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What not to feed your pets.

8 Oct 2020 14:57

Research indicates common human foods could be lethal for pets

Written by Hannah Norton

Research shows that many common human foods could be lethal for our furry friends.

a woman managing her finances at home using a laptop holding head in hands

9 Sep 2020 13:25

A pink recession: COVID-19’s impact on women’s finances

Written by James McCay

Average scores for women are lower than men’s on the Financial Consciousness Index. With women already facing a pink recession, COVID-19 is making things worse.

1 Feb 2020 09:28

Deadly driver distractions: 78% of drivers admit to multi-tasking behind the wheel – with eating and drinking the most common disruption

Written by Hannah Twiggs

In a survey commissioned by us, we found that over three-quarters (78 per cent) of motorists admitted to multi-tasking behind the wheel.

3 Jan 2020 08:29

Nearly 1 in 2 employees put organisations at risk of cyber attacks – medium-sized businesses worst offenders

Written by Hannah Twiggs

Cyber attacks are rapidly increasing among Australian organisations, with cybercrime costing our economy more than $1 billion annually.

20 Aug 2019 15:58

Need a spinal disc replacement? You no longer need Gold-tier cover.

Written by Michael Tabet

Discover why you no longer need Gold tier health insurance to cover spinal disc replacement, how many Aussies are affected and how much more affordable it is to get lower-level cover.

Close up of woman in red socks resting her feet on heater

29 Jul 2019 08:01

The added cost of electricity usage in winter vs summer

Written by Claire Rosenberg

Why are Aussies spending hundreds more dollars on electricity usage in winter vs summer? Read on to learn about the five ways Aussies add to their energy bills in winter time.

a smiling baby lying down

7 May 2019 14:06

Caesarean sections on the rise – especially for those with private health

Written by James McCay

Across the country, the rate of women giving birth by caesarean section, or C-section, has risen to 33% of births, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s (AIHW) 2018 report.

car parked off side of the road along coastline

12 Mar 2019 07:00

What are your responsibilities during a car recall?

Written by James McCay

2018 saw a lot of car recalls across multiple brands in Australia, as well as the nation’s largest-ever recall on the faulty Takata airbags.[1] 2.9 million faulty airbags needed replacing in Australia[2] and while some manufacturers had voluntarily begun recalls...

close up of dentist performing examination on female patient

7 Mar 2019 12:52

How do public dental waiting lists compare nationwide?

Written by James McCay

Public waiting list times for dental care in Victoria have grown over recent years, leaving people in limbo while they wait for treatment. In August 2018, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) reported that Victorians were waiting an average of 19.7...