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Travel insurance policies to avoid

November 26, 2025October 31, 2025 by Pru | Jodi
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Being prepared for a holiday includes sorting out the best value travel insurance. Don’t let a dud policy ruin your break.

Categories Money, Travel, Travel insurance Tags Article multiple product

Prams to avoid buying

November 26, 2025October 27, 2025 by Alice
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These prams from Kmart Anko, iCandy, Silver Cross and Pouch failed our safety tests.

Categories Babies and kids, Baby transport, Prams and strollers Tags Article multiple product

Fridges to avoid buying

November 26, 2025October 21, 2025 by Alice
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These not-so-hot fridges have chillingly low scores.

Categories Best kitchen appliances, Fridges, Home and living Tags Article multiple product

The best and worst dishwasher detergents from our tests

November 26, 2025October 17, 2025 by Pru | Alice
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We reveal the best of the best, plus the super savers that make your dishes sparkle for a tenth of the price of big-name brands.  

Categories Best kitchen appliances, Dishwasher detergent, Home and living Tags Article multiple product

The induction cooktops that failed to impress

November 26, 2025October 10, 2025 by Pru | Rebecca
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These models simmered rather than sizzled in our latest tests.

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Best ceiling fans for bedrooms

November 3, 2025October 9, 2025 by Pru | Denis | Peter
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How to choose a ceiling fan for a peaceful night’s sleep.

Categories Cooling, Home and living, Pedestal, ceiling and tower fans Tags Article multiple product

Stick vacuum cleaners to avoid buying

November 26, 2025October 8, 2025 by Alice
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If you want clean floors and carpets, steer clear of these suckers, even if you find them for a steal. 

Categories Home and living, Laundry and cleaning, Vacuum cleaners Tags Article multiple product

Portable air conditioners to avoid buying

November 26, 2025October 3, 2025 by Pru
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Keep your cool and steer clear of these loud and lousy units.

Categories Cooling, Home and living, Portable air conditioners Tags Article multiple product

Dishwashers to avoid buying

November 26, 2025September 29, 2025 by Pru
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We dish the dirt on the poorest performers in our latest lab test.

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Home and contents insurance policies to avoid

November 26, 2025September 25, 2025 by Pru
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Looking for home insurance or reviewing your existing cover? CHOICE experts advise you to avoid these bad-value policies.

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