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Why small business is fighting back against Meta bans

After months of being locked out of her business social media accounts, an Australian hairdresser has finally regained access but she's one of the lucky ones.

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Fuel crisis drives Aussies to rethink how they travel

Australians are adapting to rising fuel prices by changing their transport habits, with some ditching their cars even if it adds hours to their commute.

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Shock at the petrol pump sparks electric vehicle surge

Enquiries about new and second-hand electric cars are setting records as motorists look for ways to avoid the rising price of petrol and diesel.

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Bigger fines for dodgy servos but fuel fears remain

Fresh produce is likely to go up in price as higher fuel costs flow through the nation's supply chains, but relief to petrol shortages is on the way.

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Calm before storm: RBA braces for spikes and hikes

The economy is expected to be hit with a savage inflation spike which will in turn increase the chances of more interest rate hikes.

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Bumpy path predicted for self-driving cars in Australia

Australia could cut emissions and car parks by introducing self-driving cars, but the technology could also have unexpected negative effects on roads.

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Fuel ration push parked as crisis talks target pricing

Ministers say they're focused on getting more petrol into the market in response to the Iran war, rather than limiting how much motorists can buy.

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Aussie drivers divided over petrol vs electric future

Many Australian motorists plan to park an electric or hybrid vehicle in their garage in future but one policy change could alter their path.

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Postcode where more drivers plug into electric car cuts

More than 100,000 Australians have taken advantage of the federal government's tax exemption for electric vehicles but households in one location are most keen.

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Qantas customers claim $105m compo over COVID credits

A $105 million pot could be shared among hundreds of thousands of Qantas customers after the carrier settled a class action over COVID-19 flight credits.

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Energy rating report card urged for all Aussie homes

More than seven million homes will be eligible to receive a mark out of 10 for their energy efficiency but experts say the assessments should become mandatory.

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Driving change: inside the autonomous car revolution

More self-driving cars will navigate streets around the world this year but some are yet to be convinced the technology is roadworthy.

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Tax cut could help more drivers dodge petrol price hike

More Australians could turn to electric vehicles to avoid rising fuel costs if governments keep tax cuts for their purchase and consider new incentives.

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Airport infrastructure boom could sting travellers

The competition watchdog warns $20 billion worth of airport infrastructure projects could be passed on to passengers in the form of higher airfares.

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Car sales slow down but electric vehicles charge ahead

Electric vehicles have broken sales records in Australia even as the larger automotive market stalled, with sales of petrol and hybrid models falling.

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Why the best way around traffic may be flying above it

Australia has been promised a future filled with flying taxis before but the innovative machines may finally be approaching take-off.

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Flying taxis poised to swoop down for Brisbane Olympics

Once promised in science fiction, flying taxis are expected to become reality within months and Australia is among the candidates to host them.

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Tech giant plans 800 million AI gadgets by Christmas

If your smartphone does not feature artificial intelligence, it could add the technology soon, with one manufacturer planning to double down on its investment.

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Coles hits back, blames inflation for prices going up

Coles blames inflation for price rises during its "down down" campaign, denying it misled customers in a case brought to court by the consumer watchdog.

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Dumpster fire: Aussie households fail the battery test

Millions of households are risking fires by getting rid of batteries in dangerous ways and the popularity of lithium batteries is raising the stakes.

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Up up prices gave shoppers bang for buck, court told

A supermarket giant is defending claims it misled customers with its "down down" campaign, saying it offered value for money.

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Supermarket giant ‘genuinely cares’ about customers

A grocery giant accused of false price discounts has told a court that it genuinely cares about customers while boosting its profits.

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Popular car brand earns $24m debt under pollution rules

Some of the most popular car companies in Australia and a selection of luxury brands have failed to meet emissions targets in their first year of operation.

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Dodgy online items in consumer watchdog’s crosshairs

Forcing giant online marketplaces like Temu and Shein to protect consumers from unsafe products is one of this year's key focuses for the consumer watchdog.

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Triple-zero outages and changes trigger more complaints

Complaints about telecommunications services are rising in Australia and faulty and disconnected mobile phone connections are making the biggest impact.

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Shoppers care about ‘fair dinkum’ discounts, says Coles

A supermarket giant accused of manipulating prices has told a court the regulator is wrongly attributing "sophisticated thought processes" to grocery shoppers.

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Coles points finger at suppliers for price changes

Australia's consumer watchdog has accused Coles of artificially increasing prices to create discounts, while the supermarket giant blames supplier cost hikes.

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Aussies ditch copper for fibre to boost download speeds

More Australians are upgrading their broadband connections, choosing faster plans and setting download records, NBN Co has revealed.

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Artificial announcers to be outed in radio rule refresh

Radio stations must reveal if they are using AI voices to host radio shows under a revised code of practice although rules will not apply to all segments.

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Petrol, diesel cars slow while hybrids, EVs speed up

Australians are buying fewer cars that use fossil fuels alone as they shift allegiance to low-emission hybrid and electric models.

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What’s for dinner? Aussies cook up fresh uses for AI

Australians are turning to artificial intelligence tools in the kitchen as well as the office, as use of the technology weighs in on more activities.