What to know about fuel levies and surcharges before paying one
As the fuel crisis evolves, consumers may notice a fuel levy surcharge popping up at some businesses to…
Scammers rip off Australians to the tune of $2 billion, ACCC figures show
Bevan Lisle was enjoying an overseas holiday when he found out he had been scammed out of $50,000.…
Bangkok Post – Rogue protein sellers face jail: FDA
Lab tests expose box claims as bogus PUBLISHED : 18 Mar 2026 at 04:13 Protein supplements that are…
High Easter egg chocolate prices bite Australians despite falling cocoa costs
Chocolate eggs, golden bunnies and sweet Easter traditions are meant to bring joy, but this year’s soaring prices…
Tackling ‘blatant’ fake discounting, restoring consumer trust among ACCC’s priorities for 2026
The consumer regulator is in the spotlight as its landmark court case against Coles plays out in Melbourne,…
Nicheliving facing legal action over trust account mismanagement allegation
Deregistered Perth builder Nicheliving is being taken to the Western Australian State Administrative Tribunal over allegations it improperly…
Do Woolworths shoppers want Google AI adding items to buy? We’ll soon find out
Woolworths has announced a partnership with Google to incorporate agentic artificial intelligence into its “Olive” chatbot, starting in…
US legal case against Amazon Prime subscription service leads to cheque in the mail for Australian
If you go to your mailbox and find a cheque for $US51 from Amazon Prime, it may not…
Sportsbet fined $313,000 by NT Racing and Wagering Commission for ‘systemic failure’
Australia’s largest online bookmaker Sportsbet has been fined more than $313,000 for failing to protect thousands of customers…
Shield and First Guardian raise the question, who pays when super funds collapse?
Thousands of First Guardian investors were dealt another devastating blow in December when it was revealed just $1.6…
HelloFresh and Youfoodz sued by ACCC over allegedly misleading consumers
The consumer watchdog is suing home meal delivery providers HelloFresh and Youfoodz for allegedly misleading consumers, claiming the…
Urgent recall: Tom & Luke Low Carb Hazelnut Snackaballs flavours pulled from shelves over presence of plastic
Several batches of a popular health snack sold around the country have been recalled after plastic was found…