Business
Consumer affairs
Energy companies fined for cutting power to people on life support
The energy watchdog has slapped two electricity companies with fines of $40,000 each after they cut power to people on life support.
- by Cole Latimer
Latest
Food safety
Popular Sydney fast food outlet closes after video of rats emerges
The Oporto store in Broadway has closed after video surfaces showing rats scurrying on the floor.
- by Laura Chung
Opinion
Food
They can have parmigiano but, damn it, we're keeping prosecco
European trade officials are said to be digging in over what Australian producers can and can’t call various products.
- by Matt Holden
Opinion
Advertising
'Confused': Gillette ad a symptom of an industry in crisis
I almost feel sorry for the advertising industry: it's an industry in flux, with an audience fragmented along economic, racial, social and sexual lines.
- by Charles Purcell
Fitness
Holiday's over: the business model bucking the trend
Getting fit is always a common New Year's resolution, but a fair chunk of people wait a few weeks before getting started.
- by Matt Bungard
Opinion
Opinion
Why we need even stronger protections against banks and super
I cancelled my credit card about 15 years ago because I struggled to keep on top of the payments. I’ve never had one since.
- by Jenna Price
Exclusive
Lotto
'Questionable methods': newsagents set to take Lottoland to regulator
The body which represents newsagents across the country is concerned that "Lottoland may confuse and potentially mislead Australian consumers".
- by Kylar Loussikian
Opinion
Consumer rights
Help! I'm drowning in trivial life admin
With the advent of call centres and automated computing systems, mistakes have become common, and we're the ones who have to waste our time chasing them up.
- by Chloe Booker
Food & drink
Cafes, and customers, spared an avocado smashing this summer
The decrease in berry prices has enabled a cafe to provide a greater variety on the menu - but is it good for everyone?
- by Matt Bungard
Recall
National recall on faulty airconditioning unit amid fire risk
An airconditioner is being recalled nationally amid fears it could catch fire due to a power fault.
- by Melissa Cunningham
Opinion
Ethical investing
Money can't buy happiness? Here's nine ways to prove that theory wrong
If you have a few extra bucks that you don't need for necessities like rent or home loan payments, consider shopping for happiness.
- by Gregory Karp