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Choice Hotels launches hostile takeover bid for rival Wyndham after being repeatedly rebuffed

Choice Hotels is launching a hostile takeover offer for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts after attempts to reach a deal with the hotel chain were rebuffed

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JB Hi-Fi Is Facing A Class Action Lawsuit For Allegedly Selling Warranties That Should Be Free

You have certain rights that you are entitled to — for free — under Australian Consumer Law. If you're being charged for them, well, that ain't right.

Pedestrian.tv

Afternoon Update: heatwave warnings across Australia; Coles caught raising prices on ‘locked items’; and Nick Kyrgios joins OnlyFans

Almost 20 schools closed in western parts of New South Wales as SA fire service warns of ‘unprecedented fire conditions’

The Guardian - AU

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IGA’s ‘delicious and budget-friendly’ Christmas ham tops Choice taste test

Winning ham is just $8 a kilo, while worst rated option in consumer group taste test is also one of the most expensive

The Guardian - AU

Quick, convenient and creaseless: how to buy a garment steamer that suits your needs

Steaming clothing allows you to spend less time on washing and ironing, and less money on dry cleaning – but picking the right one will depend on what you need it for

The Guardian - AU

Greener washing: how to reduce the carbon and climate impact of your laundry

Some garments can be washed less frequently for fewer laundry cycles and less detergent, while using cold water saves energy and does virtually the same job as hot

The Guardian - AU

Supermarkets' Shonky gong for 'cashing in' on consumers

Coles and Woolworths have received the dubious honour of a Shonky by consumer group Choice for raising prices amid a cost-of-living crisis.

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Choice shames Coles and Woolworths with Shonky award for ‘cashing in during cost-of-living crisis’

Supermarket duopoly among consumer advocate’s list of 2023’s worst products and services, alongside rental platforms and a mini-fridge

The Guardian - AU

Best and worst dishwashing detergents and tablets revealed as cheap Aldi brand tops list

Consumer group says Aldi brand scored 79%, beating two Finish detergents on 77%, including one that is nearly 10 times the price

The Guardian - AU

I’m a suburban Melbourne renter. Here’s how I weaned my home off gas and saved money on energy bills

After ditching central heating and focusing on power efficiency, we’ve cut our gas usage by 83% and are well on the way to paying off our new appliances

The Guardian - AU

Stadium deploys facial recognition after pitch invasion

A disastrous pitch invasion has prompted AAMI Park to install facial recognition technology and tennis arenas including Rod Laver could be next to use it.

AAP

Treasury warns rent freezes would reduce housing supply

Rent controls have been found to limit housing supply and the quality of homes, as well as disproportionately befitting high income earners.

AAP

The ins and outs of air purifiers: which to buy, how to clean it and when to change the filter

Air purifiers can help improve indoor air quality – but it’s important to keep them free of dust, mould and other undesirables.

The Guardian - AU

Consumer group Choice claims some bassinets pose a serious suffocation risk for babies

Out of 10 bassinets tested by Choice, four were found to have serious safety failures such as non-breathable areas

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The Guardian - AU

Single parents face higher health insurance premium increases than other families, analysis shows

Consumer advocacy group Choice finds single parents face cost hikes of up to 70% when adding dependants while most two-parent families face no increase

The Guardian - AU

On par with plain water: testing reveals Australia’s best and worst laundry detergents

Omo blew the competition out of the water in a test of 70 detergents by Choice, but to get value for money the watchdog says using less is best

The Guardian - AU

Patients at healthcare chain must use rewards program to access bulk-billing, Choice finds

Consumer organisation warns of vague data policies and says patients should not have to choose between privacy or treatment

The Guardian - AU

Urgent scam warning as Australia’s largest loyalty point programs, including Qantas, Telstra and Coles, targeted

Customers warned to be vigilant of messages stating their rewards are expiring as pressure builds for banks to offer compensation

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Three Market Discussions to Have Over the Weekend

There was a lot going on in markets this week with the three keys, in my opinion, being US stock index rallies, the "bizarre" cattle markets, and US soybeans export expectations.

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NI Team off to California to take part in Homeless World Cup

The 4-a-side tournament takes place from July 6-16

The Guardian - AU

Calls for national anti-scalping laws after resale ticket prices for Taylor Swift’s Australian tour soar

Within hours of presales opening for the singer’s Australian tour, tickets were being sold online for more than $3,000

The Guardian - AU

How to get Taylor Swift tickets in Australia: what you need to know about the Eras tour Sydney and Melbourne shows

Here’s everything we know so far about the Eras 2024 shows

The New Daily

Shopping tips to save money during end of financial year sales

Considering an EOFY bargain? As price-savvy Australians turn out for end of financial year sales, retailers hope billions will be spent.

The New Daily

Tips for staying warm, safe and money savvy this winter

Staying warm in winter can be a struggle and expensive, but there are a few ways to save a bit of money and a few appliances to avoid.

The New Daily

Cash or card? How to pay your way overseas without getting stung

Aussies love an overseas trip, but whether you pay with cash or card could have a big impact on how much money you spend on your holiday.

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