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
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.
Frequent Flyer
Hej! You can earn IKEA Qantas points this week – here’s the easy way how
You can easily earn up to 10,000 points – here's how.
Qantas Frequent Flyer
New Qantas Points Planes rewards flights: Which ones are actually worth taking?
Get in quick for Business flights to Europe - they'll go fast.
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Jetstar Qantas Frequent Flyer Extra: Is it worth paying for?
The target market is folks forced to fly Jetstar who want Qantas Points, but the maths just isn't mathing.
RBA Cash Rate
Does the Reserve Bank try and sneak announce rate rises during the nation's biggest racing event? Here's what we know.
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.
Velocity Frequent Flyer
Virgin Pets in Cabin: Why paying with Velocity Points is paw value
Furry flying is a waste of your hard-earned points - here's why.
Frequent Flyer
You can earn up to 25,000 Velocity Points – here's how.
Money Saving Tips
IKEA Family: Is it worth it and how can you earn more reward keys?
Hej! This is how to get the most from IKEA's loyalty program.