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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

The Guardian - AU

Southwest Airlines launches ticket sales for flights with assigned seating in major policy U-turn

All Southwest tickets purchased for travel starting January 27, 2026, will feature assigned seating

The Independent UK

Can I trust my sunscreen? Choice test results have created uncertainty over SPF claims and lab testing process

With Australia having one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, the consumer advocate group’s report left many worried and wondering about the brands they use

The Guardian - AU

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Australia’s Top Sunscreen Brands May Need To Change Their Formulas Following A Review

Sunscreen manufacturers in the country may soon need to reformulate their products to add safeguards regarding two active ingredients.

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Banana Boat & Hawaiian Tropic Sunscreens Sued By ACCC For Alleged Greenwashing

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has accused Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic of greenwashing in its products.

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Consumer regulator claims owner of Hawaiian Tropic and Banana Boat misled consumers but company stands by products

The Guardian - AU

‘We don’t want to go’: Australian couple told to pay $3,500 to postpone flights amid Middle East volatility

Experts say consumers are unlikely to have any legal rights to defer flights unless the airline’s fine print allows it

The Guardian - AU

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Brands want us to trust them. But as the SPF debacle shows, they need to earn it

It’s quite unsettling to discover something so central to our cultural rituals – the “slop” in the Aussie mantra of “Slip! Slop! Slap!” – can no longer be trusted.

The Conversation

Latest Choice survey reveals Australia’s grocery price divide at major supermarkets

Consumer group’s quarterly report examined the costs of 14 common items at 104 stores from four supermarket chains

The Guardian - AU

Pricier supermarkets sour on grocery cost survey

A consumer group has measured the cost of a basket of groceries nationwide but two supermarkets are pushing back against the findings.

AAP

Australia’s Sunscreen Saga Continues As CHOICE Doubles Down On Test Results

CHOICE has doubled down on its recent sunscreen testing, which found only four out of 20 popular sunscreens met their label claim of SPF50.

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Only 4 Of 20 Popular Aussie Sunscreens Are Meeting The SPF Claims On Their Label, According To CHOICE

Australia's peak consumer advocacy group put 20 sunscreens to the test, finding most didn’t actually hit the SPF50 mark.

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Secret examination of agency running Aukus submarine program handed to government – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Aukus in doubt as Pentagon reviews pact; Beach Boy Brian Wilson dies, Australia fight back at Lord’s

Pentagon to review if Aukus fits with ‘America first’ agenda; songwriter and producer seen as one of music’s all-time greats dies

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Four in five sunscreens fail SPF test: consumer group

The Cancer Council is disputing the findings of tests on popular sunscreens in Australia that show 16 out of 20 don't match the SPF 50+ ratings on their tubes.

The Guardian - AU

Several leading Australian sunscreens don’t provide the protection they say, Choice finds

Consumer group tested 20 popular SPF 50 and 50+ brands and found 16 didn’t meet the claims on the bottles

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What Cattle-on-Feed Report, EU Tariffs Mean for Live and Feeder Cattle Futures

The USDA’s monthly cattle-on-feed report was bullish for live and feeder cattle futures, but a deteriorating trade situation could spell lights out for bulls.

International Business Times UK

Major Retailer Closing Its Store In A UK Shopping Centre As More People Shop Online, Other Branches Also Closing

Tessuti has closed its doors at Sheffield's Meadowhall Shopping Centre, reflecting a broader trend of store closures and retail restructuring across the UK.

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The Guardian - AU

Smaller, more expensive chocolate eggs may leave ‘bitter’ taste this Easter, warns Australia’s consumer watchdog

A Choice investigation has found seasonal treats from Cadbury, Nestlé and Aldi have all been hit by shrinkflation

AAP

Prices dropping for all major supermarkets bar Woolies

Woolworths is the only major supermarket chain to flunk a government-funded report on grocery prices across Australia.

The Guardian - AU

Groceries are getting more expensive at Woolworths but cheaper at Coles, report finds

Choice price tracker finds cost of shopping at Aldi barely changed between March and December 2024 in quarterly assessment of 14 common items

The Guardian - AU

‘Equally good untoasted’: Coles and Aldi top Australian supermarket hot cross bun taste test

In a blind taste test, judges found a ‘luscious’ chocolate bun came out on top, while gluten-free options are ‘much better than they used to be’

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s bid to bolster Australian airline passenger rights may prove weaker than existing law, Choice warns

Consumer advocacy group says draft charter should include the right to a replacement or a refund when a flight is cancelled or significantly delayed

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Trump tariff turmoil, new groups target Greens and teals, Gene Hackman’s death ‘suspicious’

Economists warning as US president says levies on Canada and Mexico will start on Tuesday; police investigate after Hollywood legend found dead

The Guardian - AU

Choice reveals Australian insurers with biggest price hikes in the past year

Kogan, RAC and Honey were the worst offenders, raising rates by more than 30%, while only one brand lowered its quotes

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