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Rooftop solar power generation hit a bright spot in Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia this spring, and a third of Australia’s public companies paid not one cent in tax in 2020-21.

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Choice hands Shonky awards to Qantas, VetPay, Steggles, Bloomex and Zega Digital cookware

Qantas has picked up a Shonky Award from consumer advocacy group Choice over its flight credits scheme, flight cancellations and lost baggage. A finance product for pet owners and an online florist also picked up gongs.

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Qantas quibbles with Shonky gong

What does Qantas have in common with chicken nuggets? They're both among the winners of the latest Shonky Awards.

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Shonky Awards: Qantas tops this year’s list of worst products and services

Qantas has come out on top of this year's list of worst products and services in the annual CHOICE Shonky Awards.

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Business racing to use facial recognition technology, raising concerns the law is too slow to catch up

Clubs NSW says the scheme will be used to combat problem gambling, but experts warn of a lack of safeguards and regulation

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Consumers taking out loans for lemons as dodgy used car sales rise in Queensland

Michelle took out a $10,000 loan to buy her dream car in April, but a week later it was at the mechanics with a major oil leak and she was left paying a loan for a vehicle she cannot use.

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An overhaul of financial advice aims to make it cheaper, but will it erode consumer protections?

An overhaul of financial advice could make it easier to access, but critics say it will also unwind decades of consumer protections.

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Safe infant sleep: consumer groups say Australian product regulation lags

While Australia has some of the strongest safety standards in the world for some baby products, consumer groups say regulatory blind spots are putting infants at risk

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Calls for guaranteed compensation for delayed and cancelled flights, as holiday test looms

As Australians board planes for long weekends, school holidays and footy finals, airlines are facing calls from consumer advocates to guarantee compensation for flight delays and cancellations.

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Data for a discount: are customer loyalty programs ever a good deal?

Loyalty cards offer rewards like frequent flyer points, discounts on future shops and free gifts. But what do these perks really cost you?

The Guardian - AU

Stewartstown Road community 'living in turmoil' as anti-social behaviour spikes

Speaking to Belfast Live, one resident described the "trauma" of living in the area

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The original cult appliance: ‘My mother used the electric frypan constantly’

Used for everything from pikelets to chow mein to Sunday roasts, electric frying pans were once ubiquitous in Australian kitchens

The Guardian - AU

One in seven buy now, pay later customers had more than 20 loans last year, Choice survey shows

Use of BNPL services to cover essential bills raises concerns as Albanese government prepares to consult on regulating the sector

The Guardian - AU

Consumer group CHOICE warns some portacots are unsafe

Consumer group CHOICE warns some travel cots pose a serious safety risk to babies, with a number of products failing its annual safety test.

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Government acts on bank compensation scheme, but critics say it falls ‘far short’

The Albanese government has introduced new laws that will force banks to fund a compensation scheme of last resort for ripped off customers.

The New Daily

Retailer fires back at Choice warning on travel cots

A major retailer has hit back after Australia's leading consumer advocacy group urged parents to stop using some of the most popular travel cots.

Belfast Live

Street Soccer 8 Nations Cup footballers voice pride at representing Northern Ireland

The Street Soccer 8 Nations Cup takes place in Dundee from September 9-11

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Spring has sprung: Easy savings as the weather warms up

Consumer group CHOICE has named its five top tips for saving cash this spring, with many of the tips taking advantage of the warmer weather.

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Melbourne man vows to fight for Malaysia Airlines refund after flights cancelled during pandemic

Mehul Patel says using the credit he was offered by Malaysia Airlines would have been difficult given that the carrier was not operating in Australia at the time.

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Four superannuation funds barred for new members after a tough year for fund returns

Four superannuation funds will be barred from taking in new members till their performance improves after they failed regulator APRA's performance test for the second year running.

The Guardian - AU

Losses from ‘heart-wrenching’ puppy scams increase 1,000% over last two years

Australian consumer group Choice says people more vulnerable to being ripped off with fake dogs and cats during Covid pandemic

The Guardian - AU

Bunnings and Kmart halt use of facial recognition technology in stores as privacy watchdog investigates

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner examining whether use of the technology is consistent with privacy laws

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Retailers vow to avoid facial recognition

Bunnings and Kmart have put a pause on using facial recognition technology in their stores amid an investigation by the privacy watchdog.

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Bunnings and Kmart under investigation over information handling linked to facial recognition technology

A report from consumer advocacy group CHOICE prompts the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner to investigate whether retail giants Kmart and Bunnings are breaching privacy laws with their use of facial recognition technology.

The Guardian - AU

Privacy watchdog to investigate Bunnings and Kmart over use of facial recognition technology

Information commissioner will look into the personal information handling practices of the retail giants

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