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Nine grocery items bill tops $100 in remote community

Some Indigenous communities are paying twice as much for groceries as people in capital cities, a consumer advocacy organisation investigation has found.

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Remote Indigenous Australians paying more than double capital city prices for everyday groceries

Choice finds basket of nine items cost $99.38 on average at four remote community stores in Western Australia and the Northern Territory

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Labor to axe debit card fees, survey exposes unsafe toys, Trump unleashes on biopic

Government will also instruct the ACCC to investigate excessive card costs; Choice finds all 15 items from website Temu were dangerous

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Battery-operated items from Temu tested by Choice fail Australian safety standards

Consumer advocate says results a ‘worrying reminder’ products can put children at risk, with most items having insecure battery components that are not child-safe

The Guardian - AU

'Unacceptable': More than a dozen Temu products fail child safety standards

Children's watches, clothing and games were among the products.

The Canberra Times

Many of Australia’s top car sellers are collecting and sharing driver data, Choice investigation finds

Consumer group analysed carmakers’ privacy policies to determine the extent to which modern, more digital vehicles collect data

The Guardian - AU

‘Shrinkflation’ is the Albanese government’s next target to protect supermarket shoppers

The Albanese government will tackle “shrinkflation” in supermarkets and potentially other parts of the retail sector.

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Aldi reigns supreme as more customers compare grocers

Aldi has prevailed in a second supermarket basket comparison, a process many customers are carrying out before their weekly shop.

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Shopping around could help lower grocery prices for all

Aldi shoppers are paying significantly less than Coles or Woolworths customers but the biggest savers could be those shopping across all three.

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Phantom brands, ‘seasonal’ discounts and shrinkflation: the pricing tricks used by Australian supermarkets

Coles and Woolworths are accused of inflating prices – but those aren’t the only tactics hurting shoppers

The Guardian - AU

'Get your act together': PM calls out supermarkets

Coles and Woolworths have been told to start acting in the interests of Australians after the consumer watchdog accused them of misleading customers.

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Powder up: ‘old-school’ laundry detergents best bet for cleaner clothes, 2024 Choice test finds

Omo products take out top three spots for front loaders, but neither brand nor price can be indication of efficacy, expert warns

The Guardian - AU

I bought secondhand designer shoes online, but within a few months they fell apart. What are my rights?

The shoes might not be an authentic designer pair and have failed reasonable consumer expectation, writes policy expert Kat George. Although Vestiaire is an overseas company, Australian consumer law still applies

The Guardian - AU

Aldi Is Officially Australia’s Cheapest Supermarket By A Not-Too-Shabby $17 Per Shop

Just don't accidentally buy a washing machine in the middle aisle.

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Aldi stores help keep prices down at Coles, Woolworths

Research from consumer group Choice has revealed customers are paying $17 less for groceries on average at Aldi compared to major supermarkets.

The Guardian - AU

‘Alarm bells should be going off’ as mental health counselling app expands into Australia, critics say

Exclusive: Consumer advocates say BetterHelp’s wrongdoing overseas means privacy watchdog should investigate whether it has breached local laws

The Guardian - AU

‘You either love or hate Aldi, don’t you?’ How the discount supermarket built a cult following in Australia

Facebook fan groups, wearable merchandise and the famed middle aisle. At a time when trust in supermarkets is dwindling, how did the German chain become so popular with Australian shoppers?

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‘Crispy and fluffy’: Choice names one brand as the best – and worst – supermarket frozen chips

Consumer advocacy group hands gold medal to a thin and crispy chip – although the same brand’s shoestring fries are also the worst-ranked product

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Morning Mail: Musk’s ‘censorship’ jab at Albanese, Trump on trial accused of election fraud, confusing supermarket labels

Tech billionaire brands country the home of ‘censorship’ after court order; former US president ‘orchestrated’ bid to corrupt 2016 election

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Cattle Futures Close Higher on Thursday Bounce

Fat cattle futures were 25 cents to $1.05 higher across the front months. April gapped higher at the open and traded from +13 to +92 cents for the day. Short covering was noted, with preliminary open interest dropping 3,502 contracts on the day. Nearby feeders were $1.30 to $2 stronger...

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DirecTV Inks Deal to Carry 2024 Colorado Rockies Games

The games will be available to Choice package subs across Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming, Southern Idaho, Western Nebraska, and Northern New Mexico

AAP

Calls to end 'problematic' supermarket specials

Consumer group Choice has urged supermarkets to end the practice of offering further discounts only to customers who have signed up to membership schemes.

The Guardian - AU

I contacted my bank to report a scam purchase. Why didn’t it cancel the transaction?

You’ve done all the right things since being scammed, writes Australian consumer law and policy professional Kat George. But there are a few more steps you can take to protect yourself and others

The Guardian - AU

Toyota cars collecting and potentially sharing location data and personal information, Choice says

Consumer group finds ‘Connected Services’ feature can send personal and vehicle data to third parties, with drivers told removing components risks voiding warranty

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Choice Hotels Across The U.S. Will Install Universal Chargers For EV Drivers

Hotel brands like Radisson, Cambria, and Comfort can add four or more Tesla Wall Chargers for guests, according to the deal. The charger can add up to 44 miles of range per hour.

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