Essential groceries to be price-capped for remote First Nations communities
Prime Minister cites CHOICE investigation in decision to bring down prices.
Shopping
When the Ticketmaster app leaves you empty-handed
Ticket not easily accessed, no refund, and one very unhappy customer.
Why Black Friday and Boxing Day sales last longer than ever
Feel like retailers are always having a sale? We look at why extended markdowns are becoming the norm.
Queensland offers relief from smart meter demand charges
New regulations mean that energy retailers must offer flat-rate plans to customers with smart meters.
What’s happening with soft plastic recycling?
Repurposing the material is making a comeback in Australia, but widespread solutions remain elusive.
Long-term funding failure for legal assistance organisations
Despite a $3.9 billion support package, many legal needs are still likely to be unmet.
8 things I won’t be buying new in 2025 (and the few things I will)
In an effort to be more mindful about my consumption, I’m committing to a no-buy list.
The shoddy products and gimmicky gadgets we won’t be buying in 2025
From cheap and dangerous to expensive and useless, these are the product types we’ll be avoiding this year.
Retailers using smart meters to increase energy bills
New ‘demand charges’ and other tariffs are catching some customers by surprise.
Boxing Day duds: The products to avoid in the sales
Think twice before adding these low scorers to your cart.