Top sommelier takes on Fiat Chrysler as deal goes sour
Halfway along the secluded mountain drive of Buckland Valley Road in Victoria's Alpine region is the exclusive five-star retreat Villa Gusto.
Consumer Affairs
'Critical' public warning over Aussie online fashion store
Consumers are being warned to steer clear of an online business that promises to deliver fashion and beauty products every three months.
Woman awarded more than $300,000 after garden chair collapse at Kmart
Before the accident, the staff at Kmart were fully aware customers were taking green chairs from the gardening section and using them in the photo lab area.
'Infection-fighting' milk referred to ACCC in Shonky Awards aftermath
A consumer group is urging the ACCC to investigate a camel milk business that claims its product can help people with autism, diabetes and even cancer.
Shonky Awards recognise exploding phones, bottled air and Camel milk
Samsung, Nestle, Kellogg's and Amex all "win" a 2016 Shonky Award.
Snack machines spitting chips over new fivers
Your trip to the work vending machine for a mid-afternoon sugar hit has just become more challenging.
Telcos say consumers have 'unrealistic' internet speed expectations: ACCC
Are you dealing with slow internet speeds? Some telcos think your expectations are too high, says the ACCC chairman.
Qantas angers hotel giants after its Airbnb points deal
Qantas and Airbnb have struck a deal to reward frequent flyer members, and traditional hotel giants are outraged.
The scammers threatening migrants with deportation for cash
Scammers pretending to be from the Department of Immigration have swindled close to $170,000 from migrants and temporary visa holders since March.
Why there's gluten in 'gluten-free' foods
Gluten has been found in imported crackers, cereals, condiments and soups labelled as ''gluten-free''.
Apartment comes with no internet provider choice
William Maslin moved into his new apartment and found out that he had no choice but to go with one internet service provider.
Amcal owner sues former executives for 'cooking the books'
Company sues former boss and chief financial officer for losses allegedly incurred by their cooking of the books.
The 10 best Lego bricks of all time, including the 'cheese slope'
Go from stepping on stray blocks to master builder with the 10 best Lego pieces
'Why me?' ASIC accused of avoiding responsibility
The founder of the financial services firm that took over a swath of Timbercorp managed investment schemes has questioned why ASIC has targeted it for misleading advertising.
How payday lenders are outwitting Google's advertising ban
Payday lenders are restructuring their products so they can circumvent Google's advertising ban and continue to lure vulnerable consumers.
'Bathtubs full of four-foot tusks:' Australia's ivory trade
The first ever comprehensive study into the sale of ivory and rhino horn in Australian and New Zealand auction houses has found trade of the product still takes place.
Commbank slashing its term deposit rates in another sting for savers
The Commonwealth Bank numbed the sting of its decision to partially hold back the RBA's cash rate cut by increasing term deposit rates. Now it has unwound them.
The unwanted phone call received weekly by one-quarter of Australians
Charity calls asking for money are the bug bear of most consumers.
Coles and Woolworths bread recalled after metal pieces found inside
Multiple bread products sold across the state are being recalled.
The cherry-flavoured tablet that 'set off a monster' in Chloe
Australian parents are demanding warning labels about side effects such as suicidal thoughts and action be slapped on a popular asthma medication for children.
ASIC takes action against former federal education minister John Dawkins
Former Vocation chairman and federal education minister John Dawkins and former Vocation Ltd chief executive Mark Hutchinson have been accused of misleading investors in the collapsed vocational education outfit.
Telstra 'error' opens travellers to roaming charges
Telstra's "unlimited" international roaming advertisement mistake.
Gambling is killing one Australian a day
It's the disease that's too lucrative to cure: Pokies deliver billions in revenue to the government - but it comes at a high price for society.
The store rewards card that people actually use
Almost half of all Australian consumers have a consumer loyalty membership with one store.
The Sydney suburb with the most expensive petrol revealed
How Melbourne beat Sydney in the past three months.
Domino's says pay problems 'old news', seeks 2500 new staff
High-flying pizza chain says it can easily swallow looming pay rises for staff who missed out on penalty rates thanks to an old deal with the shop assistants' union.
The whopping cost of paying our bills late
Those pesky late fees can quickly add up to a massive sum of money.
Users slam #Vodafail after Vodafone outage
Struggling to check your emails or send a text message? No, it's not just you. Vodafone has confirmed its network is suffered "intermittent" outages overnight.
How big retailers are trying to erode product safety laws
An injury reporting system designed to keep the public safe is now a target of retailers and toy manufacturers.
Could you pass a test on your mobile phone contract?
Why do we "agree" to telco contracts that we don't actually understand, even if it causes problems down the track?