Investigation launched into black-market consumer data
The Australian Information and Privacy Commissioner is investigating allegations personal information held by telcos can be bought on the black market from overseas call centres.
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Pizza Hut gobbles up Eagle Boys chain
After months of rumours, it's been confirmed - Pizza Hut has gobbled up the ailing Eagle Boys chain, becoming a real threat to industry leader Domino's.
The internet service we complain about the most
Complaints about internet services and the National Broadband Network rose by nearly 100 per cent in the past financial year.
'Sitting ducks': The Sydney homeowners facing reduced property values
A "disconnect," between banks, government planning and the insurance industry, is leaving Australian homeowners vulnerable to "climate change foreclosure."
The one person who could have stopped F6 bungle made redundant
Calls are growing for the government to stop its planned privatisation of the land titles registry.
From $100 to $500 in hours: fan fury over Seinfeld tickets
Fans of comedian Jerry Seinfeld have expressed outrage after tickets to the star's live Australian tour sold out in rapid time.
Why we're planning to ditch private health insurance in droves
More than one in 10 Australians plan to leave their private health fund in the next 12 months.
Toyota to settle U.S. truck rust lawsuit for up to $US3.4 billion
Toyota has agreed to a settlement of up to $US3.4 billion ($4.5 billion) for a class action brought by U.S. owners of pickup trucks and SUVs whose frames could rust through
Sales of Trump's books soar following his US presidential election win
Trump's books are hitting new levels after his shock election win.
Supermarket oregano makers caught mixing in other leaves
Aldi and Menora have promised to make sure their oregano products contain 100 per cent of the ingredients, after the ACCC found they were adulterated with other leaves
The 'broken' promise keeping car repair costs high
If dealers and independent repairs shared information about cars, repairs would be a lot cheaper. But that's not happening.
Entrepreneur Dick Smith has bone to pick with Aldi
Traditional supermarkets like Coles, Woolworths and IGA could cease to exist in 10 years time, and "we, the public are to blame", says Dick Smith.
Where Fitbits are $1 and Playstations are $4
Once upon a time, the best place to snag a retail bargain was the Boxing Day sales. Not anymore.
Cash Converters to refund almost $11m to customers
Cash Converters will refund almost $11 million to payday loan customers after the corporate watchdog caught it failing to check if borrowers could afford to pay back the loans.
The things we should really haggle over
Some shoppers can't be bothered haggling, others want to but don't have the time. Here's a study that shows how likely you are to get a discount and save a lot of money.
Aldi like that? Discounter cheaper for brands
There are dozens of identical branded products sold at Aldi, Woolworths and Coles. Fairfax Media finds out which supermarket is cheaper for people who don't want home brand.
Medibank tries to save itself amid more embarrassing numbers
More embarrassing numbers for beleaguered health insurer Medibank are revealed in a new report.
Can you tell your Zara from your Prada?
"Look-a-like" luxury goods are hurting the real thing.
It won't be so easy to become a real estate agent next year
The government has revealed its plan to make it harder to become a real estate agent, to the cheers of the property industry.
Telstra's biggest worry has landed in Australia
A start-up is offering unlimited data at very fast speeds for a relatively affordable price, shaking up Australia's telco market.
The plan to end green slip insurers' 'super profits'
The government has revealed its plans to eliminate the "super profits" enjoyed by the four insurance giants licensed to sell green slips.
'Complete chaos': Privatisation to blame for F6 land report bungle, say staff
Home buyers were not told their properties could be in the path of a future freeway. This government agency error occurred amid privatisation efforts.
'We're not just dessert anymore', Nutella tells US regulator
The maker of the hazelnut spread seeks to reduce its standard serving size from two tablespoons to one, meaning consumers would see only half as much fat and calories on the label.
Dulux fined over claims its paint cools houses
Dulux will pay out over half a million dollars after it was caught selling paint that promised to cool houses by as much as 15 degrees without any proof it worked.
'Living pay-to-pay just to get phone credit'
Community groups are calling for a review of the Centrelink Telephone Allowance, which currently offers a base rate of $28 a quarter.
How the wrong travel insurance can cost $851 extra
Add-on travel insurance packages offered by major Australian airlines can cost up to 150 per cent more than other polices, Choice has found.
Health insurance premium rises starting to fade
The steam may be finally running out of the fast-paced rise in health insurance premiums of the past decade, with one of the nation's largest insurers seeing the level of 'claims inflation' nearly halve over the past year.
Drug banned in EU found in our pork
A synthetic additive to turn salmon flesh orange and a muscle drug to increase pork production are among many things that aren't declared to shoppers.
Mathematician's guide to the Melbourne Cup
A mathematician's advice for betting on the race that stops the nation.
Why the biggest discount doesn't give you the cheapest energy
That 20 per cent discount offer from your energy retailer might look attractive, but you could probably find a better deal elsewhere.