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Smaller, more expensive chocolate eggs may leave ‘bitter’ taste this Easter, warns Australia’s consumer watchdog

A Choice investigation has found seasonal treats from Cadbury, Nestlé and Aldi have all been hit by shrinkflation

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Prices dropping for all major supermarkets bar Woolies

Prices dropping for all major supermarkets bar Woolies

Woolworths is the only major supermarket chain to flunk a government-funded report on grocery prices across Australia.

Groceries are getting more expensive at Woolworths but cheaper at Coles, report finds

Groceries are getting more expensive at Woolworths but cheaper at Coles, report finds

Choice price tracker finds cost of shopping at Aldi barely changed between March and December 2024 in quarterly assessment of 14 common items

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‘Equally good untoasted’: Coles and Aldi top Australian supermarket hot cross bun taste test

In a blind taste test, judges found a ‘luscious’ chocolate bun came out on top, while gluten-free options are ‘much better than they used to be’

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Labor’s bid to bolster Australian airline passenger rights may prove weaker than existing law, Choice warns

Consumer advocacy group says draft charter should include the right to a replacement or a refund when a flight is cancelled or significantly delayed

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Morning Mail: Trump tariff turmoil, new groups target Greens and teals, Gene Hackman’s death ‘suspicious’

Economists warning as US president says levies on Canada and Mexico will start on Tuesday; police investigate after Hollywood legend found dead

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Choice reveals Australian insurers with biggest price hikes in the past year

Kogan, RAC and Honey were the worst offenders, raising rates by more than 30%, while only one brand lowered its quotes

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Choice dishes the dirt on Australia’s best and worst stain removers: ‘Price doesn’t always equal performance’

Choice dishes the dirt on Australia’s best and worst stain removers: ‘Price doesn’t always equal performance’

Top-performing Sard spray is six times more expensive than second-best Aldi product, yet only marginally more effective, lab test finds

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Back-to-school shopping on a budget: savvy ways parents can save on costs

Back-to-school shopping on a budget: savvy ways parents can save on costs

Experts share thrifty tips for avoiding a new-year blowout – from shopping late and sharing items to applying for grants and embracing secondhand

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Can you get a good night’s sleep for under $1,000? One couple’s tireless quest for the ‘Goldilocks’ mattress

Can you get a good night’s sleep for under $1,000? One couple’s tireless quest for the ‘Goldilocks’ mattress

In search of bedroom bliss, Andrew Herrick and his wife lay on every mattress in the showroom. But could they find one that was just right?

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New year goals: 25 ways to make your life easier, cheaper and more fun in 2025

New year goals: 25 ways to make your life easier, cheaper and more fun in 2025

Expert tips and handy hacks for saving on bills, bagging a bargain, kicking fitness targets and boosting your wellbeing

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If I have a small amount of credit left on a gift card, does the merchant get to keep that money?

If I have a small amount of credit left on a gift card, does the merchant get to keep that money?

I wouldn’t bank on a business allowing refunds on a gift card, writes Australian policy professional Kat George. But if they have misrepresented the terms you may be entitled

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Christmas dinner on a budget: plan your shop, trim the fat and change expectations

Christmas dinner on a budget: plan your shop, trim the fat and change expectations

With many Australians still worried about the cost of living, experts say bargain shopping – and chipping away at a culture of excess – can help

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Grocery giants 'throw shoppers a bone' for Christmas

Grocery giants 'throw shoppers a bone' for Christmas

One supermarket chain remains the cheapest option for a general basket, but those looking for a deal on a holiday banquet should try the two big retailers.

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Each time I leave a rental, my landlord withholds some of my bond. How can I defend my rights without legal action?

The stress and cost of dispute resolution can outweigh the loss of a bond, writes Australian policy professional Kat George. Here’s what you should do

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Popular Christmas desserts cost more for less at Woolworths and Aldi, Choice finds

Lindt and supermarket home brands criticised by consumer group for ‘shrinkflation’ on items including chocolates, cakes, and tarts

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Christmas ham taste test: cheaper meats beat ‘Frankfurt-smelling’ premium option in Choice ranking

Consumer advocacy group sampled 10 hams from major Australian supermarkets, with the worst ham also the most expensive

Fists, knives, guns: why Bunnings turned to facial data

Lowest prices were just the beginning for hundreds of thousands of Australians whose facial data was recorded by Bunnings without their consent.

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Bunnings breached privacy with 'intrusive' facial recognition technology

Bunnings has already said it will review the decision.

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Shopping around for the best deal on groceries is good advice for most Australians – except if you live in the bush

It’s a 100km round trip to the nearest major supermarket chain. Should I budget in extra fuel to shop the specials, or just stick to my local IGA?

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‘Worst of a bad bunch’: Choice names NIB and Meta among worst Australian products and services of the year

The 2024 Shonky awards also list a ‘green’ juice with food colouring and a stick vacuum that ‘sucks at sucking’

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Coming clean: how much can you save on household cleaning products if you shop at Aldi or Bunnings?

Buying premium brands in bulk and avoiding mark-ups at major supermarkets can help circumvent the cost-of-living crisis

'Frustrated, sceptical' consumers lose trust in grocers

Consumers doubt rising costs are totally to blame for higher grocery prices, as profits fall for manufacturers struggling to pass on surging costs.

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I buy bread from Bakers Delight. Why aren’t the ingredients listed on the packaging?

All packaged food has to comply with national food standards, writes policy professional Kat George. Some exemptions apply – but if you’re concerned you should ask the seller

3 Sectors. 3 52-Week Highs. 1 Buy.

In Monday trading, there were 115 52-week highs, more than six times greater than the 52-week lows. Three of the leading sectors for 52-week highs were consumer cyclicals and industrials.

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