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Jul
29
2026

Paws for thought: Most expensive dogs to insure revealed

Next time you find yourself asking, ‘how much is that doggy?’ you might want to factor in insurance, with new Compare the Market research revealing a staggering $875 difference between the cheapest and most expensive breeds to insure. The research, looking at ten of Australia’s most popular breeds, found the French Bulldog was the most […]

Jul
24
2026

Victorians most likely to report a car accident in the past year, research finds

One in five Victorians surveyed say they’ve been involved in a car accident over the past year, according to new research from Compare the Market. Drivers in the state were more likely to say they’ve been involved in a car accident over the past year than motorists anywhere else in Australia.* A new nationally representative […]

Jul
21
2026

The simple supermarket swap that could save Aussies more than $3,400 a year

It’s the simple supermarket swap that could stack up to more than $3,400 in annual savings, with new research from Compare the Market revealing the true impact of choosing cheaper alternatives over big brands at the grocery store. Compare the Market analysed 20 everyday household items at two major supermarkets and found a $64.90 – […]

Jul
16
2026

Home insurance quotes surge more than $300 across capital cities

Surging construction costs, labour availability and the frequency of large claim events continue to put pressure on Australian insurance premiums, with new Compare the Market research revealing home and contents quotes jumped more than $300 in the five largest capital cities in the year to June 2026.   The data shows the average indicative quote across […]

Jul
15
2026

Mid-year check-in: 19% of Aussies haven’t started their New Year’s resolutions

Halfway through the year, almost one-in-five (19%) of Australians are yet to start their New Year’s resolutions, according to the latest data from Compare the Market, with rising costs proving a major setback. The consumer comparison experts’ mid-year check in found most Australians (71%) are still on track to achieve their goals by the end […]

Jul
13
2026

Riskiest drivers in Australia revealed by insurers

It turns out age isn’t just a number when it comes to your insurance, with new research from Compare the Market showing drivers in high-risk age groups could pay up to $1,200 more than motorists deemed to be less risky. New road users – 17-year-olds on a P1 provisional licence – had the highest average […]

Jul
10
2026

Australians warned to pack more than sunscreen as natural disaster risks escalate overseas

Compare the Market is urging Australians planning an overseas holiday to consider the growing risk of natural disasters, after a wave of major events have struck popular destinations around the globe. In recent weeks, Europe has been gripped by record-breaking heatwaves, with temperatures soaring above 40°C across several countries, while volcanic activity has disrupted flights […]

Jun
29
2026

EV energy plan comparison reveals potential savings by switching

Electric vehicle drivers could potentially save up to $1,800 a year by taking advantage of an EV energy plan offer according to a new analysis by Compare the Market. With EV sales up 157% year-on-year in April, thousands of people could potentially benefit from new electricity offers for EV owners. Consumers on market-leading deals could […]

Jun
26
2026

Supply charge up 40%? Why your next energy bill could be more expensive

Households could be in for another price shock when electricity retailers adjust their market rates on 1 July, with new daily supply charges driving potential bill rises.  Letters have started arriving in inboxes informing customers of retail offer price changes. Compare the Market has analysed two examples where pricing adjustments varied across bill structures.  For […]

Jun
19
2026

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

A new survey by Compare the Market has found that many Australians have changed the way they use energy at home due to the rising cost of living. The report revealed that almost a third (30%) had made significant changes to their energy habits, while 46% had been affected by rising costs, and 17% said […]

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