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Fed up with getting dodgy messages, this mum started replying to scammers as payback, but is revenge worth the risk?

Melanie has had enough of being preyed on by scammers so she decided to have a little bit of fun with them. But are there risks and is it worth it?

ABC News

Bonza eyes Northern Territory skies as consumer watchdog backs more competition

Budget airline Bonza has signalled interest in flying to the Northern Territory, after Qantas recently reduced flights to the territory.

The New Daily

Qantas complaints soar, as the ACCC calls on airlines to cut domestic airfares

Domestic airfares are still well above 2019 prices, despite jet fuel prices falling and bumper airline profits. The ACCC is warning carriers to cut airfares.

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Air fares for popular Newcastle route up 80%

An analysis by the consumer watchdog has found Australians are still paying significantly more for air travel than before COVID.

Newcastle Herald

Airfare prices flying high but descent in sight

Domestic airfares are still flying well above pre-pandemic levels but relief is in sight for passengers as prices start to drop.

AAP

‘Do better’: Warning to Qantas after customer complaints spike

Qantas has taken out another top title – becoming Australia's most-complained-about airline in the year to June 2022.

The New Daily

Energy prices, green credentials head ACCC concerns

The ACCC says competition and consumer issues in relation to energy, telecommunications and environmental sustainability are among its top compliance concerns.

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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

Residential NBN services dial down for the first time

The number of residential NBN services finally fell in the December 2022 quarter, according to official figures.

AAP

Toyota accused of greenwashing in Greenpeace complaint filed to ACCC

Complaint focuses on claims about performance of vehicles and net zero by 2050 plans while company says it is committed to sustainable future

The Guardian - AU

Toyota faces ‘greenwashing’ claims over car emissions

Greenpeace has accused Australia's largest car maker of 'greenwashing' over its advertising and net-zero goals in a complaint lodged with the ACCC.

The New Daily

Toyota faces 'greenwashing' claims over car emissions

Greenpeace has accused Australia's largest car maker of 'greenwashing' over its advertising and net-zero goals in a complaint lodged with the ACCC.

AAP

Hope springs eternal for Knights fans as new NRL season arrives tonight

The key question remains - will we be celebrating a team that seriously competes every week, or looking for excuses again?

Newcastle Herald

ACCC to crack down on ‘greenwashing’ after survey reveals spike in misleading claims

Competition watchdog analysis of 247 businesses showed 57% had promoted concerning claims about environmental credentials

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The New Daily

Consumer watchdog acts to take the spin out of greenwashing by businesses

The consumer watchdog has uncovered high levels of greenwashing by businesses misleading Australians about their environmental credentials.

Newcastle Herald

Country town cricket and why Mardi Gras matters far past the parade

WE watched the Mardi Gras on ABC because a dear friend from my childhood, a person we regard and embrace as family, was on one of the floats.

Crikey

A ‘profit-price spiral’ is the biggest driver of inflation and interest rates in Australia

Priced-in corporate profits footed by consumers accounts for 69% of inflation beyond the RBA’s target, analysis finds.

AAP

ACCC loses appeal of monopoly case against NSW Ports

The ACCC has been dealt a legal blow as its appeal of a lawsuit over the allegedly anti-competitive privatisation of Newcastle's port has been tossed.

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Newcastle Herald

Port of Newcastle says competition watchdog's container case loss won't stop its plans

ACCC comments on its loss in major container terminal case

The Conversation

See when Australia's biggest banks stopped paying proper interest on your savings – and what you can do about it

Whenever interest rates went up in the past, I used to get told it wasn’t all bad news. At least it was good for some people: savers – people with money in the bank.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle's inner city parking woes loomed long before Supercars

The influx of builders working on various big projects means there has been a flood of trades all needing parking, but spaces are limited.

ABC News

Mark received a legal threat for refusing to pay $17,000 upfront for a used car. Now his personal details are with scammers

Mark Bardsley was on the hunt for a second-hand car when he came across what seemed to be a good deal on a trusted car-sales website. It ended with scammers having his personal details.

The New Daily

ACCC asking why banks are slow to lift interest rates on savings accounts

The landscape for Australian savings rates is changing fast as banks begin to relent after the RBA’s February interest rate hike.

ABC News

RBA boss Philip Lowe defends record bank profits as he flags further rate hikes

Philip Lowe says it is important in the long term to have "strong" banks that are turning a profit, even though it may be hard to hear for people in the grip of skyrocketing mortgage repayments.

Crikey

All bells and whistleblowers

It has cost taxpayers more than $7.6 million to prosecute whistleblowers including Bernard Collaery, David McBride and Richard Boyle, and NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet will not say whether he will back a ban on the discredited gay conversion therapy.

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