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Sarah Orr

Sarah is an avid storyteller, passionate about improving financial literacy and helping Australians make informed choices with their money. Outside the newsroom, she enjoys cycling around Brisbane and snapping scenery on her camera.

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Stories by Sarah Orr

RBA November

2 Nov 2021 15:49

RBA holds the cash rate in November, but the next move could be as close as Easter

Written by Sarah Orr

The Reserve Bank has once again held the cash rate steady at 0.10% in its meeting today as expectations of an increase grow louder.

26 Oct 2021 09:04

Petrol price reprieve may be weeks away

Written by Sarah Orr

Motorists holding out for a dip in surging petrol prices could be waiting well into November based on current projections, according to Compare the Market.Based on average price trends, drivers in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne won’t see cheaper prices at...

12 Oct 2021 13:26

1 in 6 flout flood road warnings

Written by Sarah Orr

One in six Australians admit they’ve ignored advice and tried driving through a flooded area, new figures from Compare the Market show as the east coast braces for storm season.

Alarm-clock

1 Oct 2021 12:09

Awkward! Half of Australia guilty of embarrassing ‘Daylight Savings’ gaffe

Written by Sarah Orr

It’s the Simples terminology we should be getting right, but a majority of us get wrong! A Compare the Market survey – which tested 1,500 Australians in time-changing states – found that more than half of adults mispronounce ‘Daylight Saving’, wrongly selecting ‘Daylight Savings’ with a superfluous letter ‘s’.

27 Sep 2021 11:39

Anti-hawking laws put consumers first

Written by Sarah Orr

Reforms to stop predatory sales behaviour have been welcomed by Compare the Market as an important step for consumer protection.

20 Sep 2021 11:31

More power to consumers in search for cheaper energy bills

Written by Sarah Orr

Switching providers and saving on energy bills is about to get quicker and easier – and consumers should start to take full advantage, says Compare the Market.

1 Sep 2021 15:30

Vintage décor on a dime – Gen Z get the retro look for less

Written by Sarah Orr

Young Australians buying antiques on a budget have taken their treasure hunt online this year, as bigger households seek to clear old junk.

31 Aug 2021 13:21

Everyone needs good neighbours, but do we know them?

Written by Sarah Orr

Love thy neighbour? I hardly know her! New research from Compare the Market has revealed that nearly one in five Australians don’t know the people next door, with some going out of their way to avoid them altogether.

26 Aug 2021 09:36

How the other half drive: Sydney’s top motor brands revealed

Written by Sarah Orr

Sales data from Compare the Market that’s lifted the hood on the city’s favourite cars, revealing one brand's dominance on the roads.

29 Jul 2021 09:48

Safer streets could lead to insurance savings in lockdown

Written by Sarah Orr

Reduced levels of crime linked to lockdown may have a positive impact on insurance premiums, according to insurance experts at Compare the Market.

28 Jul 2021 11:53

Pricey purebred? A mongrel mutt could save you money on insurance

Written by Sarah Orr

We reveal the cheapest and most expensive pooches to insure and the popular purebred that tops the list.

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