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James McCay

James is a devoted husband, father, and history buff. He studied Creative and Professional Writing at QUT, and is often buried in a book. He writes on a variety of topics, hoping to make a positive difference for readers through his writing.

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Stories by James McCay

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11 Sep 2026 07:51

Vaping Reduction Index 2026

Written by James McCay

Which countries are best positioned to reduce vaping? Compare the Market dove into the data to find out.

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10 Sep 2026 12:09

Financially Stressed Countries 2026

Written by James McCay

How financially stressed is Australia, and how does 'the Lucky Country' compare to other nations across the globe? Compare the Market analyses the numbers and ranks 32 countries for financial stress levels.

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8 Sep 2026 09:17

The Strictest Nations for Driving Fines

Written by James McCay

Using data from around the world, we compare driving fines for offences like speeding and red light running to reveal the strictest countries globally.

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21 Aug 2026 12:00

Most dog-friendly travel destinations

Written by James McCay

Where in Australia has the most dog-friendly destinations to travel with your pets?

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6 Aug 2026 11:14

The biggest crime hotspots in Australia

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

New analysis from Compare the Market finds the biggest crime hotspots in Australia, based on rankings by local residents.

21 Jul 2026 10:00

World’s Most Dangerous Cities 2026

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market has compiled crime index data for 411 cities, exploring the most dangerous and safest, as well as the biggest changes in crime index scores over the past seven years.

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19 Jun 2026 09:54

Cost of living forcing over 70% of Australians to change the way they use energy

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Meredith O'Brien

A new survey by Compare the Market finds over 70% of Australians have had to make changes to their energy use due to the rising cost of living. See the top methods here.

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4 Jun 2026 13:05

Changing Energy Habits Survey

Written by James McCay

A new compare the Market survey explores how the cost of living is changing the way people use energy at home.

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15 May 2026 13:56

EV-friendly countries 2026

Written by James McCay

In this index, we explore which countries are leading the shift towards electric vehicles and making EV driving easiest, cheapest, and most accessible.

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8 May 2026 14:25

Work From Home Energy Report

Written by James McCay

With more people in hybrid and remote roles than ever before, how much does working from home affect your energy bills? Our report has all the details.

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5 May 2026 13:52

EV Cost Stability Index

Written by James McCay

How much could you save by switching to an electric vehicle? Our EV index ranks US and Australian states on the cost of charging compared to traditional fuel.

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27 Apr 2026 11:47

Men’s mental health report 2026

Written by James McCay

We surveyed men around the world to find out how many suffer from poor mental health, as well as how they deal with its negative effects day to day.

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