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Why insurance premiums are set to increase

Recent natural disasters have set the Australian federal budget back $2.2 billion, but that won’t be the only cost.

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Policyholders are warned to brace for higher insurance premiums with disasters more commonplace.

Price of kitchen staples to soar as farmers face ‘crippling financial situations’

The cost of severe weather events in farming regions will soon be felt at the checkout.

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Price of milk and butter to soar after dairy industry hit hard by natural disasters.

Aussies in rush for Oz Lotto tickets as jackpot hits $70m

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A ticket in this week’s Oz Lotto draw could mean a $70 million jackpot win, and your life changed forever.

Thermomix slapped with $80k fine for false claims

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Thermomix Australia has paid an $80,000 penalty over false alleged claims that its products were NDIS approved.

Thousands of student debts wiped as educator slammed

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The federal court has imposed penalties on a dodgy educator and wiped the debts of its vulnerable students.

‘Enormous blow’: Energy price hikes slammed

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Hundreds of thousands of households are in line for electricity bill increases as the energy regulator confirms higher benchmark prices.