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Electric car show returning to Australia, twice as big

Electric car show returning to Australia, twice as big

Double the number of electric vehicle makers will be racing into Sydney in 2024 after demand for the low-emission rides tripled.

Consumer advocates call for ban on 'green' weasel words

Consumer advocates call for ban on 'green' weasel words

Consumer advocates call for ban on 'green' weasel words

Consumer advocates call for ban on 'green' weasel words

Vague and misleading marketing terms like 'for the planet' should be banned in Australia, according to a report analysing green claims in social media ads.

Consumers, businesses still wary about the future

Consumers, businesses still wary about the future

Consumers, businesses still wary about the future

Consumers, businesses still wary about the future

Consumer confidence has taken a hit after another round of interest rate pain, with businesses also cautious about the outlook despite economic resilience.

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Aussies buy a million new cars but electric sales stall

Aussies buy a million new cars but electric sales stall

New car sales are speeding up despite challenging economic conditions, with figures revealing Australians are buying more and bigger vehicles.

AGL cops $800k in fines for 'best offer' errors

AGL cops $800k in fines for 'best offer' errors

Energy giant AGL has paid nearly $800,000 in fines after failing to use a prescribed formula for its best offer check.

Appliance sales switch off as economy slows JB Hi-Fi

Appliance sales switch off as economy slows JB Hi-Fi

Home appliance and consumer electronics sales fell for JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys as the companies face a 'tougher retail trading environment'.

Sydneysiders are on the move again as rideshares surge

Sydneysiders are on the move again as rideshares surge

Taxi and rideshare trips are returning to pre-pandemic levels in Australia's biggest city.

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Aussies 'in the dark' about third-party data sales

Aussies 'in the dark' about third-party data sales

Aussies 'in the dark' about third-party data sales

Aussies 'in the dark' about third-party data sales

Third-party data brokers collect masses of information about Australians, but most people are completely oblivious to how they work, the ACCC says.

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