Pets, food, travel, consumer affairs, and everyday living
One in three Australians seeing a financial counsellor has BNPL debt. Many are cutting groceries and fuel to meet payments. New rules from June 2025 now require responsible lending checks, but for trapped households, it may be too late.
Jake Nguyen Easter is six days away and Australian families are forecast to spend $8.6 billion. Here's how to plan your Easter celebration without the sticker shock.
Ella Sullivan Easter travel is peak season, but smart planning can beat the rush and the price hikes. Here's where to go and how to save.
Ella Sullivan Buy now, pay later providers are now regulated like banks. Here's what changed, why it matters, and what you need to know before your next purchase.
Ella Sullivan Australian Easter chocolate has jumped 26.6% in price over the past year. Worse, you're getting less chocolate for your money as manufacturers double down on shrinkflation despite falling ingredient costs.
Jake Nguyen Comprehensive car insurance costs have jumped 42% since 2019. In early 2026, major insurers pushed premiums higher still, with Tasmania hit hardest by 65% increases.
Darren Ong 
The ACCC has issued an urgent recall for the Babysense MaxView baby monitor parent unit due to battery overheating risks. Here's how to check if yours is affected and what to do next.
Ella Sullivan 
Supermarkets across NSW and Victoria are recalling Barkly Smokehouse's Lux Ham following concerns about possible listeria monocytogenes contamination. Vulnerable groups face heightened risk.
Helen Cartwright 
Forget everything you've heard about lamington-making. A blue-ribbon baker reveals the two techniques that finally work, and why calling a friend matters more than most realise.
Sarah Cheng Pet ownership in Australia costs $3,000-$6,000 in the first year alone. We break down the real expenses and show you how to adopt smarter, not just cheaper.
Ella Sullivan The ROG Xbox Ally X just jumped $200 in Australia, RAM prices are up 38%, and the Switch 2 price hike is coming. The fuel crisis isn't just hitting your petrol tank.
Jake Nguyen Australia's age verification requirement for R18+ online games came into effect on 9 March. Here's what it means for the 400,000-plus GTA Online players and others affected by the law.
Jake Nguyen Energy bills could jump 24% by July, groceries are up 6%, and households are spending $175 more per week. Here's what you need to know about the cost squeeze and how to fight back.
Ella Sullivan 
Australia's passion for hot chips is more than cultural nostalgia. It reflects something deeper about the nation's inclusive, multicultural identity and its capacity for genuine enjoyment.
Jake Nguyen 
While governments issue warnings and tour groups shrink, some Australian families are pressing ahead with international travel, believing the risks of isolation outweigh those of the road.
Jake Nguyen 
In an age of endless audio content and divided attention, one listener's question about keeping podcasts running while their partner talks reveals how technology is reshaping intimacy itself.
Kate Morrison Australia's secondhand market has exploded to $46 billion annually, with 72% of Australians buying preloved goods last year. For many, it's no longer just about saving money—it's genuinely more fun than retail.
Ella Sullivan 
If you've always dreamed of seeing the aurora australis, tonight offers a genuine opportunity. A geomagnetic storm expected to peak tonight could light up Australian skies in shades of green, red and violet.
Ella Sullivan 
The ACCC is taking Coles and Woolworths to Federal Court for allegedly using misleading 'Prices Dropped' and 'Down Down' promotions on over 500 products. A new price-gouging ban kicks in July.
Fatima Al-Rashid The RBA's latest rate rise adds $120 monthly to mortgages. These practical, tested strategies help Australian families manage the squeeze.
Ella Sullivan