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Qantas criticised for ‘unfair’ Covid credit scheme despite 12-month extension

Choice says flight credits should work like gift cards with customers able to split them over a number of transactions

The Guardian - AU

Qantas, Jetstar extend deadline for COVID flight credits, CHOICE says conditions 'clearly unfair'

The Qantas group extends it deadline for customers to use COVID credits, a scheme which has been criticised by CHOICE and contributed to the airline earning its shonky award.

ABC News

It pays to shop around for health insurance, with significant savings on offer

CHOICE has crunched the numbers and worked out the most 'overpriced' health insurance policies around Australia.

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Supermarket hot cross buns taste test: traditional flavours ‘pleasant’, chocolate chip ‘mediocre’

In Australian consumer group Choice’s annual Easter bun fight, a 67c Woolworths variety came out on top

The Guardian - AU

Toyota accused of greenwashing in Greenpeace complaint to ACCC

Following the ACCC revealing that 57% of Australia's businesses may be guilty of greenwashing, a complaint was filed against Toyota.

The New Daily

Afternoon Update: Coalition minister admits making false statements about robodebt; Romanian PM’s AI adviser; and the best dishwashing liquid

Stuart Robert has told the royal commission he had ‘no choice’ but to give false statements to ABC

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s best dishwashing liquid is also one of the cheapest, Choice test finds

Brand and price are no indication a product will work well, the consumer watchdog has found after a test of 44 washing up liquids and sprays

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Dishwashing liquids rated: Which suds are duds?

As someone who's probably constantly scrubbing dishes, find out which dishwashing liquids are best at the job – and which aren't performing.

The New Daily

Choice hands out green points for sustainable packaging

You might not pay any attention to the box your new kettle arrived in, but it could have a long-lasting effect on the environment.

The New Daily

Majority of household appliances packaged in unsustainable material, Choice says

Only half of the packaging of kettles, air fryers and stick vacuums is being recycled, according to a survey by the consumer group

The Guardian - AU

Woolworths expands self-checkout AI that critics say treats ‘every customer as a suspect’

Supermarket says cameras used to detect accidental wrong scans while experts say the technology is ‘punitive’ and call for reforms to protect privacy

The Guardian - AU

Australia should force banks to repay scam victims and adopt better protections, advocates say

Calls for federal government to mandate the checking of account details before money transfers are made

The Guardian - AU

Choice rates the diamonds and duds of multipurpose cleaners

Consumer group Choice put 46 multipurpose cleaners to the test, revealing which ones you should choose to keep your surfaces squeaky clean.

The New Daily

The ‘Greta Thunberg of sport’ has refused to compete in Australia. Here’s why

Innes FitzGerald is 16 and a running star in the UK, but the idea of polluting the earth by flying to a meet in NSW stopped her in her tracks.

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The New Daily

Time for a clean break with dishwasher habits

When it comes to your dishwasher, generally, by putting in less effort, you're going to get better results.

ABC News

Converting from gas to an electric induction stove? Here are some tips and tricks

A chef, a cooking enthusiast, and an electrician give advice on what to consider if you're switching from gas to electric induction cooking.

ABC News

Demand for private jet travel grows exponentially as more people turn away from the big airlines

Traditionally seen as the playthings of wealthy businesspeople and celebrities, private jets are being used more and more for things like family holidays after a year of record low performance by the major airlines.

The New Daily

What Aussies want to buy most in Boxing Day sales, plus four tips to save money

With Christmas less than a week away, it's time to start finalising Boxing Day sale wish list – along with shopping strategies.

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Manchester Evening News

JD Sports sells Liam Gallagher’s former fashion brand Pretty Green to Mike Ashley's Frasers Group in wider £50m deal

JD Sports said the deals come following a strategic review led by the group's chief executive, Régis Schultz

Birmingham Post

JD Sports sells 15 retail brands to Mike Ashley's Frasers Group for almost £50m

JD Sports said the deals come following a strategic review led by the group's chief executive, Régis Schultz

The New Daily

Pudding proof: Coles tops Choice’s Xmas tests

With the holidays around the corner, the pressure is on to find the perfect Christmas pudding – so let the experts do the work for you.

The New Daily

Vouchers or a cash splash are popular gifts this thrifty Christmas

Christmas is just around the corner. Some have the shopping done, but cost of living pressures might impact all.

The New Daily

JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys and Harvey Norman mislead consumers about warranties: Choice

CHOICE has uncovered misleading conduct at JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman and The Good Guys ahead of Black Friday sales.

The Guardian - AU

Retailers’ extended warranties give no more cover than existing consumer rights, Choice says

Consumer group found 91% of stores it investigated tried to sell extended warranties and claims 71% provided misleading information

ABC News

Consumers need motor vehicle ombudsman to resolve second-hand car disputes, advocates say

Just weeks after Pushkar Gogia bought a refrigerated van for his dessert business, the vehicle's engine went "kaput". He says getting the problem fixed was much harder than it should have been — and consumer groups agree.

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