James is a Master of Journalism student from the University of Melbourne. He has published in Cosmos, The Citizen, and has created podcast series for We Are Explorers and Protect Our Winters Australia ...

Buoyed from this success, I donned the blankie, rushed to plug it in the power outlet next to my desk and attempted to take a seat in front of my laptop. I say attempted, because it immediately became ...

ASIC ‘disappointed’ CommBank has yet to announce any details about which customers will receive refunds and which will miss out. ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland says while he welcomes the change, it ...

Need to know You're more likely to get a refund if the travel supplier has cancelled on you Travel agents can charge cancellation fees to cover their costs Travel agents and third-party booking sites ...

Liam Kennedy is a Journalist with the Editorial and investigations team. He answers consumers' most burning questions, from which scams to be aware of and how to save money, to whether new services ...

Worth buying? – No Kmart and Target sell a range of different Anko-branded stick and barrel vacuum cleaners, priced from about $30 up to $250. Although we do love it when we find a bargain appliance ...

For more than 60 years, CHOICE has been fighting the good fight for Australian consumers. In the past year alone we've uncovered systemic issues with sunscreens, investigated shonky supermarket ...

Zip is a buy now, pay later (BNPL) service, in competition with Afterpay. We look at how it works, interest and fees, and the risks of using it.

How to safely clean your smartphone: 70% isopropyl alcohol wipes are the best option. Mild soap and lukewarm water also works, but not as well. You can wash waterproof smartphones with an ingress ...

When shopping online or instore, you can clearly see prices for each product on the shelf label or below the product image. Look closer and you’ll also see a ‘unit price’. This gives the price of the ...

Need to know Laptops, phones and other tech products often feature in EOFY and clearance sales happening this time of year If you’re buying any of these to use for work, you can claim a deduction on ...

For more than 60 years, CHOICE has been fighting the good fight for Australian consumers. In the past year alone we've uncovered systemic issues with sunscreens, investigated shonky supermarket ...