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MYSTERIOUS: 2 - What They Never Told You

‘Mineral’ sunscreens marketed to Australians contain almost identical chemicals as others, testing shows

Exclusive: UNSW researchers found protection in products usually marketed as ‘natural’ is also contained in cheaper alternatives

The Guardian - AU

Multiple children’s toys failed Choice’s button battery safety tests – so how can you make sure what you’re buying is safe?

Seventeen out of 24 children’s toys from online retailers failed button battery safety tests, according to Choice – but there are ways to check whether toys at home are safe

The Guardian - AU

CBA boss says repaying ‘excessive fees’ to low-income customers could be seen as taking shareholder money

Commonwealth Bank Australia– which reported a record cash profit of $10.3bn in most recent financial year – charged $270m in ‘excessive fees’ over five years

The Guardian - AU

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Bondi Sands Issues Recall On Two Sunscreens Over ‘Inadequate’ Sun Protection Concerns

The TGA said a texture issue with two Bondi Sands products could affect the “overall performance of the sunscreens”.

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Polpa position: budget tinned tomatoes score well in Choice taste test

Consumer advocacy group tasted 18 diced or chopped tomatoes, with supermarket home brands taking out three of four top scores

The Guardian - AU

Bank giant, energy providers rebuked in Shonky awards

A bank that won't refund customers fees it incorrectly charged has topped the annual list of dodgy business behaviour from consumer advocates Choice.

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Commonwealth Bank, Temu and HCF among those named at this year’s Shonky awards

Choice’s annual list also includes the entire energy retail sector for allegedly hoodwinking customers with confusing prices

The Guardian - AU

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Australian cities are awash with luxury laundromats: ‘They’re popping up left, right and centre’

The beautiful laundrettes offer free wifi, upbeat music and a faster way to wash your clothes. And many offer contactless payment - ‘a lot different to pulling out 13 coins’

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: house prices surge, online grocery price premium revealed, Australia thump England

Values rise at fastest rate for four years as Brisbane takes second place behind Sydney

The Guardian - AU

Groceries via delivery apps like Uber Eats, DoorDash and Milkrun can be up to 39% more expensive

Seven out of 13 items at Aldi were priced higher on DoorDash than in store, while Milkrun charged more for 11 out of 13 items from Woolworths

The Guardian - AU

Does my sunscreen actually work? Here’s what’s behind the latest SPF concerns

It’s been a tough time for sunscreens recently. Earlier this year, testing on behalf of consumer organisation Choice found several sunscreens were not delivering the sun protection you’d expect. One product claimed a sun protection factor (SPF) of 50+, but when tested had an SPF as low as 4.

The Conversation

Australia pulls dozens of sunscreen brands from shelves as SPF scandal deepens

Regulator questions SPF tests conducted by American lab

The Independent UK

Base formulation may be linked to 21 sunscreens falling short of SPF claims, drug regulator finds

TGA investigation also finds some testing laboratories may be more reliable than others

The Guardian - AU

All suds, no substance: some laundry detergent sheets no better than water for stain removal, Choice study finds

Omo continues to clean up at top of Choice rankings while Aldi products deliver mixed results – but experts say no detergent makes up for a bad washing machine

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The RBA wants to ban debit and credit card surcharges. Banks are fighting back

Banks say the RBA and government are not telling consumers about the true cost of the changes, including higher fees and weakened loyalty programs

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Moves to crack down on supermarket 'shrinkflation'

The federal government is looking at ways to ensure consumers get more bang for their buck at the checkout, with a crackdown on "shrinkflation" on the cards.

The Guardian - AU

Australian cosmetics company Naked Sundays pauses sunscreen sales to test accuracy of SPF rating

SPF50+ Collagen Glow Mineral Sunscreen stocked at leading beauty retailer Mecca, which confirms with brand that no other products affected

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Naked Sundays Pauses Sale Of Sunscreen Amid Ultra Violette’s Recall On Lean Screen

The fall-out from Choice’s investigation into popular SPF 50+ sunscreens continues

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Aussie sunscreen product rubbed out after testing fail

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton rules out return to politics in rare public appearance – as it happened

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Ultra Violette Pulls Popular Sunscreen As New Testing Reveals Inconsistent Protection

The sunscreen saga continues....

The Guardian - AU

Ultra Violette pulls Lean Screen sunscreen from shelves as new tests find ‘inconsistent’ SPF protection

Company had initially challenged a Choice investigation that questioned SPF claims

Barchart

Is Coffee the Next Cattle Market?

After percolating for a few weeks, the coffee market has boiled over as of late, making it a good candidate to be the next cattle market.

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3 Butchers Reveal the One Secret to Picking the Perfect Steak

For steak lovers, nothing compares to the satisfaction of choosing the right cut and cooking it to perfection. Yet many shoppers feel overwhelmed standing at the meat counter, unsure of what truly makes a steak great. While marketing labels can be confusing, butchers know the insider tips that separate a…

The Guardian - AU

Australia is suddenly flush with forest-friendly recycled toilet paper firms: what’s the state of ply?

What are the ethical and environmental options? Here’s how your choice can make a difference

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