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
Featured videos
Latest articles by Angus Kidman
206 articles written by this author
Qantas double Status Credits or double Points? My expert pick
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Hej! You can earn Qantas points at IKEA this week – here’s the easy way how
You can easily earn up to 10,000 points – here's how.

Qantas Points iPhone deal: Get an easy 20,000 points
This supermarket gift card hack can earn you points while you buy a new phone.

ALDI: Is it worth paying a surcharge to earn frequent flyer points?
Free flights or cheaper groceries? We've crunched the numbers.

Insane Woolworths trick: Would YOU do this to make money?
Get more points with this tricky hack - but make sure you choose the right card.

Qantas sale: As an expert, why I WON’T be spending my points
There are a million seats on sale, but I won't be using my points that way.

Coles iPhone Velocity points hack: Score a free Virgin flight
You could easily score up to 25,000 bonus Velocity Points.

Qantas Frequent Flyer changes: How much are your points worth now?
Our expert analysis shows what's really changing.

Why I’d suggest half-price Woolworths Everyday Extra for everyone
This discount is absolutely worth it if you regularly shop at Woolies.

Points hack: Earn Velocity Points at IKEA
You can earn up to 20,000 Velocity Points – here's how.
