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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

220 articles written by this author

Triple Velocity Points Gold Coast: How much can you earn?

You could earn 2,000+ Velocity Points on a typical trip.

Angus Kidman 9 October 2025
Triple Velocity Points Gold Coast: How much can you earn?

Points expert: Why I said no to this Qantas/Woolworths gift card deal

Big Visa bonus points on offer, but there's a catch.

Angus Kidman 8 October 2025
Points expert: Why I said no to this Qantas/Woolworths gift card deal

Earn Qantas Points from ALDI via DoorDash and Woolworths: Here’s how

You can score bonus Everyday Rewards points on DoorDash gift cards this week.

Angus Kidman 3 October 2025
Earn Qantas Points from ALDI via DoorDash and Woolworths: Here’s how

Qantas bonus Status Credits: My expert ranking of new ways to earn them

These are the pick of the new offers to get you more Status Credits faster.

Angus Kidman 2 October 2025
Qantas bonus Status Credits: My expert ranking of new ways to earn them

Best Qantas credit cards Australia

Compare the best Qantas frequent flyer credit cards based on bonus point offers, points per $1 spent, rates, fees and other features so you can find a card that works for you.

Sarah Megginson & Angus Kidman 23 September 2025
Best Qantas credit cards Australia

Why I won’t be spending my Flybuys points at Bunnings

You can do better than $10 off your next Bunnings shop -here's how.

Angus Kidman 20 August 2025
Why I won’t be spending my Flybuys points at Bunnings

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 20 August 2025
Use Netflix to get 2,500 free Velocity points: Here’s how

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 13 August 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 29 July 2025
Coles iPhone Velocity points hack: Score a free Virgin flight

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.

Angus Kidman 29 July 2025
Insane Woolworths trick: Would YOU do this to earn Qantas Points?
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