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The consumer watchdog is taking Coles and Woolworths to court amid allegations the retailers allegedly artificially increased prices on hundreds of goods.

Our analysis suggests buyers are better off checking an automated price estimate than going by the real estate agent’s guide

Greens say the price hikes arising from REA Group’s dominance underscore need for new price-gouging laws

Multiple agents have told the Guardian that the News Corp-controlled property portal’s dominance has allowed it to quiet critics and aggressively hike prices

The federal government has released a highly anticipated report into Australia’s childcare system. The report, by the Productivity Commission, says addressing affordability should be a priority. It recommends fully subsidised childcare for families earning under A$80,000 from 2026.

Dimitri Chrisis thought he would save money by ditching his real estate agent, but instead it meant the advertising campaign on his suburban home would cost thousands more

This is the fourth piece in a series on the Future of Australian media. You can read the rest of the series here.

ACCC fields 66 complaints about Meg’s Flowers, which fulfilled orders by using other brands under the Flowercorp group parent company

You head to the register at the cafe to pay for your lunch, swipe your card and suddenly realise you’ve been hit with an extra small but unexpected charge.

Your grocery store may not be obliged to display pricing in this way, writes policy professional Kat George. But you can still advocate for it to do so