ALDI has been rated Australia’s most affordable supermarket in the latest quarterly scorecard, funded by the federal government and completed by consumer group CHOICE, which shows shoppers can save hundreds of dollars a month by shopping around. In June, CHOICE surveyed 104 supermarkets in 27 locations across Australia, recording the price of 14 common grocery … Read more
A Honda dealership in Bowie, Maryland is facing civil charges after it allegedly engaged in “unfair or deceptive trade practices at nearly every stage” of new vehicle sales, according to Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown. Take A Lap With Us In Honda’s ‘The Beast’ The July lawsuit from the AG’s office alleges the dealership – … Read more
Noeleen and Jack Miller were excited to be living the Australian dream in a new beachside home, but their experience with one of South Australia’s oldest and most well-known builders has left them in a “nightmare”. The couple, originally from South Africa, is among several customers of Rossdale Homes who have come forward with complaints … Read more
A Queensland mum and son were denied entry to Suncorp Stadium’s State of Origin decider after her Ticketek account was hacked and their tickets sold without their knowledge. Nicola Healey and her 11-year-old son Carter travelled from Griffin in Brisbane’s north to attend the game on Wednesday night — but left the ground “just devastated” … Read more
A West Australian homeowner discovered her real estate agent sold her the wrong property after moving in to what she thought was her new home. The buyer was shocked when she received a call about her first homeowners grant application to be told the lot number on her application did not match official records. Two … Read more
Coles and Woolworths are being urged to scrap member-only prices for customers who have joined membership programs. A parliamentary hearing into supermarket prices will take place in Melbourne on Wednesday, with consumer advocates to push for fairer prices at the check-out. The inquiry was launched in response to allegations of major supermarkets price gouging customers, … Read more
Lobbyists for cable companies and advertisers yesterday expressed their displeasure with a proposed “click-to-cancel” regulation that aims to make it easier for consumers to cancel services. Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan has said that changes are needed because “some businesses too often trick consumers into paying for subscriptions they no longer want or didn’t … Read more
A NSW woman has been awarded thousands of dollars after a puppy she purchased from a dog breeder was diagnosed with a congenital medical condition (a condition present from birth). The woman purchased Bobby, an English bulldog, from a certified breeder in April 2022 for $6000. At the time, Bobby was 12 weeks old, and … Read more
