As Europe proposes a ban on all PFAS, some researchers say Australia should do the same
Rachael Wakefield-Rann knows how “terrifying” it can be for parents to manage their kids’ exposure to toxic chemicals,…
Petrol prices vary across Australia, but discrepancies of 50cpl are prompting calls for an investigation
There are growing calls for Australia’s consumer watchdog to investigate exorbitant fuel prices in some parts of Australia,…
Bluescope chief demands urgent action on ‘broken’ gas market to save industry
Australia’s biggest manufacturers have warned the nation’s “broken” east coast gas market could cost thousands of jobs and…
Major issue standing in the way of LuLu Hypermarket entering Australia to challenge Coles, Woolworths: ‘Harder’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has invited LuLu Hypermarket to expand to Australia to increase competition in the supermarket…
Beef from IGA, Aldi gyozas, Coles and Woolworths snacks
This week, several major retailers have issued product recalls. Items include popular food items from Aldi, Coles and…
The Good Guys ordered to pay $13.5m in penalties for misleading store credit promotions
The Good Guys has been ordered to pay $13.5 million in penalties for misleading promotions and for failing…
Energy giant ENGIE admits misleading customer about power prices after ‘deceptive and misleading’ behaviour
Global energy company ENGIE has apologised and admitted it misled a customer who was trying to negotiate a…
Consumers left in dark about steep hikes to insurance premium
When Michele Vanderlanh Smith discovered her annual home and contents insurance premium had jumped by 600 per cent,…
ACCC to investigate energy plans that promise savings but deliver poor value
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it will investigate whether energy retailers are misleading consumers…
Gas shortage crisis develops as Santos takeover heats up
They’ve only just resumed their seats, but the lobbying is already underway in earnest. And while the steely…
Webjet fined $9 million for excluding fees from ads, falsely confirming bookings
Travel giant Webjet has been fined $9 million after it admitted it failed to include compulsory fees in…