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-Kia has positioned its new Tasman ute as a premium machine, surprising the car industry with ambitious prices for its first ute.
- News.com.au18/04 ‘Welcome to the real world’: Chinese manufacturers attempt to expose luxury brands as trade war erupts
-As millions of businesses cop the heat of the US tariff war, Chinese manufacturers are pushing back against the gratuitous world of consumerism from which Western brands benefit greatly.
- News.com.au16/04 Aldi’s insane $69 dupe against $700 rival
-In the middle of what’s set to be a bumper travel period for Australians as the Easter weekend and Anzac Day fall just days apart, budget retailer Aldi has jumped in on the action.
- News.com.au10/04 Aussie, 45, ditches daily habit and saves $42K
-A woman has revealed how a split decision to give up cigarettes after more than three decades has transformed her life, and padded her pocket.
- News.com.au10/04 Musk faces new threat in Tesla war
-I hate being late. I hate when other people are late. But you know what? In this instance the idiom “good things coming to those who wait” is bang on.
- News.com.au08/04 Did RAM utes just go woke?
-The rumours are true – Ram really has replaced its Hemi V8 engine for a smaller six-cylinder engine in the 2025 Ram 1500 pick-up.
- News.com.au08/04 Comedian Matt Hey reveals how much he just lost in superannuation
-An Aussie comedian has opened up about the brutal moment he discovered his superannuation balance had plummeted $40,000 in 10 minutes.
- News.com.au26/03 Meet the young Aussie behind the Yo-Chi craze
-Frozen yoghurt is having its moment right now, drawing Aussies away from their couches and back onto the streets in search of the self-serve dessert.
- News.com.au18/03 ‘You need this’: Mad rush for cult $120 outfit
-Aussies have been losing their minds over a $120 outfit that has gone viral, as shoppers declare it “the most flattering and comfortable” tracksuit that is “perfect for winter”.
- News.com.au06/03 ‘Gold dust’: $16 Coles item no one can find
-Shoppers are going nuts over a $16 product you can only buy at the supermarket, with the affordable haircare item regularly stripped from supermarket shelves.
- News.com.au19/02 Apple announces gamechanging new iPhone
-Apple has launched a “groundbreaking” new iPhone which it promises will respond to cost of living pressures
- News.com.au17/02 Up to $50,000 bonus for Aussie homebuyers as rates start tumbling
-There’s good news and bad news for families looking to enter the housing market as the RBA considers the first rate cut since the Covid pandemic in the next 24 hours.
- News.com.au13/02 Predicted cuts to bring meagre relief for Aussies after years of interest rates hell
-Homeowners have been slugged a whopping $54,000 in extra repayments on their mortgages in Sydney as a result of interest rate rises since the election of the Albanese Government but can only expect relief of around $115 a month if the RBA cuts rates next week.
- News.com.au10/02 ‘End of the battle against inflation’: Aussie homeowners poised to make a killing
-Homeowners planning to sell could be set to make a killing if the RBA starts cutting rates in February with predictions some suburbs could record an eye-watering 19 per cent jump in house values based on a one per cent reduction in interest rates.
- News.com.au30/01 Shoppers ‘obsessed’ with Kmart item from February Living Range
-Kmart has officially launched its new February Living Range across Australia today, offering a range of aesthetic, luxurious-looking pieces for budget-friendly prices.
- News.com.au07/01 Wild ’mind blowing’ TV coming to Australia
-One of the wildest – and most revolutionary – TVs ever produced is set to make it to Australia.
- News.com.au02/01 Multimillion-dollar brand rises from ashes
-A few years ago Melbourne man Athan Didaskalou thought the luggage business he co-founded was all over just a little more than a year after launching.
- News.com.au30/12 ‘Rising problem’: Warning for common gifts
-Firefighters have warned Aussies to be vigilant when using products containing lithium-ion batteries, as the number of blazes sparked by the devices continues to rise.
- News.com.au26/12 Secret Kmart 12,000km from Australia
-In the basement of a grand department store in Canada’s Pacific coastal city of Vancouver is something very unexpected – to Australians at least.
- News.com.au24/12 Best end-of-year deals on new cars
-It’s silly season, and there are some seriously jolly deals being done on new cars across Australia.
- News.com.au19/12 ‘Sinister’ robot ‘replacing humans’ in China
-A practical policing solution? Or science fiction? Police in China have put “Rotunbot Cop” on display. But not everything is as it appears.
- News.com.au11/12 ‘Your gut’: Email that made 23-year-old cancel buying a home
-Gen Z landlord Harley Giddings, who already owns three homes, has revealed why he “pulled” out of the deal to buy a fourth house at the last minute.
- News.com.au02/12 ‘What happened’: $40 festival shorts slammed
-A pair of shorts sold at a popular fashion retailer has raised eyebrows over the tiny item of clothing.
- News.com.au04/10 Kmart sells viral $1500 sunset lamp for just $27
-A popular product that is 57 times cheaper than the most expensive version has landed once again at a budget department store.
- News.com.au25/09 Tech change for 400 million people as Meta AI updated
-There’s been a major update for the more than 400 million people who use Meta AI.
- News.com.au21/09 ‘Sold out’: Aussies snap up tiny $20 gym dupe
-Aussies are going crazy over a $20 “dupe” of a cult pair of bike shorts that retail for four times the price.
- News.com.au21/09 KFC customers shock over shrinking item
-Upsetting photos have highlighted a bizarre KFC item that appears to be the latest product to fall victim to shrinkflation.
- News.com.au04/09 Sony to take PlayStation 5 shooter Concord offline, offer full refunds after disastrous launch
-Sony is pulling its PlayStation 5 and PC shooter Concord offline and offering full refunds less than two weeks after a disastrous launch, marking one of the biggest video game flops in history.
- News.com.au19/04 Secret Aussie name behind viral new product
-The notoriously public Roxy Jacenko has revealed the secret successful business she’s behind.
- News.com.au09/04 Coles shopper’s ‘gross’ act exposed
-A woman has been left disgusted after she witnessed an unhygienic act at one of the major supermarkets.
- News.com.au04/04 New Kia EV5: Tesla Model Y rival unveiled
-Kia has thrown down the gauntlet to Tesla’s dominant Model Y electric SUV, unveiling a new model that is expected to be roughly $5000 cheaper than the market leader.
- News.com.au01/04 ‘Taking a pumelling’: Pat Cummins helping ‘dad brand’ shake up $218bn sporting empire
-For decades Nike has dominated world sport, becoming become synonymous with the world’s top athletes.
- News.com.au22/03 Now is the time to buy a discounted EV
-Electric car discounts have reached new levels as car makers jostle for share in the hotly contested market.
- News.com.au19/03 ‘Jaw-dropping’ detail in new Dyson launch
-Australians have been left stunned at the price of Dyson’s “game-changing” new hair dryer, which will retail for $749 when it hits shelves next month.
- News.com.au15/03 Footy fans to ‘eat at home’ after price hike
-The cost of footy staples like beer and meat pies at Adelaide Oval will be increased for the third consecutive year this AFL season, angering many cash-strapped fans.
- News.com.au08/03 ‘No pants’ trend set to sweep Australia
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- News.com.au27/02 Nubia Flip: Is this soon to be the cheapest foldable smartphone on the market?
-There are now a few smartphones with folding displays. But: The devices are usually expensive. Now a manufacturer wants to set a better price point.
- t-online22/02 What Aussies get wrong about iconic US food
-There’s one sin you should avoid committing above all others during a visit to Chicago.
- News.com.au21/02 There’s Just One Problem With Gun Buybacks
-They don’t work.
- The Atlantic13/02 Fears ute crackdown could kill Aussie dream
-Australia’s war on gas guzzling utes in the name of reducing emissions may be putting another species on the endangered list — the grey nomad.
- News.com.au07/02 ‘No chance’: Extraordinary steps worried Aussie parents are taking so young kids can one day buy a home
-Australian mums and dads are taking extraordinary steps to ensure their young children escape the worst of what looks to be a bleak financial future.
- News.com.au04/02 Tradie tax claims ‘absolute rubbish’
-Jim Chalmers has quashed claims tradies could soon face price hikes on utes under a plan to overhaul the nation’s fuel efficiency standards.
- News.com.au02/02 ‘No way?’: Proof you need to read food labels
-Coles shoppers are up in arms over a tiny new detail on the supermarket’s own brand “ice cream”.
- News.com.au31/01 Woman’s $40m idea featured in Coles, Woolies
-Sometimes there is no better feeling than flopping on the couch and ripping open a bag of lollies while watching a film – but sometimes there is a nagging feeling stopping you from fully enjoying that moment of bliss.
- News.com.au19/01 Steph Claire Smith models new STAX bike shorts
-An Australian fashion label held a star-studded party to celebrate the launch of its new collection, with a string of famous faces attending the Sydney bash.
- News.com.au11/01 Popular Aussie brand saved after collapse
-Well-known Aussie personal care brand Sukin has been bought by a company owned by its former CEO.
- News.com.au04/01 Dozens turn up for inspection as rental crisis continue
-Hordes of hopeful renters have been filmed queuing up to view a property in Melbourne, as the country’s rental crisis continues.
- News.com.au25/12 The SUV that breaks the mould
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- News.com.au11/12 ‘Can’t beat it’: Kmart sells $1000 item for $99
-A popular Kmart product that has been described as a “Dyson dupe” has gone viral again as the scorching summer weather leaves Aussies sweltering.
- News.com.au08/12 ‘Insane’: $25 Coles cure that ‘actually works’
-Coles shoppers are losing their minds over an affordable hair growth product “that actually works”.
- News.com.au06/12 $350 ‘dupe’ for $380k designer wedding dress!
-Weddings can easily cost tens of thousands of dollars, but one bridal store has vowed to help Aussies find their dream dress on a budget.
- News.com.au05/12 Woolies slammed for $80 Xmas item
-Aussie supermarket giants have been slammed for selling a classic Christmas dessert for an eye-watering sum.
- News.com.au04/12 Op shop price tag shocks Aussies
-A shopper who spotted a surprising price tag on a dress in an op should has sparked a debate about the soaring cost-of-living crisis.
- News.com.au03/12 Why this car is the unlikely smash hit of 2023
-Tesla’s Model Y has arguably been the surprise hit of 2023.
- News.com.au02/12 Popular fashion brand’s surprising start
-Fashion powerhouse DISSH has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, thanks in large part to its relaxed basics, neutral colourways and affordable price point.
- News.com.au01/12 ‘No way’: Kmart selling $900 item for just $35
-A $35 hair styling tool from Kmart is creating a frenzy online, hailed as a budget-friendly alternative to high-end brands like Dyson and Revlon.
- News.com.au13/11 Beloved Aussie label makes ‘shock’ return
-Alice McCall has announced a collaboration with global fast-fashion retailer SHEIN, months after the designer called time on her eponymous label – a move customers have labelled a “big shock”.
- News.com.au12/11 Tortured past behind Formula 1’s $648 million Las Vegas gamble
-There’s never been a race more hyped in Formula 1 history than the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
- News.com.au07/11 ‘Awkward’ issue with Kylie’s clothing line
-In case you missed it, Kylie Jenner has launched a new fashion brand called Khy.
- News.com.au26/10 $100 price tag tipping Aussies over the edge
-In another sign Australia is becoming horrendously expensive, the affordable fashion chain Cotton On is now selling dresses for $99.
- News.com.au19/10 Department store’s $53 steak sandwich revealed
-Luxury British department store Harrods is selling a sandwich with high-end ingredients for a whopping $53, sending social media into a tailspin.
- News.com.au18/10 Supermarket CEO’s big call on price drop
-In good news for consumers facing cost of living pressures, the price of meat is expected to fall in the coming months.
- News.com.au13/10 ‘Budget’: Cheapest meal kit revealed
-When it comes to dinner, convenience is where it’s at, which is why meal delivery kits have grown so much in popularity.
- News.com.au02/10 Diamond prices plummet as cost of living bites
-The price of rough diamonds — the raw, unpolished and uncut stones — has plummeted this year as cost of living pressures squeeze even the wealthiest consumers.
- News.com.au02/10 Bombers’ ‘20k short’ deal could blow up Ben McKay move
-Essendon’s current offer for free agent Ben McKay may not be enough to trigger the first-round compensation that will see North Melbourne accept his exit, reports the Herald Sun’s Jon Ralph.
- News.com.au24/09 Aussies pan highly anticipated cult chocolate
-A cult chocolate from one of the world’s biggest YouTuber has inspired less than rave reviews from fans.
- News.com.au12/09 Must-have smart items in Aussie homes
-You drive your electric car into the garage and plug it in to charge.
- News.com.au09/09 Bali holiday makes mum multi-millionaire
-A Melbourne woman who sold her house to create a beauty line inspired by a tropical Bali holiday has revealed the “sacrifice has paid off” as she’s now earning millions.
- News.com.au07/09 Beloved Qld restaurant shuts doors after major win
-A popular restaurant in Brisbane that was listed among the top 100 in Queensland has unexpectedly closed, leaving customers heartbroken.
- News.com.au07/09 ‘Miracle’ cream that’s like ‘youth in a bottle’
-It is a privilege to grow old, we all know that. But that doesn’t mean that we don’t want to, shall we say, do what we can to stop those classic signs of ageing.
- News.com.au01/09 ‘Miracle’ cream that’s like ‘youth in a bottle’
-It is a privilege to grow old, we all know that. But that doesn’t mean that we don’t want to, shall we say, do what we can to stop those classic signs of ageing.
- News.com.au28/08 Woolies cuts price of cult item after backlash
-Woolworths has dramatically reduced its popular roast chooks – just months after copping backlash for “reluctantly” increasing the price.
- News.com.au23/08 Aussie shocked by $3.80 McDonald’s hash brown
-A McDonald’s customer has been left shocked by the outrageous price of a popular breakfast item, amid the country’s cost-of-living crisis.
- News.com.au23/08 ‘Life-changing’: Budget mattress over 17k love
-The process of buying a new mattress can be a whole ordeal. You walk into a shop, lie on some beds for a few seconds and then awkwardly exit when you realise the one you actually felt the most comfortable on will set you back a few thousand dollars.
- News.com.au22/08 ‘Raised the bar’: Best phone this year
-Whether Google’s Android or Apple’s iOS is the better operating system is one of the biggest debates in the tech space. One of the major advantages of going with Android, though, is the choice.
- News.com.au22/08 ‘Raised the bar’: Best phone this year
-Whether Google’s Android or Apple’s iOS is the better operating system is one of the biggest debates in the tech space. One of the major advantages of going with Android, though, is the choice.
- News.com.au22/08 The Price of Sauce
-Campbell Soup Company’s acquisition of Rao’s Specialty Foods is a reminder of the power of high costs.
- The Atlantic04/08 Dyson ‘dupe’ that’s ‘as good as an Airwrap’
-Confession: I love getting my hair blow dried.
- News.com.au04/08 Why everyone is obsessed with this store
-If you’re one of the thousands of Aussies who have ditched the winter chill for Europe or you’ve been on TikTok at any point in the last few weeks, there is no doubt you’ll have heard of The French Pharmacie.
- News.com.au04/08 ‘Best collaboration ever’: Gift box frenzy
-Buying a gift for your girlfriend can be a difficult task. Even if you’ve been together forever and feel like you know everything about them, you want the present you buy to feel special, be loved and speak volumes about your feelings for them.
- News.com.au31/07 ‘Insane force’: Luxe massage gun $100 off
-While we’d all love to treat ourselves to a massage every other day to soothe those work or exercise-induced aches and pains, few of us have the budget for such a luxury.
- News.com.au29/07 Powerful portable appliances set eco benchmark
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- News.com.au28/07 $19 BB cream for ‘flawless’ skin
-If you’re looking for an easy, one-and-done product to simplify your morning routine, you need to get behind the BB cream bandwagon (if you haven’t already).
- News.com.au24/07 Kendall’s Insta post earns Aussie $25k
-Sarah Forrai, 31, grew up watching her mum massage her face with “chunky blocks of ice from the freezer” to maintain her youthful complexion and naturally glowing skin.
- News.com.au22/07 $114k Kia EV the best value performance car on the market
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- News.com.au19/07 ‘Life-saving’ skincare tool over 105m love
-Sarah Forrai, 31, grew up watching her mum massage her face with “chunky blocks of ice from the freezer” to maintain her youthful complexion and naturally glowing skin.
- News.com.au05/07 Insane prices for food at Wimbledon
-The merchandise shop underneath Wimbledon’s Centre Court is an introvert’s nightmare.
- News.com.au23/06 $18 Coles item as good as expensive version
-We’re used to seeing products being hyped all over social media, often because the people spruiking them are paid to do so.
- News.com.au23/06 Would you pay $400 for two more inches on the MacBook?
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- News.com.au22/06 BYD undercuts MG4 as Australia’s cheapest electric car
-Aussie motorists in the market for an electric car will benefit from a price war between growing Chinese brands.
- News.com.au09/06 Elly Awesome is one of the first to road test Apple’s VR headset
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- News.com.au06/06 ‘Groans’: Video exposes Apple’s $5300 ‘ski goggles’
-While the tech world is so far impressed by Apple’s newly announced Vision Pro mixed reality headset announced on Monday, many in the general public are taking a different view.
- News.com.au26/05 Secret Sydney airport lounge with first-class perks
-There’s a luxury oasis hidden in Sydney International Airport that not many people know about – and yet anyone can visit, even those travelling on an economy ticket.
- News.com.au20/05 Huge lines at ‘infamous’ Aldi sale
-It was on hiatus in 2022, and now Aldi’s “infamous” snow gear sale is back with shoppers queuing outside the supermarket to get their hands on a the winter items.
- News.com.au19/05 Disaster looming in Australian housing market
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- News.com.au17/05 $90 off sheet set that ‘feels like heaven’
-Winter is coming, and with it, an opportunity to make over your bedroom into a cosy sanctuary that reflects your unique style.
- News.com.au16/05 Aussie shocked over $280-a-night hotel in Bali
-An Australian woman on holiday in Bali was shocked to discover the state of her hotel after paying almost $300 a night for it.
- News.com.au15/05 Target’s luxury item for a fraction of the price
-When it comes to quality bedding, finding what you’re after for a reasonable price can sometimes feel like Mission Impossible. Either your dream item costs as much as your car or you simply cannot find what you’re looking for.
- News.com.au12/05 Nutritionist on supermarket foods not to waste your money on
-When we are living at a time when a block of cheese costs upwards of $8, and tomatoes more than $10 a kilo, it is safe to say that eating a diet that is filled with whole, minimally processed foods is expensive.
- News.com.au10/05 Truth about Amazon’s famous $41 leggings
-Not to sound demanding, but I expect a lot from my activewear.
- News.com.au08/05 Aldi brings back popular ski range
-Aldi has brought back its highly anticipated Special Buys range after two years in what will be its “biggest ever sale” – and it’s snow joke.
- News.com.au05/05 Palm-sized French gadget that helps you reduce screen time, aids sleep and relax
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- News.com.au01/05 Huge upside of new Sonos smart speaker
-In a world where convenience is key, smart speakers have become a hugely popular home addition.
- News.com.au28/04 Wild TV feature you never knew you needed
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- News.com.au28/04 ‘Incredible’ lash serum that ‘actually works’
-Natalie Nemer never dreamt that one day she’d create her own beauty brand.
- News.com.au21/04 ’Holy grail’ face oil Zoe can’t live without
-Once upon a time, skincare regimens were as simple as three steps – cleansing, toning and moisturising.
- News.com.au18/04 Family SUV axed after decades on sale
-Ford is killing off its Escape mid-sized SUV in Australia, finally admitting defeat against the big guns in one of the biggest market segments in the country.
- News.com.au16/04 An honest review of Samsung’s new budget smartphone
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- News.com.au06/04 ‘Neglected’: Shock over $360 rental
-A listing for a two-bedroom rental property has caused outrage after images giving a peak inside the property were shared online.
- News.com.au06/04 Serum that’s ‘beauty sleep in a bottle’ over 53k rate
-Mother’s Day is fast approaching – mark down Sunday May 14 in your calendars – and there’s never been a better time to treat one of, if not the, most important woman in your life.
- News.com.au03/04 Richmond champion Trent Cotchin in school uniform furore
-Richmond champion Trent Cotchin has found himself in a school uniform controversy after parents were forced to buy socks from his company.
- News.com.au30/03 ‘Desperate’: Sunrise host reveals rental battle
-Sunrise host Monique Wright has revealed she is among the many “desperate” Aussies looking for a home amid the deepening rental crisis.
- News.com.au23/03 $90 TikTok buy spotted for just $28
-With technology now advancing at breakneck speed, it seems like there’s always a new gadget or gizmo to discover.
- News.com.au19/03 Driven: Tesla Model Y Performance
-The new Tesla Model Y Performance is one of the fastest electric cars you can buy.
- News.com.au15/03 Take 30% off STAX faves in flash sale
-It’s safe to say the events of the last three years means many of us are no longer just wearing leggings to exercise.
- News.com.au09/03 ‘Game changer’: massage gun in ‘a league of its own’
-While we’d all love to treat ourselves to a massage every other day to soothe those work or exercise-induced aches and pains, few of us have the budget for such a luxury.
- News.com.au03/03 ‘Foolish’ mistake people make when washing face
-Turns out, we’ve all been washing our face wrong.
- News.com.au28/02 Cult vacuum to hit Aldi Special Buys aisle for half price
-One of Australia’s favourite vacuum brands is hitting shelves with its price slashed by half.
- News.com.au27/02 Renault eyes important new models for Australia
-Renault’s Australian arm is lobbying head office for access to new models but red tape is holding it back.
- News.com.au24/02 Brand’s unexpected move amid Aussie crisis
-We’re all well aware now of the rising cost of living in Australia, with the price of rent, food, petrol and everything in between soaring over the last 12 months.
- News.com.au17/02 ‘I travelled 12,000km for this Aussie meal’
-Most people travelling to Los Angeles likely have a bucket list of meals they’d like to tick off during their visit: a burger from In-N-Out, a cupcake from the Sprinkles vending machine, a kale salad (if, like me, you’re that way inclined).
- News.com.au06/02 Huge clue iPhone price hike is coming
-Notoriously expensive iPhones will soon get even pricier, if four words from Apple boss Tim Cook are to be believed.
- News.com.au05/02 Melbourne couple’s ‘luxury’ idea lands $5m Coles deal
-A Melbourne couple have landed a Coles deal worth $5 million for their skincare brand – just a year after launching it – with the aim of donating all profits to support charities and to address issues such as mental health and homelessness.
- News.com.au01/02 ‘Eerily realistic’: First look at PS virtual reality headset wows
-Nearly six years on from its first virtual reality headset release for PlayStation, Sony is gearing up to release the highly-anticipated sequel.
- News.com.au24/01 ‘Magic’ serum that’s better than hyaluronic acid
-Hyaluronic acid has got to be one of the most talked about skincare ingredients of the last few years, if not decade.
- News.com.au24/01 ’Disgusting’ shower item to get rid of now
-Raise your hand if you’ve ever used a loofah in the shower?
- News.com.au17/01 $70 Aldi item that shoppers ‘love’
-A popular Special Buys item is making a return to Aldi’s centre aisle – and customers are beyond excited.
- News.com.au13/01 ‘Quality is so good’: Shoe mum swears by
-Buying a new pair of school shoes is one of those purchases you can’t avoid. Growing feet (and active kids) means that a new pair every 12 months is pretty much essential.
- News.com.au11/01 ’Easy to use’ juicer food expert loves
-There’s more to juicing than detox diets and whipping up freshly squeezed orange juice on the weekend.
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