Friday Finds: Win a football fan’s dream trip to Perth

Every Friday we scour the internet so you don’t have to. From giveaways and travel deals to free events, handy apps and clever ways to save money, here are five fresh finds worth checking out this week.

Giveaway: Win the ultimate football trip to Perth

Sunrise and Optus Stadium are giving one lucky winner and a guest the chance to fly to Perth for two huge Italian football rivalry matches in August.

The prize includes return flights, four nights’ accommodation and premium tickets to AC Milan v Inter and Juventus v Inter at Optus Stadium, plus sideline access as the players walk out.

Find it: Sunrise / 7NEWS Win

Free Event: Hobart’s free Australia v USA watch party

Hobart’s Odeon Theatre is hosting a free early-morning public watch party this Saturday for the Australia v USA World Cup match.

Doors open at 4.30am, with the theatre set to glow green and gold for the occasion. It’s free to attend, but registration is required and places are first-come, first-served.

Find it: Odeon Theatre Hobart, and many other venues near you screening the game!

Free App: Emergency Plus

This is one of those apps you hope you never need, but will be glad you have.

Emergency Plus is a free Australian app designed to help Triple Zero callers provide their exact location during an emergency. It uses your phone’s GPS and what3words so emergency services can find you more quickly, especially if you’re travelling, walking, camping or somewhere unfamiliar.

Find it: Available on Apple and Android devices.

Travel Deal: Heron Island and Central Queensland getaway

This week’s Travel at 60 pick is a seven-day over-60s social getaway combining reef, rail and regional Queensland.

The package includes return rail from Brisbane to Gladstone, four nights in Gladstone, two nights on Heron Island, most meals, transfers, guided tours and a LARC experience at 1770.

For readers who like the idea of a ready-made trip with other over-60s, this one has a lovely mix of reef, coast and companionship.

Find it: Travel at 60 Heron Island & Central Queensland

Money Saver: NSW home energy loans and discounts

NSW households may now be able to access support for energy-saving home upgrades, including solar panels, batteries, heat pump hot water systems, induction cooktops, insulation and draught-proofing.

The Home Energy Saver program includes zero-interest loans, with targeted discounts of up to $4,000 expected later in 2026 for eligible lower-income households and concession card holders.

Find it: NSW Home Energy Saver program