The 'healthy' bread that contains as much salt as packet of chips
Rye and sourdough breads may seem to be the healthier options at the supermarket. But researchers are raising alarm over high salt levels.
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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.
Food companies criticised over use of health star ratings
Food companies are being accused of hiding the unhealthiness of products by keeping the packaging void of health star ratings.
Why your mortgage broker may not get you the best deal
Many of us trust mortgage brokers to get us the best home loan deals. But the banks are giving them incentives to make sure its interest are placed first.
How butchers and greengrocers are short-changing shoppers
A new report reveals that many businesses are inaccurately measuring and labelling their products, such as meat, precious stones and bread.
'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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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