Australia's consumer watchdog CHOICE has exposed some of the nation's biggest brands for questionable practices in their annual Shonky Awards, with Commonwealth Bank, Temu and health insurer HCF among the major names called out.
A Smythesdale man has received a good behaviour bond after pleading guilty to charges related to a dangerous grassfire that threatened homes and required significant firefighting resources.
The Reserve Bank of Australia maintains its cash rate at 4.35% for the fifth consecutive meeting, balancing stubborn inflation against economic growth concerns. Find out what this means for your wallet and the economy.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates on hold at 4.35% in its Melbourne Cup Day meeting, extending financial pain for homeowners while offering cautious optimism about inflation.
Soaring food prices and shrinking household budgets are creating a hunger epidemic across regional NSW, with charities struggling to meet unprecedented demand as families face impossible choices.
Meet Barbara Street, the Illawarra grandmother whose incredible 65-year blood donation journey has made her one of Australia's most prolific donors, saving countless lives across NSW.
AFCA chief David Locke reveals how the rapid decline of cash and bank branch closures are creating severe financial hardship across Australia, hitting vulnerable communities hardest.