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Why your insurer might leave you out in the rain

You may find yourself unable to purchase or change your insurance coverage as Cyclone Alfred approaches.

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As Cyclone Alfred approaches, you may be unable to purchase or adjust your insurance coverage.

The sneaky reason motorists in one Australian city are paying more for fuel

New data shows one factor at the pump is hiking prices for everyday motorists.

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Due to double margins, fuel is most expensive in Brisbane.

Retailers busted in dodgy acts ahead of 3G shutdown

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Older 4G-enabled phones, 3G-only models and certain imported ‘grey-market’ devices have been made obsolete by Australia’s 3G network shutdown.

Aldi rated most affordable in latest supermarket scorecard

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ALDI has been rated Australia’s most affordable supermarket in the latest quarterly scorecard. File image.

Customers concerned ‘sold out’ Australian festival is a scam

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People have raised concerns online after buying tickets for a lantern festival coming to Australia that they now fear is a scam.

Travellers score cheap first-class flights due to Qantas glitch

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Lucky travellers snapped up first-class round-trip airline tickets from Australia to the United States that normally cost up to $28,000 for 85 per cent off - but it was an error.