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Street Soccer 8 Nations Cup footballers voice pride at representing Northern Ireland

The Street Soccer 8 Nations Cup takes place in Dundee from September 9-11

Belfast Live

Spring has sprung: Easy savings as the weather warms up

Consumer group CHOICE has named its five top tips for saving cash this spring, with many of the tips taking advantage of the warmer weather.

The New Daily

Melbourne man vows to fight for Malaysia Airlines refund after flights cancelled during pandemic

Mehul Patel says using the credit he was offered by Malaysia Airlines would have been difficult given that the carrier was not operating in Australia at the time.

ABC News

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Four superannuation funds barred for new members after a tough year for fund returns

Four superannuation funds will be barred from taking in new members till their performance improves after they failed regulator APRA's performance test for the second year running.

The New Daily

Losses from ‘heart-wrenching’ puppy scams increase 1,000% over last two years

Australian consumer group Choice says people more vulnerable to being ripped off with fake dogs and cats during Covid pandemic

The Guardian - AU

DirecTV review: Lots of channels, but at what cost?

DirecTV's live TV streaming service with tons of channels. But its cost may be too high for what you get.

Tom’s Guide

Bunnings and Kmart halt use of facial recognition technology in stores as privacy watchdog investigates

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner examining whether use of the technology is consistent with privacy laws

The Guardian - AU

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Bunnings and Kmart under investigation over information handling linked to facial recognition technology

A report from consumer advocacy group CHOICE prompts the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner to investigate whether retail giants Kmart and Bunnings are breaching privacy laws with their use of facial recognition technology.

ABC News

Privacy watchdog to investigate Bunnings and Kmart over use of facial recognition technology

Information commissioner will look into the personal information handling practices of the retail giants

The Guardian - AU

‘So damaging’: Pet scams increase by 1000 per cent during COVID-19 lockdowns

Scammers raked in $4.2 million through pet-related fraud in 2021, an increase of more than 1000 per cent since the beginning of the pandemic.

The New Daily

Most fail grades ever: Heaters under fire after failing safety tests

Australians are struggling to stay warm this winter – but some of your favourite heaters could be missing key safety features, putting you in danger.

The New Daily

Consumer group warns against dud heaters

Six out of 15 electric heaters failed CHOICE's safety tests - the most the consumer group has ever seen.

AAP

Kmart, Bunnings stick with in-store facial recognition despite probe

Kmart and Bunnings will keep using controversial in-store facial recognition technology, despite another major retailer abandoning it amid a privacy probe.

The New Daily

Facial recognition is on the rise – but the law is lagging a long way behind

Private companies and public authorities are quietly using facial recognition systems around Australia.

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The New Daily

EOFY sales: How to pick the best electric appliances

Electric appliances will be topping shoppers' wish-lists during the current EOFY sales, but there's lots to consider before splurging.

ABC News

Renewed calls for national guidelines on using facial recognition technology after CHOICE investigation

Experts say there is a "huge gap" in laws surrounding facial recognition programs, potentially exposing Australians to data harvesting or being wrongly identified as criminals.

ABC News

The Loop: Wages to rise for millions of Aussies, authorities try to secure electricity supplies, and RIP Internet Explorer

Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop.

The Conversation

Bunnings, Kmart and The Good Guys say they use facial recognition for 'loss prevention'. An expert explains what it might mean for you

Once the purview of law enforcement and intelligence agencies, facial recognition is now being used to identify consumers in Australian stores.

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CHOICE raises concern over Bunnings, Kmart and the Good Guys use of facial recognition technology

Consumer group CHOICE is referring Kmart, Bunnings and The Good Guys to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner over their use of facial recognition technology.

Pedestrian.tv

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The Guardian - AU

Bunnings, Kmart and The Good Guys using facial recognition technology to crack down on theft, Choice says

Consumer group says use of technology at major retailers is ‘completely inappropriate and unnecessary’

ABC News

Queensland power prices have been capped and there's concern about blackouts. What you need to know

Fears about blackouts due to a shortage of energy in Queensland did not eventuate last night but the Sunshine State is not the only one with warnings ahead.

Pedestrian.tv

9 Tips To Stay Warm For Cheap During Winter ‘Cos The Only Thing Worse Than The Cold Is Ur Power Bill

To quote every single Aussie during winter: "Fuck it's cold!"

ABC News

Many put faith in cryptocurrency but crash could lead to regulation and new consumer protections

Bitcoin came to life in 2008 as the financial system was imploding. Now that utopian vision is under fire, and everyone is asking: Will a new era of regulation kill or strengthen cryptocurrencies?

The Guardian - AU

‘Complex and volatile’: cryptocurrencies should be regulated by financial watchdogs, say consumer advocates

Treasury inquiry told ‘crypto is high-risk and unsophisticated investors are at high risk of losing significant funds’

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