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  1. Gian T

    Unusual security step promises stronger protection for savings

    That’s my mistake, I should’ve clarified that part now that we’re in 2025. Thanks for spotting it.
  2. Gian T

    President Donald Trump threatens new tariffs over Aussie tech rules

    Australia has found itself in the crosshairs of a new international tech stoush, and this time, it’s US President Donald Trump rattling the sabre. If you’ve been following the news, you’ll know that our government has been making some bold moves to regulate the digital world—especially when it...
  3. Gian T

    Discover 8 ALDI essentials for 2025 under $10 and check if your top picks are here

    If there’s one thing Aussies love more than a good bargain, it’s sharing their favourite finds with friends—and when it comes to value for money, ALDI never fails to deliver. The supermarket giant has just revealed its hotly anticipated People’s Picks Awards for 2025, and this year, every...
  4. Gian T

    Popular yoghurt recall puts families on alert after children fall ill

    If you or your loved ones have been reaching for Cocobella coconut yoghurt as a safe, dairy-free treat, it may be time to take a second look in your fridge. A sudden recall has caught many families off guard, leaving some households shaken and even sending children to the hospital. The...
  5. Gian T

    Shoppers question sudden disappearance of much-loved sauce: 'Deleted from it's core range'

    There's nothing quite like the sinking feeling of reaching for your favourite product on the supermarket shelf, only to find an empty space where it used to live. For countless ALDI shoppers across Australia, that heartbreak became all too real when they discovered their beloved Colway Spicy...
  6. Gian T

    Courtesy takes centre stage in middle seat battle: 'Are you going to be rude all flight?'

    There's arguably no seat on a plane that sparks more dread than the middle one. Sandwiched between strangers, with no window view and no aisle access, it's aviation purgatory. But what happens when the people flanking you are actually travelling together, and you become an unwitting barrier...
  7. Gian T

    Café dog sparks heated debate over dining rules that every pet owner needs to know

    The tables were turned at a popular Sydney café when a furry regular found himself at the centre of a community storm that's got everyone barking about where our four-legged friends really belong during brunch. La Bottega in Leichhardt has been licking its wounds after copping an $880 council...
  8. Gian T

    Rideshare safety fears push more commuters to look elsewhere

    When Melbourne woman Kat Zam decided she'd never book another Uber, she wasn't making a rash decision. Like many Australian women, she'd simply had enough of feeling uncomfortable during what should be routine trips home. Her story, which gained attention after she shared it on social media...
  9. Gian T

    Unusual security step promises stronger protection for savings

    When scammers cost Australians over $2 billion last year, with those aged 65 and over losing $99.6 million, it's clear that traditional banking security isn't cutting it anymore. Starting next month, National Australia Bank customers will face something entirely new when opening accounts: the...
  10. Gian T

    Are you paying too much for breakfast? Outrage erupts over shocking cafe prices!

    Is your morning fry-up worth its weight in gold? That’s the question many Aussies are asking after a Sydney cafe’s Big Breakfast price tag sent the internet into a spin. The humble Big Brekky—once a staple of affordable weekend indulgence—has become the latest battleground in the...
  11. Gian T

    Health authorities scramble as they reveal the re-emergence of this virus!

    If you’ve been following the news lately, you might have noticed a few headlines about bird flu making the rounds. But this isn’t just another health scare—according to Threatened Species Commissioner Fiona Fraser, it’s a looming reality that Australia needs to prepare for. In fact, she says...
  12. Gian T

    Updated price promise drives bigger savings for customers up to $3000

    With the cost of living continuing to climb and every dollar counting more than ever, Aussie shoppers are always on the lookout for ways to stretch their budgets further. If you’re feeling the pinch at the checkout, you’re not alone—and ALDI says it has the answer that could put thousands back...
  13. Gian T

    New warning from Australia Post pushes millions to take action

    If you’ve ever sent a parcel to friends or family in the United States—or perhaps you run a small business with American customers—there’s an urgent update from Australia Post you need to know about. In a move that’s set to impact millions of Aussies, Australia Post has temporarily suspended...
  14. Gian T

    New photos raise fresh questions about world leader’s health

    When it comes to the health of public figures, every shift in appearance is carefully examined. Recent photos have drawn attention to unusual markings and cosmetic cover-ups, stirring speculation about what they might mean. With age already a talking point, even the smallest detail can set...
  15. Gian T

    Australians in retirement face harsh truth behind lucky generation

    The next time someone tells you that baby boomers 'had it easy,' you might want to share the story of a Sydney woman who's still trudging to work at 74, watching her savings dwindle as rent and grocery bills soar. Her story, captured in a candid street interview, reveals an uncomfortable truth...
  16. Gian T

    Humiliating treatment of disabled travellers exposes airline failures

    Jo Winter thought her A$3,536 travel wheelchair would be her ticket to independence after months of being housebound due to multiple sclerosis treatment. Instead, it became the centre of one of the most humiliating experiences of her life when airline staff at Birmingham Airport told her to...
  17. Gian T

    Great Aussie buffet bonanza: When KFC let you fill your boots for $13

    There's something beautifully Australian about the lengths people will go for a good feed at a fair price. Back in the 1990s, when a KFC all-you-can-eat buffet cost about $13, enterprising diners were smuggling drumsticks in their handbags and stuffing Country Road totes with chicken pieces like...
  18. Gian T

    Why bargain hunters race to Bunnings for $5.50 essential: 'It's crazy'

    If you’ve ever ducked into Bunnings for a sausage sizzle and come out with a trolley full of things you never knew you needed, you’re not alone. But lately, there’s a new reason Aussies are flocking to their local hardware giant—and it’s not for a power drill or a potted plant. Shoppers...
  19. Gian T

    Super tax breaks face review as government weighs impact on retirement savings

    If you’ve been following the headlines, you may have seen the growing debate around superannuation and tax breaks for retirees. The government’s recent three-day productivity roundtable put the spotlight on the future of retirement savings, with younger Australians pushing for a 'fair go' in...
  20. Gian T

    Centrelink and Medicare warn Australians of new data scam risk

    Scams are on the rise in Australia, and it’s not just the 'oldies' who need to be on guard—these days, scammers are targeting everyone, from teens to retirees. In fact, Services Australia has just issued a fresh warning about sophisticated new scams impersonating Centrelink, Medicare, and...
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