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Automotive servicing firm Ultra Tune has been accused by the ACCC of contempt of court after being hit with a $2 million penalty for a franchisee rort.

The federal government has labelled the Morrison government's plans to spend $250million to establish a container terminal at the port of Newcastle as a 'cruel hoax', as it comes under pressure to financially support the project.

Dreaming of taking a long drive this weekend? Even with the government halving the fuel excise to 22 cents a litre, petrol prices are still high. So what's going on?

A court penalized Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd's (OTC:SSNLF) Australian unit A$14 million ($9.65 million) for nine misleading advertisements regarding a water-resistance feature in some of its smartphones, Reuters reports citing Australia's competition regulator. Between March 2016 and October 2018, Samsung Australia ran advertisements showcasing the water-resistant feature, making them ideal for pools or sea…

Federal court approves settlement between Australia’s competition watchdog and tech company over phones marketed as water-resistant

Samsung Australia has been ordered to pay $14 million in penalties after it admitted to misleading customers about its products water resistance.

Australians could be charged more for their mobile internet if a proposed partnership between Telstra and TPG is approved by the consumer watchdog.

Findings to be disclosed at national energy ministers meeting in July

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Consuming button batteries causes an internal chemical reaction that can kill. New standards will ensure consumer goods have secure compartments to limit children's access.

The Hunter's state and federal MPs have rallied across the political divide in an unprecedented show of support for the establishment of a Newcastle container terminal.