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Cold snap sends Sydneysiders to shops in last-minute heater rush

Cold snap sends Sydneysiders to shops in last-minute heater rush

Recruiter Sara Molander was one of many who was rudely awoken by the sudden chill.

  • by Cassandra Morgan

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Care about your data privacy? Then prove it
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Social media

Care about your data privacy? Then prove it

Social media platforms are in the public square. It's your responsibility there's nothing on your account that shouldn't be made public.

  • by Michael R. Strain
Big Brother in the back seat driver as parents get driving data
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Road safety

Big Brother in the back seat driver as parents get driving data

New technology allows real time monitoring of drivers, with reports on speed, braking, swerving and where they have been.

  • by David McCowen
The top solar postcodes in Victoria and NSW
Energy

The top solar postcodes in Victoria and NSW

While Melbourne's commuter belt is experiencing strong take-up of rooftop solar, in NSW the greatest growth is occurring outside Sydney.

  • by Cole Latimer
'There goes our money': Electronics site tops complaints list, again
Consumer rights

'There goes our money': Electronics site tops complaints list, again

Debra Mesiti ordered a $743 tablet online in December. She is still waiting for it.

  • by Rachel Clun
Moral compass lost in sea of easy money
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Financial advisors

Moral compass lost in sea of easy money

ASIC is partly responsible for the cesspit of misconduct. Without a feared regulator, people with questionable ethics will push the line.

  • by Adele Ferguson
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Ford ordered to pay $10 million fine for 'unconscionable conduct'
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Ford ordered to pay $10 million fine for 'unconscionable conduct'

The Federal Court found Ford mishandled customer complaints over shuddering and jerking in cars fitted with PowerShift transmission.

  • by Rachel Clun
Travellers paying more to fly because of airport fees: ACCC
Aviation

Travellers paying more to fly because of airport fees: ACCC

Passengers are paying higher airfares than they should because of the high fees the country's four largest airports slug airlines..

  • by Matt O'Sullivan & Patrick Hatch
We take our privacy for granted. We don't deserve it
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Facebook

We take our privacy for granted. We don't deserve it

It's time for us to take responsibility for our actions on social media.

  • by Benjamin Potter
Why a 'zero discount' energy bill could be your cheapest option
Energy

Why a 'zero discount' energy bill could be your cheapest option

The confusing nature of energy bill discounts is leading to more "no frills" offers - and they could save you money.

  • by Cole Latimer
Thousands of Australians fall victim to fake telco, energy bills
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Thousands of Australians fall victim to fake telco, energy bills

One customer, who received a fake Telstra bill, called the number provided and was asked to provide a driver’s licence and date of birth.

  • by Jennifer Duke & Cole Latimer