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Proposed changes to measurement labelling laws spark consumer group criticism
Weight and volume markings could soon move from the front of a product's packaging to "cut red tape".
Weight and volume markings could soon move from the front of a product's packaging to "cut red tape".
Internet service providers to get discounted prices for NBN bandwidth, with one condition.
Consumer watchdog may drag several providers to court for dudding customers with slow internet.
It might seem like the budget-friendly option, but 'time of use' electricity plans could actually cost you much more.
Declining competition in gas markets, which is leaving consumers exposed to surging wholesale prices
The consumer watchdog has dragged health fund NIB to court, accusing it of concealing changes to some of its policies that left members with surprise out-of-pocket costs.
A national recall of faulty electrical cabling has only captured 54 per cent of the total 4313 km that was installed.
What happens if a co-insured burns down a jointly owned and jointly insured house in a fit of rage?
If an insurer-preferred smash repairer causes further damage to a car, should the insurance company pay all the subsequent costs, including replacing the vehicle?
A review by LiveLighter has found health food aisle snack products often cost more and have less nutritional value than other snacks.
Households facing 'price spike' as industry regulator loses key legal case.
Funeral services and costs are ‘shrouded in secrecy’, new research finds.
Andrew Gibson and his partner reported mould issues in their inner-west apartment, only to be told they had 90 days to vacate the property.
In a few years time, your car will be able tell you all the best petrol deals in your vicinity, saving you hundreds of dollars.
When Brendon Cowie kissed his wife goodbye, it was the last time he would see her alive.
AGL has launched proceedings over company's failure to provide timely meter reads over the past two years.
Has the word Google become so synonymous with online searches that the brand should lose its status as a protected trademark?
We are consuming 60 per cent more salt than what was previously thought, a new study has found.
Jetstar has started charging passengers to travel with babies on their laps during domestic and international flights.
The insurance industry is being urged to draw up new standards to prevent fraud investigators from harassing and intimidating claimants.
Aldi is ramping up its marketing efforts with a new brand campaign.
Scams are getting nastier than ever before.
A fresh failure for the budget airline notorious for delays.
A hospitality worker has been sacked after using a racial slur on a receipt.
When Andrew Bassat started online job-search site Seek, he knew that damming the rivers of gold would eventually impact newspapers' unprofitable, but invaluable, side product - journalism. "It is not an outcome that we are happy about," he says.
Sydneysiders will spend an average of $55 a head dining out to celebrate Mother's Day.
Tabcorp has accused the competition watchdog of being "not connected to reality" in an strong-worded response to concerns raised about the gambling giant's planned takeover of fellow wagerer Tatts Group.
Got a gripe with your telco? You're not alone, but the industry says it's trying to address it.
A hoax Origin Energy bill loaded with dangerous spyware sent to tens of thousands of Australians.
We've long been advised to shop around for the best deal. In many cases with most products, this is true. But be careful when you're researching credit cards.
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