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Margaret Rafferty

I joined CHOICE in May 2018 as a content editor and since then have performed a number roles within the editorial team, most recently contributing articles as a journalist.  Coming to CHOICE after more than 20 years in media means I can use my experience to contribute to stories that really make a positive difference to people. I spend a lot of time working with people across the organisation to understand the work we're doing and develop the stories that we want to tell about that work. Over the course of my career, I've written on a wide variety of topics and enjoy making complex subjects easy to understand.  The opportunity to uncover bad practices and help Australians understand how to avoid falling victim to shonky products and services is one of the best things about working at CHOICE. Find me on LinkedIn.

5 things our air fryer expert would never do

August 30, 2025April 22, 2025 by Margaret Rafferty
person removing air fryer basket with potato wedges to give it a shake

Our CHOICE kitchen expert shares their know-how to help you get the most from your air fryer.

Categories Benchtop Cooking, home-and-living, kitchen Tags Article list

The must-have items to get you through winter

August 30, 2025April 22, 2025 by Margaret Rafferty
woman warm in winter blanket lead

CHOICE staff share their favourite ways to kill the chill.

Categories Heating, Home Heating, home-and-living Tags Article list

Which supermarket has the cheapest groceries?

August 30, 2025March 27, 2025 by Margaret Rafferty
fourteen supermarket products in and around wire basket with price tag LEAD

In our first year of surveying prices, Aldi has consistently been the cheapest, while another supermarket has tracked upwards.

Categories Everyday Shopping, Shopping, Supermarkets Tags Article explainer

Bosch, Miele and Westinghouse among most reliable dishwasher brands

August 30, 2025March 13, 2025 by Margaret Rafferty
bosch miele and westinghouse logos with stacks of crockery

CHOICE research reveals which dishwasher brands rated best in our reliability and satisfaction survey and which disappointed.

Categories Dishwashers, home-and-living, kitchen Tags Article explainer

Coles vs Woolies: Which is best for online fruit and vegetables?

August 30, 2025February 28, 2025 by Margaret Rafferty
coles and woolworths logos with their online fruit and vegetable web pages

The big two supermarkets each take a different approach to the way they sell fruit and vegetables online, but which is best for consumers?

Categories Everyday Shopping, Shopping, Supermarkets Tags Article explainer

Sleeping Duck, Ecosa and Tempur among Australia’s most reliable mattress brands, says CHOICE research

February 20, 2025 by Margaret Rafferty
tempur ecosa and sleeping duck logos

A new mattress can set you back thousands, so how do you choose something that will last? We reveal which brands came out on top in our recent reliability survey.

Categories Bedroom, home-and-living, Mattresses Tags Article explainer

4 ways to save on travel insurance

August 30, 2025February 3, 2025 by Margaret Rafferty
suitcase with umbrella covering it

You’ve found the cheapest flights and the best hotel deal but what about your travel insurance? Our expert shares tips to save.

Categories Money, Travel, Travel Insurance Tags Article list

How to cut your laundry costs by more than $1100 a year

August 30, 2025February 3, 2025 by Alice Richard | Margaret Rafferty
father and son doing laundry

These simple tricks will save you money on electricity, water, detergent and more. 

Categories home-and-living, Laundry and Cleaning, Washing Machines Tags Article list

5 things our cooling expert would never do with his air con

August 30, 2025January 29, 2025 by Margaret Rafferty
child cooling down in front of a pedestal fan

Our expert explains why he’s a big fan of the fan, and how cleaning keeps things cool.

Categories Air Conditioners, Cooling, home-and-living Tags Article list

5 signs you might need an air purifier

August 30, 2025January 24, 2025 by Margaret Rafferty
person meditating in their lounge room and using an air purifier

They aren’t just handy for dust – there are some unexpected reasons you might benefit from buying an air purifier. 

Categories Air Purifiers, Cooling, home-and-living Tags Article list
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