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Power trial promises to fill up electric cars for $5

Australia's largest energy retailer is launching an electric vehicle trial that will deliver cheap power to drivers who recharge during off-peak times.

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Efficient cars can cut hundreds from popular road trips

Picking a fuel-efficient car for your next domestic holiday could save you hundreds of dollars, and electric vehicles will save the most, research shows.

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Transport costs accelerate by more than $900 a year

Households in some parts of Australia are paying more than $27,000 a year for transport after costs in the industry rose again.

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Most Aussies intend to buy EVs but worry about charging

Almost one in three motorists intend to swap their petrol car for an electric model in the next five years but many are concerned about too few charging points.

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Extra Qatar flights would have cut fares, grown tourism

Qantas is an "exceptionally aggressive competitor", a parliamentary hearing into Qatar Airways' failed bid for extra flights into Australia has been told.

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PM declares ‘no lobbying’ from Qantas on Qatar decision

Anthony Albanese says his sole conversation about a Qatar Airways proposal was not with Qantas and denies blocking it to protect the Australian airline.

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Qantas jettisons flight credit deadlines, faces new row

Qantas has scrapped the expiration date for nearly $500 million in flight credits but faces more public backlash with a watchdog taking the airline to court.

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Qantas boss defends profit as senators press on prices

Qantas chief Alan Joyce acknowledges Australians are doing it tough as he defends the airline's billion-dollar profit and suggests cheaper tickets solutions.

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Qantas boss braces for Senate inquiry turbulence

Qantas chief Alan Joyce faces a rough landing when he fronts a Senate inquiry into the cost of living, as the airline comes under fire for its record profit.

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No-interest loans to give more drivers their own wheels

More Australians will be offered financial help to secure a car after a no-interest loan scheme received a $500,000 cash injection.

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Economy falters as rattled consumers tighten belts

Australia is on track for two years of sluggish economic growth that may be even weaker than first feared.

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Transport costs pile up for families with record rises

The price of getting around is soaring in Australia and a new report reveals households in some cities are paying more than $500 a week for transport.

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Costly fuel makes car sharing an option

Car sharing and hiring from a provider who offers a flat rate on fuel has become a real option for suburban families struggling with petrol prices.

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