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Global index ranks Australia among the best countries for holiday homes

James McCay — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:16:44 +0000

Australia has been named the second-best country in the world for a holiday home destination, according to new research from the home loan experts at Compare the Market. The Land Down Under outperformed more than 40 countries Compare the Market’s index, which analysed 50 global destinations based on affordability, climate, and lifestyle amenities to determine […]

Study finds Australia leads global vaping crackdown

James McCay — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:05:17 +0000

New research from Compare the Market has revealed that Australia is leading the global fight against vaping. Australia scored 7.50 out of 10, finishing ahead of India, Vietnam and Portugal (equal second), Bangladesh, Argentina and Mexico. Australia had the highest quitting interest with 27.75 searches per 100,000 of the population. Australia scored well for its […]

Australia’s priciest pastime costs over $1,900 a year

Tiana Lee-Collins — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:50:24 +0000

A new analysis by Compare the Market shows that Australians may be spending far more on their hobbies than they realise, echoing Allianz research showing nearly half of young Australians don’t know how much they spend on their hobbies.1 To dig deeper, an analysis of the initial, ongoing and upskilling expenses of 25 hobbies identified […]

Battery evolution provides comfort as fuel prices soar

James McCay — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:53:00 +0000

As fuel prices soar, new Compare the Market analysis seeks to address one of the key concerns holding people back from getting an EV: driving range. Fifteen years ago, there were only a handful of small EVs available, with an average battery size of 18.10kWh and driving range average of 110.16km (68.45 miles). In 2026, […]

EV insurance prices up 10% in 12 months, but Aussies could save with one simple move

Henry Man — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:00:07 +0000

More than 54%* of Australians are considering a switch to an electric or hybrid car amid rising fuel costs, but Compare the Market is urging motorists to avoid being stung with higher insurance premiums by taking time to shop around. Almost 7% of drivers polled said expensive fuel had prompted them to consider an EV […]

Eggs, choc and pet shock: The Easter hazards hiding in plain sight that could end in an emergency vet visit

Phillip Portman — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:54:27 +0000

Easter is prime time for cheeky paws and sneaky snouts, and Compare the Market is urging Aussies to keep a close eye on their pets around sweet treats or risk an emergency vet visit. A moment of mischief with a hot cross bun, a chocolate bunny or even a party charcuterie board could turn your […]

Wasted subscriptions costing 50% of Australians potentially hundreds per year

Henry Man — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:00:16 +0000

Around 50% of Australians admit to paying for unused subscriptions, with Compare the Market data revealing consumers could be wasting more than $1,700 annually on streaming services and the gym. The nationally representative survey found, of the Australians who were unnecessarily paying for subscriptions, almost six-in-10 pointed their Netflix video streaming subscription. This equates to […]

Anything but sweet: Australians brace for pricier Easter chocolate in 2026

Phillip Portman — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:40:47 +0000

Australians hunting for Easter treats this year might find the only thing cracking is their budget, with new Compare the Market research showing popular chocolates and snacks are up around 12% on average since last year. The findings come as a new Compare the Market survey revealed the average Aussie will fork out $254.48 on […]

Turn back time: Kochie’s ultimate hack to delay higher health insurance premiums

Phillip Portman — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:00:14 +0000

Compare the Market’s Economic Director David Koch is encouraging the millions of Australians with private health insurance to weigh up their options before proposed price changes on 1 April, saying a little-known hack could help them save big and turn back the clock on premiums. By paying your premium 12 months in advance before the […]

Kochie reacts as energy regulator forecasts electricity price drops across Australia

Phillip Portman — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:48:22 +0000

Energy regulators have today projected that electricity prices could decrease by as much as 10.1% from 1 July for some Australians on default offers. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) released a draft decision for the Default Market Offer, projecting price decreases across South East Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia from 1 July. Similarly, […]

‘Double the pain’: Kochie’s reaction as homeowners face rate hike and expensive fuel

Phillip Portman — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:31:47 +0000

Homeowners have been hit with a double whammy today, with the RBA increasing rates just as Aussies are copping higher prices at the petrol pump – and Compare the Market’s Economic Director David Koch warns the painful combination could be “over-kill”, threatening to push Aussies to the brink of a recession. For someone with an […]

RBA rate rise March 2026: The banks passing on the 25 basis point increase

Phillip Portman — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:31:39 +0000

On Tuesday 17 March 2026, the Reserve Bank of Australia announced it would be lifting the cash rate by 0.25% to 4.10%. For someone with an average loan of $736,000 today’s 0.25% rate increase could add $116 to monthly repayments –that’s $1,392 more a year. Impact of a potential rate rise on Australian mortgage repayments […]

‘If’ not a question, only ‘when’ – Kochie’s dire interest rate forecast

Phillip Portman — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 02:00:16 +0000

Another rate hike is all but certain this year, with global tensions layering on top of Australia’s already “baked in” inflation crisis, according to Compare the Market’s Economic Director David Koch. Pressure is mounting on the Reserve Bank to take quick action to quash inflation, as expensive fuel and supply shortages threaten to escalate prices […]

81% of Aussies have seen electricity bills soar, as regulator predicts price changes across Victoria

Phillip Portman — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:26:25 +0000

The Essential Services Commission (ESC) has today projected that electricity prices could fall by much as 3% from 1 July for some Australians on default offers in Victoria. It comes as new Compare the Market research shows that 81.1% of Aussies surveyed have noticed increases in their electricity bills over the past year.* Compare the […]

‘Prepare for a shock’: Kochie’s prediction ahead of major electricity pricing announcement

Phillip Portman — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:49:30 +0000

Compare the Market has warned households to brace for more electricity price pressure this year, despite easing wholesale volatility, with a mix of factors squeezing the market from all sides. Australians will get a steer on where their bills could be headed when the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) and the Essential Services Commission (ESC) in […]