Galaxy Note 7 owners urged to stop using their phones
Samsung and safety regulators urge owners of the smartphone to power down their Galaxy Note 7 devices and stop using them altogether.
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Ashy Bines members struggle to get out of fitness programs
Australian women who have signed up to one or more programs hosted by Gold Coast fitness mentor Ashy Bines, have complained they have been continuously charged fees of $US30 a month after cancelling their membership.
Two costs that stress out Australians households the most
The economic concerns making Australian households anxious.
Here's how much 'Australia Tax' you'll pay on the new iPhone
Australians will pay significantly more for Apple's new iPhones than American customers.
ACCC starts court action over 'toxic' e-cigarettes
The ACCC has begun court action against an online e-cigarette retailer for allegedly making false or misleading claims that its products are free from toxic chemicals found in regular cigarettes.
The truth about fast drinks
Australians who turn to juices and smoothies as quick on-the-go beverages can consume up to half their daily recommended intake of proteins and minerals in one serve.
Arnotts snack backtrack: Pizza Shapes return to the menu
Biscuit maker Arnotts has brought back Original Pizza flavour Shapes - insisting it's not a publicity stunt to cash in on the backlash against the original recipe's shelving earlier this year.
Tim Cook, stop annoying your customers
What have we said about product strategy and trying not to alienate customers? I thought you'd learned your lesson after the iPhone 5c fiasco.
Canberran's Anti Grabbity designed to save lives
A sharp shock while indoor rock-climbing proved inspiration for Hollie Bell's balcony safety device.
How to pick the fastest checkout line
Doesn't matter where you go, you always end up in the slowest line? This one's for you.
Choking fears around new Apple AirPod headphones
How practical and safe are the new iPhone AirPods?
The US has banned antibacterials in soap. Should we do the same?
Australia should follow the US example and ban some antibacterial chemicals from everyday soaps as they could be causing serious health problems, scientists say.
Conflicting views on talc-cancer link as US women sue Rio Tinto and Johnson & Johnson
Concerns are running hot in Australia about the links between talcum powder and ovarian cancer.
Price war cuts airfares to record lows
Too many empty seats is forcing airlines to slash international fares to the likes of London and New York.
Online phone retailers caught not supplying goods
Online retailers Android Enjoyed, Camera Sky and Klukkur all subject of NSW Fair Trading warning.
Telstra may be forced to open up regional mobile networks
The ACCC may force Telstra to let competitors use its mobile network in remote and rural Australia. Telstra says the move will remove the key rationale for investment in regional Australia.
Nespresso hopes Australia Post link will be shot in arm for recycling
It has worn criticism for contributing to growing landfill problems but from Monday on, Nespresso is hopeful customers will have no excuse not to recycle their used household coffee pods.
Explosion of gig economy means there's an app for juggling jobs
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Samsung plans global recall of Galaxy Note 7 phones: report
The recall comes at a critical time for Samsung, just a week before rival Apple is set to introduce new iPhone models at its annual September event.
Samsung phone pulled from sale in Australia over safety concerns
Australian telcos and retailers have suspended sales of Samsung's latest smartphone as speculation mounts there will be global recall of the device due to faulty batteries that can catch fire.
'No idea of the damage': Company that sells qualifications frozen
Hundreds of Australian consumers could be owed full or partial refunds in excess of $1 million by an education organisation.
The days of travel sites offering identical hotel rates is over
Holidaymakers are set to enjoy cheaper cheaper rooms and the chance to negotiate better rates after consumer watchdog investigated Australia's largest online travel agents.
'It is as serious as it gets': ACCC takes Volkswagen to court
Court to decide if Volkswagen concealed software in its vehicles to cheat emissions testing and mislead consumers.
Leah's 'ridiculous' credit card surcharges
The days of excessive credit card surcharging are coming to an end.
7-Eleven needs to wake up to itself
With revelations 7-Eleven stores are still plagued with wage fraud, it is disappointing to see the government fail to include worker exploitation in its 25 priority policy list.
Kids pyjamas 'so unsafe they should not have been supplied'
Ozsale Pty Ltd had more than 11,000 non-compliant garments available for supply to Australian consumers.
'He took the money and never came near us': Judy's removalist gets the biggest fine
A national removalist, who repeatedly failed to deliver a promised "gold class" service, has been the recipient of an $80,000 fine.
More salt than two Big Macs in one little packet
What do eight packets of Smith's salted potato crisps and two Big Macs have in common?
Storage Wars: The billion dollar business based on junk
It was a gamble that paid off in the best tradition of the televison reality show, Storage Wars.
Coles, Woolworths look for growth as wars rage on
It all started in May with some chatter about cheap bananas.