The ATO says scammers are becoming more sophisticated, but there are telltale warning signs.  (ABC News)
Experts share their top tips on how to protect yourself against scams
News article by the ABC
Scams are everywhere. So how do you protect yourselves? We asked experts from banks, police, telcos and fraud agencies. Here's what they recommend.
Experts share their top tips on how to protect yourself against scams
A Senate committee is examing the cost of living pressures facing Australians. (ABC Rural: Jane McNaughton)
Big business accused of using inflation to disguise profit hikes during cost-of-living crisis as price gouging inquiry begins
News article by the ABC
An inquiry into price gouging in Australia has seen big business accused of using rising inflation to disguise their increasing profits while households struggle to make ends meet during a cost-of-living crisis.
Big business accused of using inflation to disguise profit hikes during cost-of-living crisis as price gouging inquiry begins
The lowest advertised rates for new customers of the big four are now above rates for existing varibale borrowers. (ABC News: Alistair Kroie)
How the Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ and NAB bosses justify closing hundreds of branches across regional Australia
News article by the ABC
The bosses of Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, NAB and ANZ descended on Canberra to defend shutting hundreds of regional bank branches in recent years. Here's how they justified their decisions after spending a day under the microscope.
How the Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ and NAB bosses justify closing hundreds of branches across regional Australia
The government says it can’t afford to extend the excise, which it argues would cost the budget billions. (ABC News: Danielle Bonica)
Why are fuel prices so high and when is the best time to fill up? Here’s a capital city breakdown
News article by the ABC
People are feeling the pinch around the country as national average petrol prices top 204.4 cents per litre. But where are you at in the price cycle?
Why are fuel prices so high and when is the best time to fill up? Here’s a capital city breakdown
Lyn wants her bank to refund the $50,000 she lost in a scam, money she needs to pay for her funeral
News article by the ABC
It was a highly sophisticated yet common scam. One that cost Lyn Read $50,000. Money the terminal cancer patient was saving for her last days and to pay for her funeral.
Lyn wants her bank to refund the $50,000 she lost in a scam, money she needs to pay for her funeral
Rising living costs are forcing more peple to reach out for help. (ABC Capricornia: Rachel McGhee)
Low income Australians are paying a ‘poverty premium’ for basic services, Anglicare says
News article by the ABC
New research from Anglicare Australia finds low income households are facing higher living costs, which prevents them from getting ahead financially and pushes them further into poverty.
Low income Australians are paying a ‘poverty premium’ for basic services, Anglicare says
The ATO says scammers are becoming more sophisticated, but there are telltale warning signs.  (ABC News)
Tax return scams involving myGov are on the rise — here’s what the ATO says to watch out for
News article by the ABC
The ATO says tax-related scams have almost doubled this year compared to last. Here's what to watch out for.
Tax return scams involving myGov are on the rise — here’s what the ATO says to watch out for
Rajeev Kumar (centre) had known Kris Agrawal for almost 10 years when he invested in his projects. (ABC News: Shaun Kingma, Supplied)
Investment scheme leaves families $60 million out of pocket
News article by the ABC
For more than a decade, Kris Agrawal built a reputation as a reliable businessman. But the shocking collapse of his empire has left more than 150 mum and dad investors almost $60 million out of pocket.
Investment scheme leaves families $60 million out of pocket
Tuesday's decision was also Philip Lowe's 78th — and final — meeting as the RBA's governor. (ABC News: Matt Roberts)
RBA leaves interest rates on hold at 4.1 per cent after Philip Lowe’s last meeting as governor
News article by the ABC
The Reserve Bank leaves interest rates steady at 4.1 per cent for the third month in a row, but says further increases to rates may be needed to bring down inflation in line with its target.
RBA leaves interest rates on hold at 4.1 per cent after Philip Lowe’s last meeting as governor
ASIC has issued court proceedings against Westpac.  (ABC News: Che Chorley)
ASIC takes Westpac to court, alleging it failed to respond to hardship notices in time
News article by the ABC
Westpac is facing civil court proceedings from ASIC, which alleges it failed to respond to hardship requests within the time required by law. 
ASIC takes Westpac to court, alleging it failed to respond to hardship notices in time
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The ATO says scammers are becoming more sophisticated, but there are telltale warning signs.  (ABC News)

Experts share their top tips on how to protect yourself against scams

ABC News September 24, 2023

News article by the ABC
Scams are everywhere. So how do you protect yourselves? We asked experts from banks, police, telcos and fraud agencies. Here&# ...

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A Senate committee is examing the cost of living pressures facing Australians. (ABC Rural: Jane McNaughton)

Big business accused of using inflation to disguise profit hikes during cost-of-living crisis as price gouging inquiry begins

ABC News September 21, 2023

News article by the ABC
An inquiry into price gouging in Australia has seen big business accused of using rising inflation to disguise their increasing ...

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The lowest advertised rates for new customers of the big four are now above rates for existing varibale borrowers. (ABC News: Alistair Kroie)

How the Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ and NAB bosses justify closing hundreds of branches across regional Australia

ABC News September 21, 2023

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The bosses of Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, NAB and ANZ descended on Canberra to defend shutting hundreds of regional bank branch ...

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Steve Howell says he's had to work longer hours to meet rising costs. (ABC News: Bethanie Alderson)

South Australian small businesses struggle to absorb higher power costs as bills rise by $650

ABC News September 19, 2023

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The government says it can’t afford to extend the excise, which it argues would cost the budget billions. (ABC News: Danielle Bonica)

Why are fuel prices so high and when is the best time to fill up? Here’s a capital city breakdown

ABC News September 19, 2023

News article by the ABC
People are feeling the pinch around the country as national average petrol prices top 204.4 cents per litre. But where are you ...

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Lyn wants her bank to refund the $50,000 she lost in a scam, money she needs to pay for her funeral

ABC News September 18, 2023

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It was a highly sophisticated yet common scam. One that cost Lyn Read $50,000. Money the terminal cancer patient was saving for ...

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