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News.com.au
16-06-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
EOFY Sale 2025: Best early furniture deals in Australia
When we say tax time is the perfect time to give your home that much-needed refresh you've been daydreaming about – we mean it. Many furniture and homewares retailers like Temple & Webster, Bed Bath N' Table and Koala have kicked off their highly-anticipated end-of-financial-year (EOFY) sales early with discounts across categories like furniture, homewares, beds, mattresses and decor. Our favourite furniture store, Temple & Webster have kicked off their EOFY sale with up to 50 per cent off selected items – including $400 off the Border 3 Seater Sofa with Chaise (now $1499, down from $1899), $300 off the Softy Premium 3 Seater Slipcover Sofa (now $1199, down from $1499) and $70 off the Banjo 5 Tier Bookcase (now $299.99, down from $369.99). Now's the time to freshen up your bedroom with new bed threads – Bed Bath N' Table have slashed up to 60 per cent off in-store and online. There's up to 60 per cent off flannelette, up to 40 per cent off the Milano Linen collection including the Milano Linen Quilt Cover, which is down to $189.95 (from $299.95) and 30 per cent off their premium silk collection including the Mulberry Silk Pillowcase (now $55.95, down from $79.95). If you've been wanting to upgrade your mattress, you're in for a treat. Our favourite mattress retailers like Koala have slashed $717 off the Koala Luxe Mattress (Queen), bringing it down to $1673 (from $2390). There's also Eva with up to $350 off the Comfort Classic Mattress, Sleep Republic with 15 per cent off the Sleep Republic Mattress (Queen), Yinahla with 25 per cent off Yinahla Classic Comfort Mattress (Queen), Sleep Firm with 20 per cent off mattresses and Ergoflex with up to 30 per cent off. Plus, if you purchase a Macoda Mattress, you will receive free pillows – the more pillows the merrier. Don't forget to get your bed frame up to scratch with up to 35 per cent off at Ecosa including $600 off the Rise Bed Frame and $480 off the Haven Bed Frame. No home is complete without home decor – Aleo Shop is offering up to 40 per cent off. We've got our eye on $28 off the Chromia Vase (now $48, from $76) and $18 off the Baroque Touch Lamp (now $79, from $97). You can also save 20 per cent on furniture and lighting at Winnings, as well as take 30 per cent off almost everything at Fazeek – run, don't walk! Note: Prices and deals are current at the time of publishing but items can move quickly during sales, so be quick if you don't want to miss out. QUICK LINKS BEST END OF FINANCIAL YEAR FURNITURE DEALS Eva Koala Up to 30 per cent off everything in EOFY sale $525 off Bungalow Modular Sofa, $1575 (down from $2100) Winnings Up to 20 per cent off in EOFY sale Save 20 per cent on all furniture and lighting Temple & Webster Ecosa Pillow Talk Mocka Up to 50 per cent off selected items $180.99 off Sadie Buffet Three Door, $269 (down from $449.99) $70 off Jesse Tallboy, $279.99 (down from $349.99) $139.99 off Rune Four Seated Slatted Round Dining Table, $210 (down from $349.99) Adairs Up to 50 per cent off BEST END OF FINANCIAL YEAR HOME DECOR DEALS Aleo Shop Temple & Webster Fazeek 30 per cent off almost everything $59.70 off Geo Bowl – Teal, $139.30 (down from $199) $37.70 off Pearl Platter – Amber + Lilac, $111.30 (down from $159) $$29.70 off Two x Swirl Coupe Glasses, $69.30 (down from $99) Pillow Talk No. 22 Home Up to 50 per cent off in Mid Year sale James Lane BEST END OF FINANCIAL YEAR BED AND MATTRESS DEALS Eva Sleep Republic Macoda Buy a mattress, get free pillows Sleep Firm 20 per cent off mattresses in EOFY sale Bed Bath N' Table Up to 60 per cent off in clearance sale Up to 40 per cent off Milano Linen 30 per cent off Silk Ecosa Up to 35 per cent off sitewide in EOFY sale $600 off Rise Bed Frame (Queen), $1400 (down from $2000) $480 off Haven Bed Frame (Queen), $1120 (down from $1900) $367.50 off Sierra Bed Frame (Queen), $857.50 (down from $1225) $162.50 off Breeze Bed Base (Queen), $487.50 (down from $650) Ergoflex Yinahla 25 per cent off mattresses 25 per cent off Yinahla Classic Comfort Mattress (Queen), $2984 (down from $3979) 20 per cent off Yinahla Chriopedic Bed Base, (Queen/Mist Grey), $463 (down from $579) Emma Sleep Temple & Webster Mocka Up to 50 per cent off selected items $319.99 off Malena Bed (Queen), $480 (down from $799.99) $280 off Napier Bed (Queen), $419.99 (down from $699.99) $260 off Carson Bed (Queen), $389.99 (down from $649.99) Sheet Society 20 to 50 per cent off select styles BEST END OF FINANCIAL YEAR OFFICE DEALS MORE END OF FINANCIAL YEAR SALES Sign up to our to be kept in the loop about popular products and upcoming sales.
7NEWS
10-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- 7NEWS
Best-selling furniture brand Koala announces incredible chance to win $3000 worth of furniture
Aussie bedding and furniture brand Koala is offering one lucky shopper the chance to transform their room with a prize valued at up to $3,000 in Koala products. Entering is simple, shoppers just need to add their favourite Koala items to their online cart and sign up to the Koala email list. Whether it's a comfy mattress, stylish sofa, or eco-friendly home accessories, any selection from Koala's range qualifies. The only catch? Entrants must ensure their cart is filled with their top Koala picks by the time entries close on June 12. With Koala known for its sustainably made furniture and signature minimalist style, the promotion is a timely opportunity to reinvigorate living spaces just as the financial year turns a new leaf. From creating a restful bedroom to building the perfect work-from-home setup, the winner will have plenty of ways to make the most of their $3,000 prize. One cart, one sign-up, one shot at a brand-new room. For those dreaming of a home upgrade, now's the time to let Koala do the heavy lifting — literally and figuratively. To help you shop, we've compiled lists below of all our Koala top picks. Bedroom Koala Mattress, $1290 Koala Luxe Mattress, $2390 Koala SE Mattress, $950 Balmain Bed Base, $1150 Bedside Table, $390 Sofas Koala Sofa Bed, $1790 Suffolk Sofa, $2000 Getaway Sofa, $1947 Bangalow Modular Armchair, $1200 Suffolk Armchair, $850 Living Room Kirribilli Bookshelf, $895 Bottlebrush Rug, $315 Kirribilli Coffee Table, $495 Daydreamer Cushion, $29.40 Modern Sofa Ottoman, $450 Torakina Outdoor Lounge Sets, $1665 Torakina Outdoor Coffee Table, $550 Torakina Outdoor Lounge, $1350
Daily Mail
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Robert Irwin reveals what he thinks of the Aussie mums reacting to his racy Bonds shoot after he stripped off for the campaign
Robert Irwin set hearts racing earlier this year when he stripped down to his Bonds in a racy underwear campaign that went viral. And now, the 21-year-old conservationist has reacted to Aussie mums checking out his sultry shoot. 'It was different and pretty nerve-racking but having wild animals part of it, made it a lot more chill for me,' he said during an interview on the Today Show on Thursday. Robert explained his aim is to promote conservation and he enjoys raising awareness in a variety of ways. '[The shoot] exemplified that spirit of "even in your undies, Aussies are as cool as a cucumber",' he added. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Robert Irwin has revealed what he thinks of the Aussie mums reacting to his racy Bonds shoot after he stripped off for the campaign He then joked the shoot was 'scarier than handling any crocodile.' The internet went into a meltdown over images of Robert posing shirtless in Bonds underwear - flaunting his ripped torso while cuddling up to native animals including a koala and snake. Robert recently insisted the shoot was never about vanity, and everything he does comes back to one thing: his passion for conservation. 'I really thought in modelling Bonds underwear or doing Dancing With the Stars, that sort of thing, I could bring in a whole new audience to listen to my conservation message,' he told US Weekly. And he's sticking to that plan as just weeks ago, he announced he'd joined the cast of the US version of Dancing With The Stars, once again showing off his buff bod while cradling a snake for the promo. 'That's how I feel comfortable. That's who I am,' he said. 'It's all about this mission and I've got a real sense of purpose and passion. I got to achieve that.' 'I definitely feel like I'm really lucky that now I've got a whole new audience that I can reach and hopefully just put out a bit of positivity and hopefully say, "Life's for living at 100."' Robert also recently denied the photos from the Bonds campaign had been digitally altered. Robert quickly put paid to the suggestion of digital chicanery, revealing that everything that appeared in the images was 100 per cent real. 'Mate, everything is 100 per cent real,' Robert confirmed during a previous interview with Karl Stefanovic on Today. 'Everything you see was all there. The spider - that was right there, the beautiful big black headed python that was all there.' Robert continued: 'My abs - none of that was airbrushed. That was a lot of work - a lot of work and very little carbohydrates.'
7NEWS
28-05-2025
- Business
- 7NEWS
Best-selling furniture brand has two epic deals for one week only: Receive a free Koala pillow or $375 ottoman
Have you been considering purchasing a new sofa or mattress but haven't wanted to spend the money? Now is the best time to do so because leading furniture and bedding brand Koala, is currently offering two epic deals for Aussie customers, this week and this week only. For a limited time, shoppers purchasing an eligible Koala Mattress, will receive a bonus Koala Pillow — absolutely free. Or, for those on the hunt for a new sofa, you can score a FREE ottoman (worth $375). There's no code needed. Simply add all items (including the pillow or ottoman) and both will be automatically discounted to $0 at checkout. If you've hit pause on updating the bedroom or living space, consider this your sign to r esume your search for a new mattress or sofa. Mattresses included in the deal: Koala Luxe Mattress – Luxury comfort with multi-layered support. Koala Polar+ Mattress – Cool-to-touch fabric for hot sleepers. Koala Plus Mattress – Zoned support and pressure relief. Koala Mattress – Koala's award-winning original. The Koala Pillow valued at $155, is Australia's number-one rated pillow and comes with both a firm and a soft side, depending on your preference. Shoppers have given it a 4.6-star rating on Koala's website. 'I've been using the Koala Pillow for a few weeks now, and I honestly wish I'd discovered it sooner. The dual-sided firmness is a brilliant idea—it's like having two pillows in one depending on my mood or neck support needs,' one shopper wrote. 'The best pillow, literally perfect,' another shopper added. 'Large and oh-so-comfortable,' a third reviewer wrote. For those looking to upgrade their sofa or sofa bed, now is the perfect time to do so because you'll receive a free ottoman of your choice, no code nor catch involved. Just add your sofa and ottoman to the cart, and the discount will apply automatically at checkout. Choose from Koala's beautifully designed, easy-to-assemble seating options that combine comfort, durability, and minimalist style.
Business Insider
23-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Business Insider
The Koala Sofa Bed puts uncomfortable fold-out couches to shame — here's why we love it for small spaces
Growing up, my parents had a pull-out sofa bed that my friends and I used during sleepovers. It was the kind with a metal bed frame and a super thin foldable mattress that had the thickness of a mattress topper. When I moved into my own house, I was glad to offer a guest bed to visitors, but sometimes my visitors outnumber the guest bedroom availability, and someone has to sleep on the couch. For this reason, I was excited to test out the Koala Sofa Bed, a stylish and compact couch that flips out to turn into a mattress. Unlike the sofa beds of yesteryear, there are no metal bed frames inside the Koala Sofa Bed. Instead, the cushions fold out and lie on the floor, so you can freely stretch out. I assembled a queen-size version of the Koala Sofa Bed and tested it for two weeks, relaxing on the sofa during the day and in the evenings folding it out into a bed to sleep on overnight. I discovered that this firm and supportive sofa is ideal for those with small living spaces. In fact, I wish I had known about Koala when I lived in an apartment. best places to buy a couch. Design and customizations The Koala Sofa Bed comes in three sizes — a queen, full, or single size — all of which are small-space friendly. The size of the sofa differs depending on the size of the mattress you order. The queen-size Koala Sofa Bed measures 70 inches wide, while the full-size is just a few inches smaller at 64 inches. When folded out, the bed matches the dimensions of a queen or full-size bed. Both the queen and the full-size versions look like loveseats rather than couches. Alternatively, the single size is only 46 inches wide and resembles an armchair. The Koala Sofa Bed is available in four standard fabric colors and one luxe fabric. I ordered the couch in the standard "figtree" color, an olive green that, in real life, matched what I saw on the website. The standard fabric is a soft jacquard weave made of polyester, while the luxe fabric is a dual-tone Demi-Boucle made of 70% polyester and 30% recycled polyester. Both are stain-resistant. The frame consists of 100% FSC-certified poplar plywood and medium-density fiberboard. The cushions are filled with CertiPUR-US Certified polyurethane foam, and feature a support layer and a comfort layer, both of which are wrapped in a polyester wadding layer. Two pillows rest against the back cushion and two pillows on either armrest, offering some cushioned comfort. The pillow covers are removable and machine-washable. Delivery and setup The Koala Sofa Bed shipped for free via FedEx in four boxes. Delivery can take 2-7 days depending on where you live. I was able to easily move the boxes from my front porch into my living room. One of the boxes was opened at the end, but nothing was damaged or disturbed inside. As a single woman who lives alone, I hate asking a neighbor or friend to come over to help me assemble furniture. Not only could I move the boxes myself, but I was able to put this sofa together without any assistance. Assembly only took 30 minutes, and no tools were required. Instructions are provided, and it's very clear which piece goes where. Everything slots into place quite easily. For instance, the arms slide into a latch along the sides of the back sofa piece. The bottom two pieces are held together by screwing on the legs. The entire assembly process was smooth and free of any frustration or confusion. Comfort and durability I test mattresses quite often and have tested a sleeper sofa in the past, so I am familiar with rating the firmness of a sofa or mattress. Overall, I found the Koala Sofa Bed cushions to be quite comfortable to sit on, though definitely on the firm spectrum. I enjoyed sitting with my back against the side with my feet outstretched in the evenings while watching TV. I was even able to work with my laptop on this couch more easily because it's so supportive. The pillows provided some plushness and softness against my back, too. Perhaps most notably, I found the Koala Sofa Bed to be one of the easiest to convert from a couch to a bed, even quicker than assembling an air mattress. After removing the back and side pillows, all I had to do was pull the back cushion forward and the bottom cushions followed. The cushions are connected so they extend out in one swoop onto the ground. It's as easy to close the sofa as it is to open it. There are Velcro strips on the bottom of the sofa and the bottom cushion, so the Velcro essentially catches the cushion in place. The cushions lie flat on the floor, which means you're only five or six inches off the ground. If your floors are dirty and you order a lighter-tone Koala Sofa Bed, there is a possibility that such grime will appear on the fabric when you convert it back to a couch. I have a rug in my living room, so I didn't have to worry about this, but it might be a good idea to place a sheet on the ground before opening the couch. I can see why many pull-out sofa beds have bed frames or legs to keep the bed off the ground. For sleeping, I covered the sofa bed with a sheet set and some thin blankets. I could have used the pillows that sit on the sides or back of the couch, but I decided to use my own pillow just because I prefer how it feels. I didn't get hot, warm, or sweaty sleeping on the mattress (no matter what I wore) throughout the testing period. Sleeping on the Koala Sofa Bed was difficult at first. The firmness of the couch was far more noticeable when I laid down on the sofa bed than when I was sitting on it. I like a firmer mattress, simply because I like to sleep on my back and stomach in addition to my side. A firmer mattress supports my lower back and hips and keeps my spine aligned. However, the Koala Sofa Bed is far firmer than I like. On a scale of 1-10, I'd give it an 8.5 or a 9. Because of the firmness, I was quite uncomfortable the first few nights of sleeping on the Koala Sofa Bed. Though the discomfort didn't keep me up at night, I had difficulty falling asleep. My body finally became used to the firmness by the fifth day. That said, I was unable to sleep on my side. There wasn't any give around my hip area. For reference, I weigh 170 lbs. Anyone who weighs less than me is likely going to have the same experience that I had unless they prefer super firm mattresses. Those who weigh over 250 lbs. might find the Koala Sofa Bed to be less firm than I did. I also felt a slight divot between the cushions when lying on the sofa bed. It wasn't that uncomfortable for me because I could adjust my body further down or up so that the divot landed at my waist. If you're a taller person, like six feet or more, this might not work. As for the edge support, it was far better than I expected. Rather than fold the mattress into a couch every day, sometimes I left it open, taking Zoom calls while sitting on the edge of the mattress. I felt decently supported, which was no surprise since the mattress is on the firmer side. Lying near the edge of the mattress didn't cause any issues either. The edge didn't dip, and I never felt concerned that I'd roll or slip off. The firmness level shouldn't deter you from the Koala Sofa Bed. For one, your guests will manage just fine sleeping on it for a few days during their visit, though a soft mattress topper or pad wouldn't hurt to add. In my two weeks of testing, I haven't noticed any softening of the cushions as of yet. However, the cushions will become softer the more you use the couch or the sofa bed. In fact, I think the initial firmness of the couch is a benefit, as it indicates that the foam is more supportive and will take longer to break down, which means you don't have to buy a new couch anytime soon. Cons to consider I wouldn't necessarily say that the Koala Sofa Bed has "cons." It's more accurate to say that there are some preference drawbacks. The first is how low this sofa is to the ground. I like that gap between my couch and the floor, and if you do too, this is not the couch for you. When my father, who was visiting, sat on the sofa, he also noted that the back of the couch was not very high. Again, this is a preference thing. It didn't bother me, but it might not be as comfortable for you. I should also add that the queen-sized Koala Sofa Bed is compact. You can only fit one large person or two medium-sized or smaller persons on it. In fact, it looks more like a loveseat than a couch, which makes it a great choice for a small living room or apartment. It's probably not big enough for a large home or living area. Remember, the full-size version is even smaller, and the single-size Koala Sofa Bed is basically an armchair. Lastly, this couch is firm — which means the sofa bed is too. It took my body about five days to get comfortable with the firmness of the mattress, and that's coming from someone who prefers medium to firm mattresses. Day to day, you'll probably be fine with the firmness of the couch, but your first few overnight guests may not like the firmness of the pull-out bed. At least the cushions are supportive, which is important for lower back health. Over time, they'll likely soften up. What are your alternatives? Where the Koala Sofa Bed is better suited to apartments or small living rooms, Koala's Byron Sofa Bed is a good option for those looking for something larger and more chic. It comes in one size — queen — but is considerably wider at 92 inches. As a couch, it has an elegant, round-edge design with deep seating and plush arms. It has a similar fold-out design but differs thanks to concealed storage and a nifty slide-out platform base that the cushions sit on so they don't touch the ground. The Bryon Sofa Bed is about $400 more than the queen-sized version of the Koala Sofa Bed. The mattress sits horizontally, following the length of the sofa. Cozey offers the Neptune Sofa Bed 2 Seater, which is 64 inches wide, making it the same dimensions as the full-size version of the Koala Sofa Bed. However, the Neptune 2-Seater is modular and can be built out with other pieces in the future. Rather than a fold-out design, the back cushions of the Neptune appear to shift down while the bottom cushions pull out, creating a full-size bed. The Neptune cushions are a bit more prominent (they stick out in the middle) than the Koala Sofa Bed, so you're going to feel the dips between the cushions, which might not be comfortable. The cushions of the Neptune don't touch the ground. A third alternative is the brand-new Eclipse Sofa by Sabai. It just launched in March 2025, and is available in many different colors in hemp, recycled velvet, and up-cycled poly. The fold-out design is exactly the same as the queen-sized version of the Koala Sofa Bed. (Sabai offers an Eclipse Chair that converts to a single-size sofa bed.) The Eclipse Sofa is a bit more expensive than the Koala, but that's likely due to the more stylish fabric and the sustainable materials used in this sofa bed. For instance, the fabrics are free of PFAs and the brand uses rubberized coconut fiber in the cushions. The bottom line The Koala Sofa Bed is available in three different sizes (queen, full, and single), all of which are great for small spaces. In addition to being a stylish and cozy couch, the Koala Sofa Bed converts into a bed thanks to a simple fold-out design. Sure, the cushions are quite firm, but the more you sit on the couch or have guests sleep on the fold-out mattress, the softer the cushions will get over time (though I expect they'll remain supportive). If I'd known a sofa bed like the Koala Sofa Bed was around when I lived in an apartment, I would have absolutely invested in one. Koala also offers a 120-night night trial and a five-year warranty, giving you the opportunity to try it out for yourself.
