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Makeup Prices: More Than A Cosmetic Issue?
Image Courtesy of Choice.com.au The latest CHOICE research shows that Australians are paying up to 200% more for makeup than overseas consumers. CHOICE reviewed some of the most popular lipsticks,...
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Aussie online shopping dollars being spent at Aussie retailers
It seems online shopping among Australians is on the up. No surprise there then. What may be more surprising is much of that shopping is being done at Australian retailers – not overseas, as the...
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Australians reject lengthy mobile phone contracts
It seems Australians are becoming even hungrier for new technology, as more consumers choose to reject 24-month contracts in favour of buying their mobile phones outright. A new study by research firm...
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No Need to Wine Over Climate Change
A new database developed at the University of Adelaide is mapping out geographic wine trends and predicting the future success of varieties based on globalisation and climate change. The database is...
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The Cost Of Being A Hipster
With their tatty outfits, thick glasses, slightly rusty (but vintage!) bicycles and drinking jars on hand, hipsters have steadily infiltrated society to become part of a mainstream they claim to avoid....
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Poverty eradicated by 2035: Bill Gates busts some myths about poverty
In the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s recently published annual letter, Bill Gates busts some myths about poverty – that poverty is unsolvable and that foreign aid is pointless. “The belief that...
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It Pays To Be Loyal, Frequently
Loyalty programs and benefits are booming in Australia, with airlines, supermarkets, chemists, fashion chains and bookstores offering membership programs. But as more shoppers take advantage of these...
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Virgin & Qantas involved in controversial unsolicited debit card mailout
Qantas and Virgin have attracted the attention of consumer groups and lawyers, as they skirt the law to send out millions of unsolicited prepaid and debit cards. According to an investigation by Nathan...
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The Pay Off To Studying the Humanities
With new university students getting ready to set foot on campuses around Australia, many people are wondering whether a degree in the humanities will actually pay off. While some degrees are specific...
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Westpac brings the future to its customers with Google Glass & iBeacon
Online and mobile banking is old news. Banking on a smartphone? That is so last week. Stepping into the world of tomorrow, Westpac plans to bring the future to its customers by integrating a Google...
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Australia’s jobs of the future (and problems with the now)
Whether you have a calling in your career or you just want to find a job that will bring in a regular income, knowing which industries are doing well – and which industries aren’t doing so well – can...
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Reviewing Online Reviews
As well as savings on products and the convenience of shopping anytime, anywhere, online shopping has another key benefit over traditional stores: customer reviews. These reviews, whether they are from...
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Loop: Another US-based credit card alternative
Over in the US, chip & PIN and contactless payments aren’t really a thing. Unlike much of Europe – and Australia as of August 1 – where chip & PIN credit card payments is a thing, the US...
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Smarter Phone Plans For New Tech Fans
With smartphone technology advancing every year, staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest models has been an expensive aspiration. Add to that the fact that most contracts are a minimum of two...
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MasterCard to use smartphone geolocation to cut credit card fraud
MasterCard and mobile technology company Syniverse this week announced a trial that may help to cut down on credit card fraud, by using smartphone geolocation to pinpoint the whereabouts of the...
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Entrepreneurs Finding Value In New Entertainment Networks
As different media platforms become more and more integrated, new entertainment networks are starting to emerge. The internet has been a catalyst for change in the broadcasting world, with sites like...
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Campaigning For Food Trends
The organisation behind the iconic “Got Milk?” campaign has announced it will launch a new slogan in 2014. In a bid to remain relevant with people today, the Milk Processors Education Program (MilkPEP)...
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Time to rent a friend?
You can find almost anything on the internet. From the everyday items such as smartphones and coffee makers, to the services of an accountant or personal trainer, to the loving – or lustful – embrace...
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Cashing In On World Cuisine
As more and more people search for new tastes and experiences, region specific restaurants and take away food options are starting to change the landscape of the Australian dining industry. The days...
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Superannuation: Poor Gen Y singled out again
Poor Gen Y. They’re either being accused of being too feckless and lazy, of not working hard enough, of not saving enough, or not moving out of their parental home fast enough. Now another survey is...
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