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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.

The winter heating woes worrying consumers

August 30, 2025May 22, 2024 by Margaret Rafferty
woman working in the sun from home

Many of us fear what winter will do to our energy bills. Here’s what’s worrying us and some ideas for keeping costs down.

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

Everyday Rewards and Flybuys: Real savings, or just a data grab?

August 30, 2025May 17, 2024 by Margaret Rafferty
supermarket worker holding loyalty card in store

Supermarkets give us plenty of incentives to join loyalty programs, but there are downsides you might not be aware of.

Categories Everyday Shopping, Shopping, Supermarkets Tags Article investigation

How to avoid Prime Day sales hype

August 30, 2025May 1, 2024 by Margaret Rafferty
salesperson  recommending a laptop to a customer

Prime Day deals are extremely tempting, here’s how to avoid overspending.

Categories Bargain Hunting, Everyday Shopping, Shopping Tags Article explainer

The playpens that failed CHOICE safety tests

August 30, 2025March 26, 2024 by Margaret Rafferty | Kim
baby in playpen failed safety test

They’re supposed to be a place where your little one can play safely, but far too many playpens have failed our tests.

Categories Babies and Kids, Baby Furniture, Change Tables High Chairs and Playpens Tags campaign

What makes the perfect cup of tea?

August 30, 2025March 7, 2024 by Alice Richard | Margaret Rafferty
making a cup of tea with a tea bag

We asked experts and average Aussies how they take their tea, and reveal which tea bag earned the top spot in our recent test.

Categories Drinks, Food and Drink, Tea and Coffee Tags Article list

Can refillable products save you money?

August 30, 2025March 6, 2024 by Margaret Rafferty | Marianna
spray bottle surrounded by leaves

We compare refillable products at Aldi, Coles and Woolworths to see what your options are and how much you can save.

Categories Everyday Shopping, Shopping, Supermarkets Tags Article explainer

Green marketing: How to tell if a product really is eco-friendly

August 30, 2025March 4, 2024 by Margaret Rafferty
green marketing icons floating

Product labels make all sorts of environmental claims, but can you trust them?

Categories Labelling, Packaging Labelling and Advertising, Shopping

How to avoid power-hungry kitchen appliances

August 30, 2025February 13, 2024 by Margaret Rafferty | Marianna
power cord dollar symbol

Choose the right appliance to help cut your energy costs.

Categories Energy Saving, Home Improvement, Reducing Your Carbon Footprint Tags Article explainer

Arnott’s Tiny Teddies vs Aldi Teddy Tots – kids put teddy bear biscuits to the test

January 30, 2024 by Margaret Rafferty
Aldi vs Arnotts - which teddy biscuits taste best

We asked an expert panel of CHOICE kids and parents to taste test teddy bear biscuit varieties from Aldi and Arnott’s.

Categories Food and Drink, Groceries, Snack Foods Tags Article multiple product

6 air purifier myths busted

August 30, 2025January 16, 2024 by Margaret Rafferty
air purifier in a room with a woman sitting on couch

CHOICE air purifier expert Chris Barnes filters facts from fiction.

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