Category : Consumer Affairs


Fuel Price Spike: Report Overcharging, Stop Panic Buying

Australians are urged to report petrol stations with unusually high prices as panic buying drives fuel costs up. NRMA and ACCC warn demand, not supply, is fueling the surge, with global oil disruptions pushing prices to record highs.

Perth Fuel Station Runs Dry After Panic Buying Spree

A Perth service station ran out of unleaded petrol after a customer bought $500 worth in jerry cans, prompting calls for fuel limits amid panic buying. The station sold four times its usual weekly volume.

Melbourne Pizza Shop Rivalry Erupts in Violent Brawl

A turf war between rival pizza shops in Melbourne's inner north turned violent, with CCTV footage capturing a brutal attack that left two men hospitalized. The incident involved fists, chairs, and a fire extinguisher.

Biboohra Sells Cheapest Unleaded Fuel in Far North

Biboohra, a small town near Cairns, offers the cheapest unleaded petrol in Far North Queensland, with prices significantly lower than major cities, providing relief for local drivers amid rising fuel costs.

Hunter Tobacco Retailers Defy Closure Orders

The Hunter region in New South Wales is witnessing a surge in tobacconists ignoring government orders to shut down, raising concerns about public health and regulatory enforcement.

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