Think Before You Buy This Black Friday Frenzy
Consumer expert Mel Strutt warns Australians against Black Friday impulse spending. Learn smart shopping strategies to avoid debt and buyer's remorse. Breathe before you buy!
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Crackdown on Dodgy Business Tactics Exploiting Australians
Assistant Minister for Competition Andrew Leigh announces new measures to protect consumers from unfair practices exploiting busy lives. Read about the coming reforms.
Inflation Hits 4.2% After Energy Rebates End
Australia's inflation rate jumps to 4.2% as government energy bill relief expires, putting pressure on household budgets and the Reserve Bank.
Newcastle Council Faces Urgent Beaumont Street Concerns
Newcastle residents demand council action on Beaumont Street anti-social behaviour. Read about the community's frustration and the debate over spending priorities in our latest report.
Australian Shoppers Embrace Black Friday Deals Early
Australian consumers are chasing Black Friday discounts earlier than ever, with spending expected to reach $7.8 billion. Discover how shopping habits are changing.
ACT Private Sector Stagnates as Government Spending Dominates
New analysis reveals Canberra's economy is in a per capita recession with private sector growth of just 0.5% while government spending masks underlying weakness. Read the full breakdown.
WA shoppers tipped for Black Friday spending spree
Western Australian shoppers are expected to spend hundreds each during Black Friday sales. Get the latest spending predictions and retail trends for 2024.
$965m BOM Website Redesign Was Agency Open Secret
New Bureau of Meteorology boss reveals staggering $965 million website redesign cost was known internally. Read the shocking details about government spending.
Pocock warns APS budget cuts will be 'absolute disaster'
ACT Senator David Pocock and public sector unions condemn government's 5% APS budget cuts, warning devastating impact on smaller agencies and essential services.
Black Friday 2024: Aussie Shoppers Get Smarter
Black Friday spending is set to reach $12.7 billion despite fewer Australians participating. Discover how savvy shoppers are hunting for deals year-round.
Geelong Families Hit with Toxic Sand Cleanup Bills
Geelong families confront $500+ cleanup costs after toxic kinetic sand discovery. Learn about the contamination risks and consumer rights in this ongoing product safety crisis.
Geelong's $600k Tree Fee Sparks Council Debate
Geelong ratepayers fund $600,000 yearly for floating tree decorations. Council debates future of costly city beautification project amid budget pressures.
Liberals pledge more spending on missiles, drones
Opposition Leader Susan Ley commits to bolstering Australia's air and missile defence, autonomous weapons, and satellite capability to counter regional threats.
Kmart's Chemical Roulette: Toxic Toys Found in Stores
Shocking investigation reveals Kmart selling toys with dangerous chemicals. Australian parents warned about hidden dangers in popular toys. Read before you shop!
Black Friday Shopping Trends in Australia Revealed
New survey shows Australian shopping habits for Black Friday sales. Discover how different generations approach deals and what influences their buying decisions.
Department spends $300k on office plants
Exclusive: DFAT spent over $300,000 maintaining office gardens while Labor cuts $6.4bn from public service. Read the shocking details about taxpayer-funded greenery.
Finance opposes parliamentary consultancy oversight
The Finance Department opposes giving politicians veto power over $2M+ consultancy contracts, warning it risks ministerial influence. Read the latest on government spending reforms.
Australia's defence spending crisis: Billions for little gain
Australia spends record $52.7 billion on defence but gets poor returns due to bureaucracy and inefficiency. Expert analysis reveals shocking capability gaps despite massive budget increases.
Defence spending debate erupts after Remembrance Day
Retired Major General Greg Melick's call for increased defence spending sparks political controversy as Labor faces criticism over military funding cuts and capability gaps.
WA Travel Spending Soars as Rates Fall
New Bankwest data reveals a massive 12% jump in West Australians using travel agents. Gen Z leads the charge with a 20% surge, booking European summers and cruises.
Former RSL President Calls for Increased Defence Spending
Retired Major General Greg Melick demands Albanese government significantly increase defence funding, warning Australia remains unprepared for potential conflicts in the volatile Indo-Pacific region.
Perth Lantern Festival Fails: No Lanterns For Pre-Paid Tickets
Thousands of Perth residents were left frustrated after the Water Lantern Festival ran out of pre-paid lanterns. Organisers promise refunds amid ACCC scrutiny and social media outrage.
Wiggles Recall Emma Bow Over Button Battery Risk
The Wiggles recall over 3,100 Emma Bows due to missing button battery warnings. Learn about the dangers and the group's safety pledge. Stay informed.
Townsville QCAT Hearings: Friday's Court Schedule
Your essential guide to today's Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal hearings in Townsville - from neighbourhood disputes to consumer complaints.
WA Police Complex Axed: Health Reason or Political Move?
WA Premier Roger Cook cites health reasons for scrapping the $500M police complex, but critics question the timing and lack of medical evidence. Discover the political chess game unfolding in Western Australia.
Hunter businessman demands cruise cancellation compensation
Newcastle businessman Paul Parker fights for compensation after his luxury European cruise was cancelled, leaving him thousands out of pocket and questioning consumer protections for Australian travellers.
Defence's $254M Canberra lease deal exposed
Exclusive details reveal the Department of Defence's quarter-billion dollar property deal in Canberra, securing long-term office space at Brindabella Park with significant taxpayer investment.
2025 Shonky Awards: Australia's Worst Rip-Offs Named
Australia's most dubious products and services have been named and shamed in the 2025 Shonky Awards, with everything from misleading insurance to questionable education courses making the hall of shame.
CHOICE Shonky Awards 2025: Australia's Worst Products Revealed
Consumer watchdog CHOICE has named and shamed the year's most disappointing products and services in their infamous Shonky Awards. Discover which major Australian companies earned this dubious honour.
CHOICE Shonky Awards 2025: Big Brands Shamed
Australia's consumer watchdog CHOICE has exposed some of the nation's biggest brands for questionable practices in their annual Shonky Awards, with Commonwealth Bank, Temu and health insurer HCF among the major names called out.
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