Never heard of the Rae family? They just made over $300m
One of the richest families in the country, the low-profile Rae family of Perth, has pocketed more than $300 million by selling out to Caltex Australia.
Consumer Affairs
Remember Dick Smith gift cards? Don't become a victim
Before you splash your hard-earned dollars on gift cards this Christmas, read our tips and advice.
Price of convenience: the gift for which you're paying double
What is the price of convenience for some Christmas hampers this season?
'The tip of the iceberg': Portable ethanol burners banned in the ACT
The sale of portable ethanol burners has been temporarily banned in the ACT, pending a probe into their safety by the Australian consumer watchdog.
Product ban: 'A fireball hit me and set me on fire'
If you're using a decorative alcohol-fuelled burner to live up the atmosphere this Christmas, throw it out or return it for a refund.
Are prawns really going to cost you $50 a kilo this Christmas?
Large prawns are going to set Victorians back $50 a kilogram this Christmas.
Are prawns really going to cost you $50 a kilo this Christmas?
An outbreak of disease in prawn ponds south of Brisbane has some fearing a prawn shortage this Christmas.
The 'half-truth' in myth-busting beer advertisements
Health experts are warning about the sneaky half-truth in a beer giant's ad campaign.
Government says weak processes, not staff cuts, to blame for F6 bungle
The minister responsible for property has blamed "informal and inconsistent" processes for a bungle that saw nearly 200 families unknowingly buy homes in Sydney's south that could be flattened for a freeway.
The Sydney suburb hooked on online shopping
NSW is the fastest-growing state for online shopping, but there is one suburb heading to the online checkout the most.
Nurofen fine for misleading consumers increased to $6 million
The company that manufactures Nurofen has been fined $6 million for misleading consumers.
The letter telling Mazda customers how to ensure car resale potential
A Sydney Mazda car dealership has asked customers to give "only the highest scores possible" on a customer satisfaction survey.
Thousands to be refunded the fee they paid for free credit report
Customers duped by Veda's strategies that got them to pay for a credit report, can now get their money back.
Flight Centre may face multi-million penalty after High Court ruling
Travel agency Flight Centre could face a multi-million dollar penalty after the ACCC won a High Court appeal in a long-running legal battle over alleged price fixing.
The Australian city revealed as an Airbnb hotspot
Sydney has placed fifth in the global rankings of Airbnb users.
Why Macquarie might be paying $2 billion for your property information
A leaked scoping study provides clues as to why the Baird government is fiercely determined to sell off highly valuable and sensitive data to the highest bidder.
Can you pick the fake Pokemon card?
Cheap, counterfeit Pokemon cards are plaguing the popular tabletop game, leaving unwary parents and enthusiasts scammed and disappointed.
Why kids are buying cheap, unhealthy snacks
The first comprehensive study of pricing at school canteens in NSW found unhealthy snacks, hot food and drinks are significantly cheaper than healthy options.
'Flushable' wipes to have their day in court
Australian manufacturers face court over claims about "flushable" wipes.
Fake Australia Post 'missed parcel delivery' email scamming consumers
Fake parcel delivery scams have tripled since this time last year.
How much that airconditioner is really costing you
Aussies could blow $2.5 billion on bad air-con habits this summer.
Second Basslink backed by key government report
Building a second link between Tasmania and the mainland would boost the security of the national electricity network a key government report has found
How Pizza Hut is stepping up its game in home deliveries
Pizza Hut's latest move in home deliveries is concerning public health experts who say Australia's obesity crisis is as bad as ever.
Why you're not likely to find a Hatchimal before Christmas
It's the "must have" toy that's causing tears, endless car trips, and parents to pay five times the retail price.
Our greatest Christmas shopping fear
Most Australians consider finding a parking spot in a shopping centre the most stressful part of Christmas shopping.
How to choose better clothes ... and justify a pair of $600 shoes
Do you have a bunch of clothes in your wardrobe but they just... aren't quite right?
The 47 toys too dangerous for Christmas
A Thomas the Tank Engine train, a Minion toy rifle and 45 other dangerous toys will be destroyed by a steamroller as part of an annual product safety blitz.
Blame Canada: Baird cites its 'success' in land titles sell-off
Mr Baird has pointed to Canada's experience to reassure the public that privatising the land titles registry is the right thing to do.
Paddle Pop's 15-second ad dumped after complaint
A complaint about a 15-second internet advertisement for a Paddle Pop iceblock has been upheld by the Advertising Standards Bureau.
How one Cherry Ripe could throw you off track
The 'serving size' on a food label is meant to help you control your weight, but it's actually leaving a lot of consumers confused. Here's why.