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Apr
05
2023

Are showbags really a royal rip-off? New research busts myths about Easter Show tradition

The Sydney Royal Easter Show will soon be rolling into town for another year and while New South Wales families have been hit with rising costs across the board, they could be pleasantly surprised in the Showbag Pavilion in 2023. New research from Compare the Market has busted the common myth that showbags are a […]

Apr
04
2023

Rate reprieve music to many borrowers’ ears

Homeowners around the country are thanking their lucky stars that the RBA has put a pause on the rate rises. At today’s April board meeting, RBA Governor Phillip Lowe confirmed there would be no cash rate increases this month. While the rate reprieve is music to many borrowers’ ears, the RBA didn’t rule out the […]

Apr
04
2023

Searches to switch home loans almost triple within the last year

Australia has seen a dramatic surge in people searching for better home loan deals, according to new research from Compare the Market. The number of Google searches for home loan offers has skyrocketed by 190% in just 12 months. According to the research which looked at 124 search terms for refinancing, there was an average […]

Apr
03
2023

Easter pet warning: The common treats that could turn your holiday into a dog’s dinner

As veterinary clinics gear up for one of their busiest times of the year, Compare the Market is warning Aussie pet owners to be extra vigilant with what they feed their pets this Easter. While many families look forward to chocolate bunnies, Easter egg hunts and a tasty hot cross bun (or two), these treats […]

Mar
30
2023

Nearly 1 in 5 Aussies won’t have kids because it’s too expensive

The Australian domestic dream has forever been depicted as a couple with two kids and a white picket fence, but not anymore. A Compare the Market survey revealed 16% of Aussies wouldn’t have kids or would delay having them due to the cost-of-living crisis.* The generation that was most likely not to have or delay […]

Mar
28
2023

Motorists warned to expect an Easter fuel price spike

Motorists across Australia are being warned of a petrol price sting over the Easter long weekend, with average prices exceeding $2 per litre in many parts of the country and more pain expected in the coming weeks. While the national average price for Unleaded 91 is currently $1.81 a litre, motorists in Greater Sydney are […]

Mar
27
2023

Australia’s home break-in capital revealed as an alarming number of households don’t have security in place

While thousands of households experience a burglary each year, new research from Compare the Market shows that Queensland is the break-in capital of Australia. A new survey from the comparison website found that 8.9% of households in the Sunshine State have reported a home break-in over the past 12 months, up from the national average […]

Mar
27
2023

Gen Z most likely to be scammed by online marketplaces – what to do if you fall victim to one

The internet has made it easier to buy and sell items online, but new research by Compare the Market reveals that a staggering number of Aussies are falling victim to scams on online marketplaces like Facebook, Gumtree and eBay. The comparison website found that around one in 10 online shoppers in Australia have been scammed […]

Mar
27
2023

Australia’s car theft hotspot revealed, as one in 10 Aussies reveal their car has been stolen

As Queensland grapples with a youth crime crisis, the sunshine state has also been crowned the car theft capital of Australia. A new survey from Compare the Market found that while around one in 10 Australians (9.6%) have had their vehicle stolen, Queensland is the state where you’re most likely to have your wheels robbed.* […]

Mar
20
2023

Who’s telling the tooth? New survey reveals the state most likely to neglect oral hygiene

Root canals, tooth decay, fillings, plaque and dentures: These words are enough to make your skin crawl, but alarmingly, new research from Compare the Market reveals that a staggering number of Australians haven’t been to the dentist in more than a year. Monday 20 March is World Oral Health Day and new findings from the […]

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