Urgent Recall: Kids' Sand with Asbestos
Popular children's coloured sand recalled after asbestos detection. Stop use immediately and follow safety steps for disposal. Full recall details inside.
Category : Consumer Affairs
Food charities struggle as demand hits record high
Australian families skip meals amid cost-of-living crisis as Coles-SecondBite partnership delivers 300 million meals milestone. Learn how to help this Christmas.
Food charities struggle as demand hits record high
As Australia's cost-of-living crisis deepens, working families are skipping meals. Coles and SecondBite mark 300 million meals delivered, but demand outstrips supply.
Australia Post Alert: Christmas Parcel Delivery Scams
Australia Post warns of sophisticated parcel delivery scams ahead of Christmas. Learn how to protect your personal and financial information from fraudsters.
Perth Lantern Festival Fails: No Lanterns For Pre-Paid Tickets
Thousands of Perth residents were left frustrated after the Water Lantern Festival ran out of pre-paid lanterns. Organisers promise refunds amid ACCC scrutiny and social media outrage.
Wiggles Recall Emma Bow Over Button Battery Risk
The Wiggles recall over 3,100 Emma Bows due to missing button battery warnings. Learn about the dangers and the group's safety pledge. Stay informed.
Second Sprout Recall Over Salmonella Fears
A second major sprout recall hits Australia within days due to salmonella contamination. 44 people infected. Check your products and return for a full refund.
Avoid Black Friday Scams: ACCC's Shopper Warning
ACCC warns of manipulative Black Friday sales tactics as Australia braces for a record $6.8 billion spendathon. Learn how to spot fake discounts and shop smart.
2025 Shonky Awards: Australia's Worst Rip-Offs Named
Australia's most dubious products and services have been named and shamed in the 2025 Shonky Awards, with everything from misleading insurance to questionable education courses making the hall of shame.
CHOICE Shonky Awards 2025: Australia's Worst Products Revealed
Consumer watchdog CHOICE has named and shamed the year's most disappointing products and services in their infamous Shonky Awards. Discover which major Australian companies earned this dubious honour.
CHOICE Shonky Awards 2025: Big Brands Shamed
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.
New Aged Care Fees: What You Need to Pay
Australia's revamped in-home aged care fee system brings significant changes. Learn how the new means-testing works and what you might pay for care services.
Master the Art of Haggling Like an Aussie Echidna
Discover how embracing the ancient art of haggling could save Australians thousands on everyday purchases, from cars to groceries, in our cost-of-living crisis.
Urgent Beer Recall: Little Creatures Pulls Products
Popular craft brewer Little Creatures has issued an urgent nationwide recall for specific beer batches sold at major retailers due to potential contamination risks.
Aged Care Worker Accused of Stealing from Elderly Patient
A Gold Coast aged care worker faces serious allegations after being accused of systematically stealing thousands from an elderly dementia patient in a disturbing breach of trust.
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