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
Read more15 July 2026
The winding path to home ownership in Australia
By Emma Baker
For generations, Australia has been understood as a homeowning nation. And the expected housing pathway was relatively simple.
Young adults left the family
Read more14 July 2026
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
Read more14 July 2026
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
Read more14 July 2026
Crackdown puts brakes on e-bikes and e-scooters
Queensland police have seized more than 100 electric scooters and bicycles since news laws came into effect on July 1.
Assistant Commissioner Rhys Wildman said under
Read more14 July 2026
Soccer players report higher levels of depression
Former professional soccer players have high levels of depression and anxiety and struggle with decision-making in mid-life, according to new research.
Study lead author
Read more14 July 2026
Flapping, diving robot to improve ocean research
Researchers have developed a winged robot that can mimic sea birds and has the potential to explore vast areas of ocean above and beneath the surface.
MIT Assistant
Read more14 July 2026
Sam Neill passes away, aged 78
Well-loved actor Sam Neill has passed away, aged 78.
His family shared the news on the star’s Instagram page:
“It is with immense sadness that the whānau of
Read more13 July 2026
Sperling to build on 135-year history
Laraine Sperling has broken more than 130 years of tradition at one of Australia’s oldest architecture and design firms.
Ms Sperling is the new CEO at Buchan, becoming
Read more13 July 2026
Children of parents detained or deported “shattered”
The children of parents detained or deported under Australia’s immigration system remain forever “shattered” and need better support, according to a new national
Read more13 July 2026