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Bank giant, energy providers rebuked in Shonky awards

A bank that won't refund customers fees it incorrectly charged has topped the annual list of dodgy business behaviour from consumer advocates Choice.

AAP · Nov 4, 2025

Commonwealth Bank, Temu and HCF among those named at this year’s Shonky awards

Choice’s annual list also includes the entire energy retail sector for allegedly hoodwinking customers with confusing prices

The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2025

Secret video reveals gas chamber deaths of egg industry hens

Exclusive: World-first footage exposed of birds past their egg-laying days being suffocated for supermarket meat

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025

Thousands of patients facing healthcare price hikes after negotiations break down between St Vincent’s and NIB

Australian Medical Association is urging both parties to reach an agreement for the sake of patients

The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2024

Unheeded call for accountability and genuine democracy

Hunter Community Forum: Unrest grows over Newcastle's decision-making process

Newcastle Herald · Jun 5, 2024

Mass CPR training for college students in Thrissur

St. Thomas College, Thrissur, gave 900 students free CPR training in a two-day programme, a first-of-its-kind initiative. The Heart Care Foundation, Kochi, collaborated with the college to equip students with the knowledge to save lives in cardiac emergencies. Theory sessions, self-evaluative tests and practical training on AI enabled mannequins were…

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Here Are Some Of The Biggest Mistakes Rookies Make When They First Try Skiing

Who doesn’t love the snow? From making snow angels, and gliding through the mountains on skis, to throwing snowballs at little children who say your snowman looks ugly. Not many Aussies get around to seeing the snow, and if you’re planning your first ski trip, the amount of knowledge you’ll…

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 29, 2023

Here’s What You Should Know Before A Ski Trip, According To A Seasoned Pro

Winter is here and if you’re not jetting off to Euro summer like the rest of Instagram, then why not plan a trip to the snow? We deserve to have fun too, okay?!  Unlike a beach holiday, a trip to one of Australia’s snow destinations can take a little bit…

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 29, 2023

It pays to shop around for health insurance, with significant savings on offer

CHOICE has crunched the numbers and worked out the most 'overpriced' health insurance policies around Australia.

The New Daily · Mar 15, 2023

Legal fight over former NBN site development abandoned

Hunter Community Forum has dropped its legal fight against the 155-unit Sovereign Park development on the old NBN site, after its request for an injunction to stop building works was dismissed in court.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 14, 2023