'The support staff don't have any idea': New ISP drowning in complaints
In its first two weeks, MyRepublic is being bombarded with complaints from unhappy customers with high expectations of speed and service.
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Esther Han
Esther Han is the consumer affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Sun-Herald. She was previously the food and wine news writer for Fairfax Media.
Family flees home after washing machine catches alight
Another Samsung washing machine has caught on fire in Sydney, triggering the residents - including three children - to flee.
How criminals are scamming Airbnb users
Don't get too excited by a cut-price deal to rent a cool holiday house on Airbnb. Here are ways to avoid the scammers.
Why 'everyone will lose' under Baird's latest sell-off plans
Australia's top legal figures warn that privatising the land titles registry will lead to consumers paying more for a lesser service.
Big banks tight-lipped on deal that could increase property costs
The government is pushing ahead with a deal that could make buying property more expensive despite protests from right across the state's property sector.
How to ride free with Uber this Christmas
The ride-sharing service is offering $1 million in ride discounts this festive season - meaning some rides will be free.
Why no consumer will be paying 884pc interest any more
New laws will be introduced to stop dodgy companies ripping off the poorest Australians.
How your restaurant knows who you are
Restaurants are becoming increasingly data-savvy, creating detailed profiles of who you are and what you like to eat.
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 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.
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