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Kylie Matthews

I was a member of CHOICE long before I began contributing as a freelance journalist in 2018. I'm passionate about consumer rights and advocacy, and regularly interview some of Australia's most renowned experts and authorities on health and nutrition, sustainability and recycling, home renovations, appliances and more. I also review and compare products and offer tips and tricks on how to get the best value for money. I have an arts degree from The University of Melbourne and a graduate diploma in editing and publishing from RMIT and have been a journalist for 15 years, in newsrooms of daily newspapers, offices of national magazines and as a freelancer for online publications and corporate clients. I have also worked in book publishing in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.

5 bathroom renovation traps to avoid

August 30, 2025January 30, 2023 by Kylie Matthews
plumber installing pipe in bathroom

A bathroom renovation can add significant value to your home, as long as you avoid these five renovation traps.

Categories Building and Renovating, Design and Trades, Home Improvement Tags chart, email signup

How to handle a pushy salesperson

September 20, 2022 by Kylie Matthews
man_looking_at_computer_complaint

What to do when salespeople try to stop you from walking away from a sale.

Categories Consumer Rights and Advice, Shopping, Your Rights

How a food processor can save you money

June 9, 2022 by Kylie Matthews | Pru Engel
cauliflower rice in a food processor

Chop, dice and slice your way to big savings.

Categories home-and-living, kitchen, Food Processors Mixers and Blenders

Best heating options for renters

August 30, 2025May 25, 2022 by Kylie Matthews
electric heater wheat bag rug jumpers socks door snake electric blanket

From portable electric heaters to the humble door snake, you won’t need your landlord’s permission for these heating options.

Categories Heating, home-and-living, Home Heating

10 clothes dryer mistakes and how to avoid them

August 30, 2025March 3, 2022 by Kylie Matthews
cleaning lint filter common dryer mistakes

We reveal the easy errors to avoid, from over-drying and using dryer balls to not emptying lint filters and more.

Categories Dryers, home-and-living, Laundry and Cleaning Tags Article explainer

10 online scams you need to know about

August 30, 2025February 1, 2022 by Kylie Matthews
woman concerned about online scam

And the tips and tricks to help you avoid them.

Categories Consumers and Data, Data Privacy and Safety, Protecting Your Data Tags chart

What to look for in a rashie

August 30, 2025December 23, 2021 by Kylie Matthews | Karina
wearing rashies rash vests at the beach

How to choose the right sun-smart rash vests to protect your skin from the harsh summer rays.

Categories Clothing, Everyday Shopping, Shopping

Just two in five Australians have asked for a repair, refund or replacement

August 30, 2025December 22, 2021 by Kylie Matthews
woman needing a refund for purchase or gift lead

We’re reminding people to exercise their consumer rights in the Boxing Day sales and beyond to avoid buyer’s regret.

Categories Consumer Rights and Advice, Shopping, Your Rights Tags Article explainer

Does my inflatable pool really need a fence?

August 30, 2025December 1, 2021 by Kylie Matthews
child sitting in an inflatable pool

The rules and regulations around inflatable pool safety.

Categories Cleaning and Maintenance, Outdoor, Pools Tags Article explainer

How do I know if microbeads are in my products?

August 30, 2025November 22, 2021 by Kylie Matthews
woman washing face

Despite a voluntary industry phase-out, microbeads are still present in many cosmetic products.

Categories Beauty and Personal Care, Health and Body, Skin Care and Cosmetics
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