Recent content by Danielle F.

Remember when the most adventurous thing about Twisties was choosing between cheese and chicken? Those days are long gone. Australian food brands are unleashing flavour combinations that would have seemed absolutely barmy just a decade ago, and somehow, Aussies are all lining up to try them...

The digital battlefield between scammers and tech companies just shifted dramatically in favour of everyday users. Recently, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, rolled out sophisticated new protection features that appear when you may be at risk of falling victim to fraud. Meta announced new...

After five decades in the same home, nothing feels quite as jarring as suddenly losing the natural light that once filled your living space. Yet across Australia, an increasing number of property owners are discovering that their rights to light and outlook aren't as protected as they assumed...

The shopping centre car park on a Saturday morning has become a modern-day arena where people lose their minds over a painted rectangle. If you've been driving for decades, you've probably noticed things getting worse. Recent incidents across Australia paint a troubling picture of parking...

Christmas is just around the corner, and everyone's on the lookout for the best bargains to pop under the tree, or maybe even to treat themselves to! Kmart just delivered a festive surprise that's sure to delight beauty lovers of all ages. The best part? It's a complete makeover for just $32...

That dusty jewellery box in your bedroom might be hiding a small fortune. With gold prices soaring to unprecedented levels this year, Australians are rediscovering that their forgotten trinkets are worth far more than they ever imagined. Gold is currently trading at $221.90 per gram for...

For millions of music lovers, the prospect of seeing Fleetwood Mac one last time seemed as likely as spotting Halley's Comet twice in one lifetime. Yet, recent developments suggest that lightning might indeed strike twice for one of rock's most tumultuous bands. After years of bitter feuds and...

As Christmas approaches, super funds can be a tempting way to make the holidays more festive. But before dipping your hands into your super, the Australian Taxation Office has a reminder for you: the consequences could include additional tax, penalties, loss of retirement savings and...

We heard claims of Coles selling sub-standard items... Now, Woolworths has entered the picture thanks to this shopper's sighting... abroad? When a New Zealand-based shopper spotted Australian-made Cadbury blocks selling for less than they do at home, they didn't realise that it could reshape...

Picture a typical Sunday evening in the 1990s. Families across Australia would gather around the telly to watch a cheerful bloke sharing his passion for plants and home improvement. From 1987 to late 2004, Don Burke was the trusted host of Burke's Backyard. This lifestyle program became a...

You know that feeling when you're settling into your airline seat, hoping for a pleasant journey, only to find yourself uncomfortably close to a stranger who doesn't seem to understand boundaries? Well, Australian comedian and TV host Julia Morris has had enough, and she's taking her concerns...

You'd expect luxury amenities when paying up to $1,900 a night for a resort room. Still, few guests anticipate sharing the pool with Australia's most feared predator. That's precisely what happened to radio personality Kate Ritchie during her weekend getaway at Port Douglas's prestigious...

Picture yourself in this situation: you've been banking with the same institution for decades, maybe even since your first job. Now, facing unexpected medical bills or reduced income, you reach out for help with your mortgage or loan repayments. And your bank simply doesn't respond. This...

There's nothing quite like the panic that sets in when your favourite treat suddenly vanishes from the shelves. For thousands of ALDI devotees, that moment came earlier this year when Knoppers nut bars disappeared without warning, leaving behind empty spaces and even emptier hearts. Yet, good...

A groundbreaking $50 million food subsidy scheme that's slashing grocery prices by up to 50 per cent for remote Australian families has triggered an unexpected battle. Independent food distributors have warned that they're being driven out of business by a 'government monopoly.' The controversy...