Damaging your phone, accidentally on purpose
Every so often, Apple comes out with an updated iPhone, which has new features and attracts a lot of buzz. Turns out all that buzz can lead to an increase in iPhone accidents.
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‘Every time he had an excuse’: Unlicensed builder up to old tricks
Despite a string of convictions, an unlicensed builder is at large in Sydney and probably looking for more building work.
How to get the most bang for your Easter egg buck
Australians are expected to buy 3000 tonnes of chocolate this Easter – and that's just at one supermarket.
iPhone 'error 53': Apple taken to court by consumer watchdog
Apple has been accused of falsely and misleadingly telling customers that it wasn't required to fix their iPhones and iPads.
Bills rise from Cyclone Debbie to cost IAG $140m
IAG estimates net exposure to Cyclone Debbie at about $140m as other insurers also count cost.
Nurofen must pay $6 million penalty after final appeal rejected
The manufacturer of Nurofen must pay a $6 million penalty, after a final appeal to the High Court was rejected on Wednesday.
Origin Energy in hot water with regulator over data breaches
One of the country's major energy companies, Origin Energy, has been slapped with a heavy fine for failing to accurately report data - relating to hot water systems
Butter or margarine? Dunkin' Donuts hit with class action
Jan Polanik has sued the donut chain for serving him "margarine or a butter substitute" instead of butter with his bagels for four years.
'Mr Probity': the ethics adviser scrutinising the land titles sell-off
Rory O'Connor, the probity adviser on the land titles registry privatisation, has scrutinised several controversial deals of Labor powerbrokers.
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The real cost of your plastic wrapped vegetables
Aldi, Coles and Woolworths make liberal use of plastic packaging, much to the chagrin of environmentally conscious shoppers.
NSW land titles registry profits could go to Cayman Islands
The land titles registry's big profits have long helped fund schools and hospitals. After it is privatised, those profits could head towards the Cayman Islands.
How to prepare for the NBN before it lands on your doorstep
The National Broadband Network will soon be on your doorstep. Make sure you're ready when it arrives.
Builder's customers banned from sharing reviews after legal threat
ProductReview.com.au says it has been forced to remove reviews of builder Wisdom Homes after being threatened with legal action.
Why 10 mobile calls, 2 landline calls and 3 gigs cost Annie $142.50
She only uses three websites and seldom uses her phone, but Annie McQuisten has spent around $17,000 on telecommunications in the past decade.
'Running lights and going up one-way streets': The risks people take to bring you dinner
Deliveroo faces legal action from cycle couriers who claim they have been underpaid and denied work entitlements.
Need for energy market independence to avoid fracture
The head of one of the country's largest energy utilities has warned the nation's energy markets risk fracture
Bellamy's shares hit hard on China roadblock
Only a matter of months after Jan Cameron took control of Bellamy's Australia, the company has run into roadblocks in the key China market, with the loss of sales to see earnings take a hit from the start of 2018.
Drones inspect damage as insurers hit with Cyclone Debbie claims
Insurers have been hit with at least 2500 damages claims since Tropical Cyclone Debbie made landfall on the Queensland coast on Tuesday and are bracing for more.
Maree's health insurance decision is saving her $125 a week
Maree Weatherstone recently made a health insurance decision that is now saving her $125 a week.
Cyclone Debbie focus now shifts to flooding, sugar crop damage
The sugar industry says up to a quarter of its crop may be affected by Cyclone Debbie.
'Rent now, pay forever'? Radio Rentals faces class action
Home appliance rental giant Radio Rentals is facing a class action accused of "unfair and unconscionable practices" that have up to 200,000 customers to the tune of up to $50 million.
The land titles decision that could cost us up to '$200 million'
The Berejiklian government has been accused of being "reckless in the extreme" by making a "last-minute" decision in relation to its land titles registry privatisation that Labor claims could potentially cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.
Outdated energy market threatens supply security
Operator of national energy markets warns the electricity market is out of date and needs to be overhauled.
Medibank under fire after thousands of invoices delayed
Medibank Private has come under fire after about 25,000 customers experienced delays in receiving their annual premium renewal notices this month.
'I feel like I've been abused:' Airbnb host scammed by fake listing
A fraudulent Airbnb listing for a "Bondi Beach luxury villa" has reappeared on the home-sharing platform.
'Not seeing the value': decision time on health insurance
The upcoming premium hike of 4.9 per cent is making the Hannah family feel "nervous and sick".
No move on payday lenders three months after reform pledge
Vulnerable Australians are still being sucked into paying extortionate interest rates on payday loans and leased household goods three months after the government pledged to pull the industry into line, consumer groups say.
The Australian invention that could shrink your power bill
An Australian invention that can cut energy costs, reduce carbon emissions and slash demand for peak electricity is generating excitement among green technology investors as well as consumers.
'Not delivering': Holly's frustration at Australia Post
Ever tried keeping three children under the age of three quiet in a 40-minute queue at the post office?
Report shows which health funds have won – and lost – customers
The health insurance industry's report card shows one fund has shed more than 45,000 members.