Pets, food, travel, consumer affairs, and everyday living
A Gold Coast dry cleaner accidentally sold a wedding dress to a charity op shop, sparking an urgent search to locate the irreplaceable garment before it disappears into the secondhand market.
Priya Narayanan 
Birding is shedding its image as a retiree pastime. Young Australians, from footy players to tech-savvy content creators, are discovering the hobby offers something digital life doesn't.
Megan Torres 
Australia's supermarket giants face tough new rules from July 1 when price gouging becomes illegal. But will the $10 million fines actually force prices down?
Fatima Al-Rashid 
Daily carpooling with a colleague can blur the line between helpfulness and obligation. Here's how to reset boundaries without damaging your working relationship.
Priya Narayanan 
The question of whether to stay after sex reveals deeper tensions in modern dating: a desire for connection alongside growing insistence on clear boundaries and personal autonomy.
Aisha Khoury 
Mizuya, Sydney's underground Japanese izakaya and karaoke destination, has suddenly closed, ending decades of service to generations of locals and visitors.
Ella Sullivan Electricity bills are spiking 24% as government rebates end and winter demand peaks. Millions of Australian households face shocks of $500 or more per year, with some bills reaching $1,600 just as temperatures drop.
Kate Morrison Game Pass just jumped 50%, PlayStation Plus costs have soared, and the Nintendo Switch 2 arrived at $699.95. The real cost of gaming in Australia is becoming impossible to ignore.
Jake Nguyen 
Three in ten Australians admit they're losing up to $600 yearly on unused subscriptions. Efforts to simplify cancellation have stalled while subscription costs keep rising.
Tom Whitfield 
Tasmania's West Coast offers pristine wilderness and profound historical tragedy in equal measure, from ancient rainforest to the brutal legacy of Sarah Island.
Zara Mitchell Australia's buy now pay later platforms are now regulated like credit providers, with payments reported to credit bureaus. The shift protects consumers but exposes hidden debt risks.
Darren Ong 
Two exceptionally rare Australian 1930 pennies are going under the hammer at Brisbane's Roxbury's Auction House, with opening bids starting at $16,000 and $17,500. Only about 1,500 examples are believed to exist worldwide.
Darren Ong 
European night trains are experiencing a renaissance, but whether they're worth the cost depends on your priorities. We break down when sleeper trains make genuine financial sense.
Ella Sullivan 
Eight decades on, the Chemex pour-over proves that exceptional design survives trends. Its minimalist glass hourglass shape isn't just for show—it's engineering.
Jake Nguyen Comprehensive car insurance premiums have surged 42% over five years, with major insurers hiking new policies by up to 25% as repair costs and labour shortages drive claims to record levels.
Riley Fitzgerald Easter holiday bookings have surged 15% for 2026, pushing accommodation prices higher during peak season. Here's what families can expect to pay across Australia's top destinations, and how to secure better value before Easter week.
Ella Sullivan 
Families accepting free will services from NSW Trustee and Guardian may face unexpected six-figure administration fees when they appoint the agency as executor. The problem runs deeper than one family's story.
Aisha Khoury 
After more than five decades at Queen Victoria Market, a family-run bakery known for its fresh croissants and gourmet pastries is shutting its doors for the last time.
Tom Whitfield Your power bill is about to jump between $400 and $900 a year. Here's exactly what just happened, and how to get some of that money back.
Ella Sullivan Australian families are bracing for soaring fuel costs as petrol prices spike from the US-Iran conflict. We've found the practical strategies that save real money.
Ella Sullivan