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Vasectomies up 60 percent as cost of living cuts deep

The number of Australian men aged 18-44 choosing vasectomies has increased by more than 60 percent in less than a decade, with a rise in younger men aged 18-24

Retailers score as fans embrace World Cup experience

As the FIFA World Cup heads to its final showdown this weekend, Australian retailers are counting the cash added to their bottom line since the tournament kicked off

ACCC probe leads Origin to refund $270,000

Origin Energy will refund over $270,000 to more than 4500 customers following an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) investigation. ACCC Commissioner

Fake alerts on bogus purchases hitting our phones

There has been an increase in scammers sending fake messages to consumers alerting them of a purchase they supposedly made and providing a phone number to stop

Mystery shoppers call out super fund failings

Vulnerable Australians seeking information about their superannuation are being met with unhelpful call centres, according to a new study. Super Consumers Australia is

Data transparency extends to non-bank lenders

Non-bank lenders will soon need to share product information in line with major banks. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Commissioner Dr Ian

Brisbane’s frenzied housing market slowing down

Brisbane’s property market is showing signs of coming off the boil after an “exceptional run” over the past five years. The Savill’s Research latest residential

Housing slump reflects broader financial distress

By Alan Duncan and Steven Rowley After years of rapid growth, Australia’s housing market is beginning to cool. Auction clearance rates have softened, prices in Sydney

Spending rises despite economic restraints

Households unexpectedly lifted spending on travel, restaurants and takeaway meals in May, creating further confusion on the state of the economy. Australian Bureau of

Housing focus ignores high levels of mortgage stress

By Rachel Ong ViforJ On Tuesday, the Albanese government struck a deal with the Greens to allow sweeping changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount

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