 2025
Earn Qantas Points with Netflix and Woolworths right now: Here’s how

Woolworths Everyday Extra is still worth paying for despite sneaky cuts

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

Angus Kidman 30 April 2025
Woolworths Everyday Extra is still worth paying for despite sneaky cuts

This secret Woolworths change sucks: How to make sure you don’t lose out

Everyday Extra is losing a major benefit.

Angus Kidman 30 April 2025
This secret Woolworths change sucks: How to make sure you don’t lose out

Savings accounts that earn Qantas Points: Is AMP better than Qudos?

Would you be better off with a high-interest option instead? I've crunched the numbers.

Angus Kidman 23 April 2025
Savings accounts that earn Qantas Points: Is AMP better than Qudos?

Alex.Bank term deposit with Qantas Points: Is it worth it? My expert take

You can score up to 25,000 Qantas Points, but is the interest rate good enough?

Angus Kidman 23 April 2025
Alex.Bank term deposit with Qantas Points: Is it worth it? My expert take
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