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
Featured publications
- Sunrise
- News.com.au
- Yahoo Finance
- Escape
- Lifehacker
- SMH
- Gizmodo
- The Australian Financial Review
- The New Daily
- RN Drive
- The Australian
- Travel Weekly
- The World Today
- Vertical Hold
- Money Magazine
- Starts At 60
- anguskidman.show
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Latest articles by Angus Kidman
225 articles written by this author
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Insane Woolworths trick: Would YOU do this to earn Qantas Points?
Get more points with this tricky hack - but make sure you choose the right card.
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Does the Reserve Bank try and sneak announce rate rises during the nation's biggest racing event? Here's what we know.
Frequent Flyer
You can earn up to 25,000 Velocity Points – here's how.
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Qantas will soon allow customers to earn Status Credits via credit card spending.
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Qantas double Status Credits or double Points? My expert pick
Get more from your frequent flyer points by using this offer the smart way.
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Why I always say no to this Qantas/Woolworths gift card points deal
Big Visa bonus points on offer, but there's a catch.
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Qantas Points Woolworths iPhone deal: Score an easy 20,000 points
Apple gift cards sold at Woolworths regularly earn 20 times their value in Everyday Rewards points.
Velocity Frequent Flyer
This Flybuys hack can give you some extra dollars off - or a boost in Velocity Points.
Frequent Flyer
It's an easy way to spend less at the supermarket and score more points.