What never-ending credit card debt is doing to Australians
Easy credit – and the high interest that often comes with it – has tied many people to ongoing repayments they can’t afford.
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Coronavirus restrictions are changing funeral rituals
Social distancing measures have spurred new ways of thinking about funerals.
Why it’s still hard to find toilet paper at the supermarket
Panic buying, a lagging supply chain and being housebound have contributed to shortages in stores across the country.
How coronavirus support payments work
Are you financially affected by COVID-19? Here are your options if you need to apply for government help.
Why are sleepers and other unsafe baby products still sold in Australia?
As the US moves to ban inclined sleepers, experts question Australia’s safety laws.
InvoCare plans backdown on misleading late payment fees
Funeral giant plans to remove a $352 ‘administration fee’ from invoices.
Summer holiday injuries: the most common ways we get hurt
The Christmas and New Year period presents unique risks – on top of hazards posed by millions of unsafe products in Australia.
The future of funerals: natural burial, home vigils, DIY coffins and more
In the final of our 4-part series on the funeral industry, we look at the trends disrupting the status quo.
Funeral giant invoices for late payment fees – before you’re late
A $352 ‘administration fee’ is a troubling inclusion on InvoCare invoices.
Should you get a prepaid funeral?
Part 3 of our investigation: How well-meaning advance payments fuel a questionable funeral-plan industry worth billions.