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16 Jun 2023 13:56

Man suffers through almost a year in pain after horror rugby accident

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

After a horror rugby accident, a New South Wales man was told he'd be on the public waitlist for over a year before he could have surgery.

15 Jun 2023 09:02

60% of Australians have embarked on a weight loss journey

Written by Noémi Hadnagy, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

Research from Compare the Market has found that 62.2% of Australians surveyed have gone on a diet.

Australian couple with no emergency fund

14 Jun 2023 09:00

15% of Aussies have no money in their emergency fund, new survey finds

Written by Phillip Portman

New research from Compare the Market reveals many households have no money saved for a rainy day.

woman filling car with petrol

9 Jun 2023 08:40

Fuel prices soar past $2/litre in major cities as long weekend approaches

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

There are still ways to nab a bargain if you’re planning on heading away for the King’s Birthday long weekend

couple saving money amid cost-of-living crisis

6 Jun 2023 14:33

RBA thumps homeowners with another 25 basis point increase

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

The RBA has lifted interest rates by another 25 basis points.

6 Jun 2023 14:31

RBA rate rise June 2023: Banks pass on 25 basis point increase

Written by Megan Birot, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Here's how banks are responding to the June RBA rate rise announcement.

29 May 2023 15:59

Winter heating could add hundreds to electricity bills, new research shows

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

The temperature is falling, but some heaters could cause your electricity bill to rise.

customers with energy bill smoothing

29 May 2023 09:56

The simple billing method making it easier to avoid energy bill shock

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Energy bills are rising, but there may be a way to make it easier to manage them.

26 May 2023 11:45

How the Bank of Mum and Dad can cash in over $15,000 a year

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Chris Ford

Rising rent and the climbing cost of living are eating into the savings of aspiring first-home buyers, leaving many to rely on the Bank of Mum and Dad to supercharge their savings ability. 

25 May 2023 16:05

Energy Regulators confirm how much more Aussies could be slugged for electricity from 1 July

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

Find out how much more you might be paying in 2023-24 as the DMO and VDO are set to take effect as of July 1

australian driver speeding

11 May 2023 12:16

1/3 of Australian drivers risking thousands of dollars in fines

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Australian drivers are facing huge fines for breaking road rules.

woman at the butcher

11 May 2023 11:54

Aussies ditching meat and sweet treats as cost-of-living crisis rages on

Written by Natasha Innes, reviewed by Phillip Portman

Australians are cutting back on meat as a way to save money, new research shows.