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Many people are rethinking their spending habits these days. With the COVID-19 pandemic and now inflation, it has become important, more than ever, to maximise the power of your savings. But are you sabotaging your attempts at managing your finances by buying these ‘money-wasting’ items? A...

There are many advantages to maintaining a healthy diet – it keeps your body strong, lowers your risk of disease and helps you live longer. But eating nutritious, balanced meals is not always possible for everyone. Sometimes, people don’t have time but more often than not, they don’t have the...

PSA: An elaborate scam is targeting Aussies' superannuation In our Scam Watch board, you’ve learned useful tips to spot fraud attempts. By now, you already know not to share sensitive personal details over the phone, or click links and provide your bank information, among others. If a deal is...

Warning: Don’t let scammers lock you out of your PC! If you own a computer, be careful not to inadvertently let fraudsters gain access to your device. Scammers can ask you to install programs that hold your computer and its data hostage unless you cough up a fee. One Aussie took it to the...

For most of us, grocery shopping isn’t the most exciting activity. We enter the premises, grab what we need, check out, and then go. But at times, it can also be irritating, especially when we encounter inconsiderate customers. One Aussie was spectacularly angry about shoppers who couldn’t...

Ever use Facebook marketplace? Don’t fall for scammers promising cash through couriers! Aussies selling via platforms such as Facebook Marketplace must exercise caution – scammers could pose as potential buyers promising payment that will never arrive. One user was close to falling for this...

It’s not every day that people debate a garden tool. But recently, Aussies tried to identify an image shared by one poster on the social news website Reddit. See the photo below: What do you call this garden tool? Credit: Reddit/zetrumanshow The post's author asked members of the Australia...

Have you ever recently experienced walking down the street and greeting a random person only to be met with a blank stare, an awkward smile, or a confused expression? One Aussie thought it was completely fine to say ‘good morning’ to passing strangers but found that others were not as eager to...

There is no shortage of salt and vinegar chips in the market. There’s Smiths and Kettle, to home brands and Samboy. People who like them also exist on a spectrum – some want it mild, while others prefer them so acidic it’s like the chips are burning a hole in your tongue. Enthusiasts who like...

Is it the end of grocery store checkout operators? Early last month, a Victorian shopper shared a photo of a self-checkout in Coles Braybrook on the social news website Reddit, noting the lack of checkout operators. Weeks later, camera technology added to Woolworths’ self-serve registers has...

When prices of meat and fresh fruit and vegetables are skyrocketing, and other expenses such as petrol and utility bills are also rising, how do you maintain a healthy lifestyle? It’s not impossible, but you might find it difficult to work with a limited budget and exert more effort to maximise...

Frustrated that your local supermarkets are operating in shorter hours and with a skeleton staff? Do you feel irked when shop workers don’t seem willing to assist? The feeling is completely valid, but one employee said they should not have to deal with the additional stress of irate customers...

There are many reasons to send a care package. Maybe you want to send pieces of Australia to a friend who misses home. It could be that you have long-distance relationships, friendships included, who are curious about snacks Aussies enjoy the most. Important life events such as job promotions or...

It pays to know your rights under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), especially if you own multiple electronic devices. One student was pleasantly surprised to learn that he did not have to pay a cent to replace the batteries of his Apple devices. Posting on the social news website Reddit...

Tipping is rare in Australia. While introduced in both the US and Australia in the late 19th century, it only became a norm in the former. Tipping is largely seen as ‘un-Australian’, with many believing that workers should not depend on gratuity to make a living. However, many Aussies have...

Life has a funny way of reminding us of home. For one Aussie based in Osaka, Japan, it came as a paper receipt. The high school teacher found a Coles receipt issued in 1998 while leafing through what he described as a ‘random book with staff guidelines.’ Shared on the social news website...

Have you ever craved something you enjoyed in the past, only to find that they are no longer available? You are not alone – we, too, have often sought items only to be disappointed that they were already discontinued. Beloved snacks and lollies disappearing is not a rare occurrence. Every year...

We Aussies have always had a way with words, and we are famed for it. Our charming use of the English language has fascinated and perplexed foreigners, especially when we have terms such as ‘budgie smugglers,’ ‘a few roos loose in the top paddock,’ and ‘in the nuddy’ in rotation. Just see how...

The world received shocking news last week: Queen Elizabeth II, the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms for the last 70 years has passed away. She had been sovereign for so long that her death still seemed sudden, even when she lived a full life until 96. For...

The Australian health system is usually lauded as one of the best in the world. All citizens have access to public healthcare, no matter their income, but they can also sign up for private health insurance (PHI) if they so choose. But the system is not without issues. Challenges include a...