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Australian economy hits disaster zone

The Australian economy has been plunged into disaster after a horror day on the sharemarket wiped a massive $137.1 billion...

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10th March 2020 6:03 AM

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – MARCH 09: South Korean soldiers, wearing protective gear, spray antiseptic solution to guard against the coronavirus (COVID-19) along a street in Gangnam district on March 09, 2020 in Seoul, South Korea. The South Korean government has raised the coronavirus alert to the "highest level" as confirmed case numbers continue to rise across the country. According to the Korea Cent

Climate change: has it changed our shopping habits?

HAS the debate about climate change and the environment started to affect what we are buying?

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29th Oct. 2019 10:10 AM

Young online shoppers are increasingly becoming conscious of the environmental record of products.

How we could be saving $400 a year on power

Queenslanders could be saving nearly $400 a year on their power bills through a combination of personal effort and...

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16th Sept. 2019 7:09 AM

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NBN lies: How consumers are being ‘bullied’

Australians are being lied to and threatened with disconnection by unscrupulous NBN telemarketers, a shock investigation...

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01st Aug. 2019 6:08 AM

Unscrupulous telemarketers have lied to consumers about connecting to the NBN, the Ombudsman revealed. Picture: Supplied

Kmart slammed for ‘worst performing’ item in years

It’s not often that a Kmart product disappoints, but experts have warned this popular $55 appliance is not worth the...

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05th June 2019 10:06 AM

This is one Kmart item you don't want to invest in.

NBN warning as scammer concerns spike

There is an easy way to tell if callers are legitimately from the National Broadband Network, the corporation says.

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27th March 2019 10:03 AM

The NBN is now facing competition on the Gold Coast.

Consumers warned about buying food on Facebook

Health authorities have warned Australians of the risks involved with purchasing food on online from platforms such as...

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03rd Jan. 2019 10:01 AM

Louise Gunston, 33, Bowen Hills, and Steph Cruice, 32, Newstead, have concerns with the sale of food through Facebook Marketplace. Picture: Liam Kidston

Insane amount of cash we’ll fork out at Christmas

TIS the season to spend money, with many Australians fa-la-la-la falling into serious debt as a result of spending tens of...

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13th Nov. 2018 3:11 PM

Australians are expected to spend a whopping $25 billion on Christmas gifts, food, decorations and travel this year. Picture: Mathew Farrell

Do you know where your strawberry’s been?

YOU soon might, with supply chain improvements to an industry that already boasts an enviable global reputation for safety...

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08th Nov. 2018 5:11 AM

Kiara Carmichael with sons Patrick, 3, and Owen 2, pick strawberries at Strawberry Fields at Palmview. Picture: Lachie Millard

'They don’t make things like they used to!'

THEY don’t make them like they used to. That's especially true after Australian consumers discovered the longevity of their...

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31st Oct. 2018 9:10 AM

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