'It's a feeding frenzy': The problems with land titles privatisation
A source close to NSW's land titles registry sell-off says the process is being rushed and the wrong model is being used.
Consumer Affairs
Nissan, Ford, BMW sue supplier over deadly airbags
Nissan, BMW of North America and Ford claim their airbag supplier Takata withheld information about faulty inflators, which have caused airbags to rupture and injure people.
Shoppers, creditors wait while fashion designer Jessica lives it up in Bali
Creditors to the company that formerly owned fashion label Shakuhachi are out almost $1 million, with little recompense in sight.
Appco case reveals dark underbelly of charity
When a company becomes embroiled in headlines that include young adults taking part in humiliating simulated sex act rituals, cross dressing or slithering on their bellies in a "sluggie" race as punishment for not meeting sales targets, it grabs attention.
Why a $15 bottle of wine can cost $75 in a restaurant
Why can you buy an entire bottle of wine for $15 at a bottle shop, while the cheapest option at the local Italian place is a $13 glass of Chianti?
Rideshare ventures gear up for children as Uber enforces underage rule
Overstretched parents are booking ridesharing services for their children.
Audi taken to court over emissions cheating scandal
The ACCC has taken Audi to court for using software to cheat tests and misleading consumers about true emissions levels.
Jetstar, Virgin handed penalties for 'drip pricing' techniques
Jetstar and Virgin Australia will pay penalties of hundreds of thousands of dollars for their use of "misleading and deceptive" pricing tactics.
'You must think the public are dumb': Egg farmers attacked on Facebook
Is it true that hens that aren't happy won't produce eggs? Because that's what caged egg farmers are claiming.
'Lollies on bread': Complaint about school lunch ad upheld
A complaint about a Bakers Delight billboard "advertising lollies on bread for school lunches" has been upheld.
'They keep passing the buck': Why Annie's still waiting for her dress
Online female fashion retailers Shakuhachi and Popcherry have landed on the most recent consumer complaints register.
Insurers reveal doctors are sharing full medical histories
You may not know it, but your doctor may transfer your full medical history to your life insurance provider, possibly in breach of doctor-patient confidentiality rules.
Sweet news: Chocolate is about to get cheaper
It's a good news day for chocolate lovers: Prices for chocolate are set to fall as the world cocoa market shifts from a deficit to the largest surplus in six years.
Cannabis bets take Aussie hedge fund to No.1
Bets on US marijuana companies helped an Australian manager soar 145 per cent last year to become the world's best-performing hedge fund.
The high price to hear again: 'It's extortionate behaviour'
Les thought buying hearing aids would be a simple exercise. But he soon found out otherwise.
'I've warned all my friends': How one click on this ad left Stacey with a debt notice
A Danish online retailer has been accused of sending consumers payment notices for products they never ordered.
Head lice killer linked to abnormal behaviour in children
Exposure to chemical insecticides called pyrethroids during pregnancy may affect your child's behaviour, a study shows.
Why the banks make it so hard for you to cancel your credit card
You can do almost all your banking online. So why can't you do the same to cancel a credit card?
'They hide behind the legal jargon': Why Ian's insurance claim was refused
Most consumers considered the price and level of cover as the only "detail" necessary to make an informed decision.
CommInsure investigation didn't involve interviewing customers
Commonwealth Bank says that its staff aren't avoiding or wilfully denying life insurance claims.
'You can't use corn syrup and call it honey': The war over 'fake milk'
We've been calling these products 'milk' for decades. Will we have to stop?
These are the Sydney suburbs getting the NBN by June
You can finally check when you will get the NBN and what sort of technology you will be receiving.
Problem with your credit report? New fears it'll be harder to resolve
If you have a complaint about Veda, you can no longer take it the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Camilla kaftan lover charged after posing as security guard
A woman posing as a security guard has been charged with shoplifting from a Camilla warehouse sale.
Murray Goulburn discloses losses, ASIC and ACCC investigations
The downturn in the dairy industry has taken its toll on the country's largest milk processor, Murray Goulburn Co-Operative.
Certified painter 'did not even know what lead paint was'
Australia's peak body for the painting industry has expressed concerns for tradespeople who have been issued qualifications to handle toxic materials without the requisite training.
'It's not anything goes': Broadband providers, insurance in ACCC's sights
Broadband speed and performance claims, misbehaving health insurance providers and consumer guarantees are in the watchdog's sights.
They're coming after your frequent flyer points
Here's something else to worry about: the legion of cyber fraudsters and identity thieves are trying to steal your frequent flyer points – and they're succeeding.
What you can do to help push down petrol prices
Here's what the ACCC says you can do to help reduce petrol prices at a time when costs are going through the roof.
How 38,000 Australians ended up on a restaurant booking blacklist
Restaurants affiliated with the online booking site Dimmi have blacklisted 38,000 diners for failing to show up at a reservation in the past year.