Australians have been hit by large rises in grocery, energy, transport, child and aged care prices, only adding to other cost of living pressures. While extreme weather and supply delays have contributed to the increases, an inquiry into what’s causing the hikes has confirmed what commentators and consumers suspected – […]
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As the cost of living continues to rise, an increasing number of Australians are finding themselves relying on credit cards as a means to meet their financial obligations. Recent data unveiled by comparison website Finder shows that roughly 15% of Australians, totaling 3 million people, have turned to credit cards […]
Two lucky Australian families woke up as multi-millionaires after winning the record $200 million Powerball jackpot. The first ticket was bought by a delighted couple from Singleton, just an hour inland from Newcastle in NSW, while the second ticket belongs to an unidentified Queenslander. The woman from Singleton, still in […]
Many people are wired to seek and respond to rewards. Your brain interprets food as rewarding when you are hungry and water as rewarding when you are thirsty. But addictive substances like alcohol and drugs of abuse can overwhelm the natural reward pathways in your brain, resulting in intolerable cravings and reduced impulse […]
Plastic pollution is a menace worldwide. Plastics are now found in every environment on the planet, from the deepest seas to the atmosphere and human bodies. Scientific evidence describing harm to the environment and humans is growing. Hence, the United Nations has resolved to negotiate a legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution. Strategies to achieve this goal include provisions […]
Australians are collectively losing billions of dollars by remaining loyal to their existing utility providers. Researchers at comparison website Finder recently analysed costs associated with electricity, mobile, and broadband services and uncovered a staggering $4.5 billion paid in loyalty tax by Australians last year, roughly an average of $331 per […]
Millions of Australians are taking drastic measures to shed those extra kilos, with an estimated one in four adopting rigorous diets to boost their health in 2024. Around 15% of Australians are anticipated to experiment with intermittent fasting this year, while 10% will try a keto diet, followed by pescetarian […]
Retail giant Woolworths will discontinue the sale of Australia Day merchandise in its stores in a move aimed at addressing the evolving sentiments surrounding the controversial celebration. The decision follows last year’s announcement by Kmart to refrain from selling products related to the January 26 celebration, opting for inclusivity. Woolworths […]
As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, many individuals embark on a journey of self-improvement by setting resolutions for the upcoming year. An estimated 73% of Australians – equivalent to 14.8 million people – have set a New Year’s resolution for 2024, according to comparison website Finder. While […]
Apple Australia has launched its Boxing Day sales early this year, featuring enticing discounts on popular Amazon devices like AirPods, Apple Watches, and AirTags. Amazon’s Boxing Week event marks the retailer’s final major sale of the year, giving shoppers the chance to save hundreds on high-quality tech items. Take advantage […]
