Street Soccer 8 Nations Cup footballers voice pride at representing Northern Ireland The Street Soccer 8 Nations Cup takes place in Dundee from September 9-11 Belfast Live · Sep 7, 2022
Spring has sprung: Easy savings as the weather warms up Consumer group CHOICE has named its five top tips for saving cash this spring, with many of the tips taking advantage of the warmer weather. The New Daily · Sep 7, 2022
Melbourne man vows to fight for Malaysia Airlines refund after flights cancelled during pandemic Mehul Patel says using the credit he was offered by Malaysia Airlines would have been difficult given that the carrier was not operating in Australia at the time. ABC News · Sep 7, 2022
Four superannuation funds barred for new members after a tough year for fund returns Four superannuation funds will be barred from taking in new members till their performance improves after they failed regulator APRA's performance test for the second year running. The New Daily · Sep 5, 2022
Losses from ‘heart-wrenching’ puppy scams increase 1,000% over last two years Australian consumer group Choice says people more vulnerable to being ripped off with fake dogs and cats during Covid pandemic The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2022
DirecTV review: Lots of channels, but at what cost? DirecTV's live TV streaming service with tons of channels. But its cost may be too high for what you get. Tom’s Guide · Aug 11, 2022
Bunnings and Kmart halt use of facial recognition technology in stores as privacy watchdog investigates Office of the Australian Information Commissioner examining whether use of the technology is consistent with privacy laws The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2022
Bunnings and Kmart under investigation over information handling linked to facial recognition technology A report from consumer advocacy group CHOICE prompts the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner to investigate whether retail giants Kmart and Bunnings are breaching privacy laws with their use of facial recognition technology. ABC News · Jul 13, 2022
Privacy watchdog to investigate Bunnings and Kmart over use of facial recognition technology Information commissioner will look into the personal information handling practices of the retail giants The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2022
‘So damaging’: Pet scams increase by 1000 per cent during COVID-19 lockdowns Scammers raked in $4.2 million through pet-related fraud in 2021, an increase of more than 1000 per cent since the beginning of the pandemic. The New Daily · Jul 7, 2022
Most fail grades ever: Heaters under fire after failing safety tests Australians are struggling to stay warm this winter – but some of your favourite heaters could be missing key safety features, putting you in danger. The New Daily · Jul 1, 2022
Consumer group warns against dud heaters Six out of 15 electric heaters failed CHOICE's safety tests - the most the consumer group has ever seen. AAP · Jun 29, 2022
Kmart, Bunnings stick with in-store facial recognition despite probe Kmart and Bunnings will keep using controversial in-store facial recognition technology, despite another major retailer abandoning it amid a privacy probe. The New Daily · Jun 29, 2022
Facial recognition is on the rise – but the law is lagging a long way behind Private companies and public authorities are quietly using facial recognition systems around Australia. The Conversation · Jun 27, 2022
The New Daily · Jun 17, 2022 EOFY sales: How to pick the best electric appliances Electric appliances will be topping shoppers' wish-lists during the current EOFY sales, but there's lots to consider before splurging.
ABC News · Jun 15, 2022 Renewed calls for national guidelines on using facial recognition technology after CHOICE investigation Experts say there is a "huge gap" in laws surrounding facial recognition programs, potentially exposing Australians to data harvesting or being wrongly identified as criminals.
ABC News · Jun 15, 2022 The Loop: Wages to rise for millions of Aussies, authorities try to secure electricity supplies, and RIP Internet Explorer Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop.
The Conversation · Jun 15, 2022 Bunnings, Kmart and The Good Guys say they use facial recognition for 'loss prevention'. An expert explains what it might mean for you Once the purview of law enforcement and intelligence agencies, facial recognition is now being used to identify consumers in Australian stores.
ABC News · Jun 15, 2022 CHOICE raises concern over Bunnings, Kmart and the Good Guys use of facial recognition technology Consumer group CHOICE is referring Kmart, Bunnings and The Good Guys to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner over their use of facial recognition technology.
Pedestrian.tv · Jun 15, 2022 These Popular Retailers Are Being Investigated Over ‘Unethical’ Use Of Facial Recognition Tech In case you needed another reason to mask up.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2022 Bunnings, Kmart and The Good Guys using facial recognition technology to crack down on theft, Choice says Consumer group says use of technology at major retailers is ‘completely inappropriate and unnecessary’
ABC News · Jun 13, 2022 Queensland power prices have been capped and there's concern about blackouts. What you need to know Fears about blackouts due to a shortage of energy in Queensland did not eventuate last night but the Sunshine State is not the only one with warnings ahead.
Pedestrian.tv · Jun 3, 2022 9 Tips To Stay Warm For Cheap During Winter ‘Cos The Only Thing Worse Than The Cold Is Ur Power Bill To quote every single Aussie during winter: "Fuck it's cold!"
ABC News · May 30, 2022 Many put faith in cryptocurrency but crash could lead to regulation and new consumer protections Bitcoin came to life in 2008 as the financial system was imploding. Now that utopian vision is under fire, and everyone is asking: Will a new era of regulation kill or strengthen cryptocurrencies?
The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2022 ‘Complex and volatile’: cryptocurrencies should be regulated by financial watchdogs, say consumer advocates Treasury inquiry told ‘crypto is high-risk and unsophisticated investors are at high risk of losing significant funds’