Gown and out: Brides jilted as wedding dress shop goes under
Dozens of brides have lost thousands in deposits as popular Fitzroy boutique goes under, owing more than $300,000.
Consumer Affairs
It's only natural that snacks aren't healthy
Just because a food is labelled "natural" doesn't make it healthy.
The push to reward good borrowers with cheaper loans
Should you be rewarded for always paying your bills and loans on time with lower interest rates on loans?
Census 2016: What you need to know about privacy, forms and errors
The nation's biggest survey is tonight. Are you ready to join more than 1 million people who have already completed the census?
Devils are in the detail in super life insurance
Jeff Hudson amassed 14 kilograms of letters and documents in the nine years he spent fighting REST Industry Super.
Death in paradise: ASIC asleep to Ponzi scheme
When the body of financial adviser Steve Halgryn washed up on a Sunshine Coast beach, the initial focus was finding out how he died.
Five things you should never put in the rubbish
There are five things you should not be putting in the wheelie bin. Here's how to get rid of them.
Aussie rice growers warn of PNG hit
Australian rice growers could lose close to a third of their revenues if a plan by the Papua New Guinea government to launch quotas aimed at fostering a local rice industry.
ACT salmonella cases linked to recalled rockmelons
At least two people in the ACT have been stuck down with a rare form of salmonella linked to a brand of rockmelons.
Chart reveals astonishing growth in complaints about Medibank
Complaints against Medibank are escalating at a stunning rate.
How 'lazy tax' doubled Hans' electricity bill
Customers opting for monthly billing have been surprised by the estimates used to charge them.
The cat food brands that don't meet nutrition standards
Unclear standards mean we aren't quite sure what we're feeding our favourite little purr balls.
Victorians may soon get cheaper power bills
Victoria's households could see power prices fall further than expected with the Victorian government throwing its weight behind a push by the industry regulator to force through price cuts
Census has 'the best security features', says top statistician
Australia's top number cruncher has promised a secure census, despite complaints about difficulties to access the form.
Young children hit hardest by salmonella outbreak linked to rockmelon
More than 80 people have been struck down by a national salmonella outbreak as health authorities warn pregnant women, infants and the elderly to avoid eating rockmelons.
What are you really covered for? One mum's nasty surprise
Brooke Tasovac thought her pregnancy would be covered by her upgraded hospital policy. But like many mothers, she was wrong.
Coles beefs up security to stop meat theft
A Coles supermarket is attaching security tags to its meat trays to stop thieves from making off with their choice cuts.
Chaos plagues Census 2016
Privacy fears, calls for a boycott and phone lines unable to cope. Welcome to census 2016.
Revealed: Australia's most recalled products
Cars have topped the list of most recalled products in 2015-16, according to new figures released by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Commbank and Netbank back online after major outage
Irate Commonwealth customers have taken to social media to vent their anger after the bank's NetBank and CommBank app crashed on Monday.
Harry Potter fans unleash on Big W
Big W customers across Australia have written of their "disgust and anger" at the handling of the sale the new Harry Potter book.
Energy savings emerge for the savvy households
Savings of up to $500 a year by switching energy provider.
Nearly everything at Daiso is $2.80. But is it really a bargain?
Almost everything at this "Japanese variety wonderland" is $2.80. But how does it compare to Australia's other discount chains?
Are class actions cactus?
As the $55 million decision was delivered at the High Court in Canberra this week, it sounded to some as if it were a death knell for class actions.
Store that sold faulty USB charger faces $605,000 fine
A shop being prosecuted for selling faulty USB phone chargers has changed suppliers, a court has heard.
Self-driving cars are 'irresponsible': expert
The growing fleet of "self-driving" cars on Australia's roads are unsafe and will lead to fatal crashes unless the technology is improved, a road safety expert has warned.
Why kangaroo meat is dividing the nation
Are kangaroos an underused resource, an agricultural liability or a treasured icon in need of protection?
AirAsia slammed by travellers over refunds
Hundreds of disgruntled Air Asia customers have slammed the airline on social media for failing to refund them after cancelling a Melbourne to Bali route in early June.
How iTunes gift cards are being used in tax scams
Scammers are increasingly using iTunes gift cards as a way for their victims to settle fake debts.
Specialists exposed in new doctor rating website
Specialist fees will be published and consumers will review their quality of care in a new rate-my-doctor website that has angered the medical profession.