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Scientists warn that the use of antibiotics to promote growth in chickens contributes to the rise of dangerous, ...

McDonald's cuts antibiotics in chickens to fight superbugs

McDonald's plans to start curbing the use of important human antibiotics in its global chicken supply next year as the fast-food giant joins a broad effort to battle dangerous superbugs. In Australia, its chooks are expected to be antibiotic-free by the end of 2019.

The Reserve Bank has changed the rules on credit card fees.

How fraudsters are stealing more from us than ever

Online credit card fraud is on the rise, with fraudsters who use stolen card details netting the lion's share of more than $530 million dollars last year, industry body Australian Payments Network has revealed.

Nurofen has settled a class action on its pain relief products

Nurofen settles $3.5m class action

​Australians who bought a packet of Nurofen between 2011 and 2015 could be compensated after the company that makes the popular painkillers agreed to settle a consumer class action.