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Australian travel insurance red flags: missed connections, stolen luggage and preexisting conditions

Travel insurance can be a complicated business for consumers, with caps and exclusions buried deep in fine print. Here’s how to know what you are really covered for

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2 In 5 Aussies Had Flights Cancelled in 2023 Yet Airlines Can’t Even Be Bothered To Tell Us Why

Two out of five Australians say they have had a flight cancelled or delayed in the past 12 months, in news that makes me want to take my chances on the overnight bus.

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Morning Mail: Cyclone leaves chaos in its wake, flyers shortchanged, UN Gaza vote

Military called in as far north Queensland is caught out by the cyclone’s ferocity; Choice poll shows long delays in obtaining refunds from airlines

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Palestine supporters outside Albanese speech in Sydney call for permanent Gaza ceasefire – as it happened

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Two in five Australians had flight cancelled or delayed over 12 months, survey says

Choice poll claims fewer than half of all flight refunds are received within a month

The Guardian - AU

Choice Merger Questioned by Wyndham Franchisees: Association

Franchisees under the Wyndham umbrella have sparked a curious debate, casting a probing glance at a speculated unification with Choice, the association rev...

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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.

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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

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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

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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

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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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