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12 Nov 2021 11:39

Torrential storms are forecast this week – prepare for a blackout now

Written by Phillip Portman

Wild storms are predicted for Australia this week. Our expert offers his top tips to prepare for a power outage.

8 Nov 2021 10:29

Energy customers warned to be vigilant as Australians lose millions to scams

Written by Phillip Portman

Australians are being warned to be vigilant as several worrying scams target gas and electricity customers around the country.

a man with a phone sits at the driver seat of his electric car and used the console

5 Nov 2021 16:24

South Australia passes road usage tax for electric vehicles

Written by James McCay

South Australia has passed a bill for a road usage charge for electric vehicle owners. We cover what else is in the bill, plus what the other states are doing.

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1 Nov 2021 15:49

How Queensland’s new road penalties could affect your insurance

Written by James McCay

From 1 November new penalties targeting Qld motorists who use their phone or fail to buckle up come into effect. What impact will this have on car insurance?

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28 Oct 2021 15:00

Hail damage repairs costing some car owners over $11,000

Written by James McCay

Hail damage to your car can be costly to repair. We investigate the cost of hail repairs car owners could face in the wake of a storm.

13 Oct 2021 14:05

How will climate change affect the property market?

Written by William Jolly

With all the focus on climate change and the now locked-in effects, we’re set to see, the Australian property market is unlikely to escape unscathed.

12 Oct 2021 13:22

What’s the average cost of petrol in Australia?

Written by James McCay

Our Bill Shock Tracker survey found the average cost of petrol in Australia is $1,404 a year. Read more to see the data for your home state and age group.

8 Oct 2021 09:29

Into the future: Will car insurance cover flying cars?

Written by James McCay

In a time when flying cars are becoming more science and less fiction, we ask, "will car insurance cover a flying car?" Read on to hear what the experts say.

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23 Sep 2021 14:03

Why Brisbane buyers are kept in the dark over house prices

Written by William Jolly

Only a small portion of property ads on real estate websites are showing price ranges in certain parts of the country, with Brisbane buyers particularly in the dark.

Inner city of Sydney

10 Sep 2021 10:39

Inner-city or outer suburbs: where can you afford to buy?

Written by William Jolly

New research sheds light on just how far away from the city you might have to look in order to buy a home.

9 Sep 2021 09:18

How you park your car can impact your insurance premiums

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Stephen Zeller

Where you park your car can have an impact of the cost of car insurance. This not only involves garages and driveways but which suburb you're in. Join us as we take a look at the data.

Health care Australia

3 Sep 2021 10:14

Australia’s health care system among the best in the world

Written by Matthew Keogh

Australia’s health system has been ranked third among 11 of the world’s wealthiest countries, according to a new international report.