This week Australia received its first tsunami warning in 11 years.1 For many coastal homeowners, it’s the first time they’ve had to think about whether their home is adequately insured for such an inundation. According to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), there have been over 50 recorded incidents of tsunamis affecting the Australian coastline since […]
Queensland is the top domestic travel destination for Australians in 2022, according to a new survey by Compare the Market, revealing a pent-up desire to cross borders following another difficult year of lockdowns. The survey of 1,000 Australians revealed the vast majority intend to travel interstate this year with 40% planning their first holiday at […]
New research by Compare the Market has uncovered links between sport and life expectancy, with boxers living nearly five years less on average Head trauma could be linked to elite athlete boxer deaths in about 1 in 5 of cases Athletes from every other discipline considered saw an extended life span, with tennis players enjoying […]
Over a third of buyers who purchased properties over past five years borrowed more money than they planned to, according to new figures from Compare the Market, shedding light on the sentiment behind Australia’s raging property market. The home loan comparator surveyed 510 people who had purchased a property between 2017 and 2021 to measure […]
If you’re behind a wheel in Sydney, there’s a good chance it’s a Toyota – unless you’re really posh – according to sales data from Compare the Market that’s lifted the hood on the city’s favourite cars. The figures confirm one brand’s dominance on the roads does not extend to Sydney’s most exclusive suburbs, where […]
Australian motorists could save hundreds of dollars on car insurance premiums if they drive less than they used to because of the pandemic or general lifestyle changes. Adjusting the annual mileage on a car insurance policy can have a significant impact on costs, with premiums varying by as much as $454 a year, based on […]
Driver distraction results in up to one in 10 fatalities and at least 14 per cent of all car crashes[1]. Among accidents caused by diverted attention, 36 per cent occur due to distractions within the vehicle.[2] Despite this, concerning new research has found that 3 in 4 Aussie motorists are still multi-tasking behind the wheel. […]
Cyber attacks are rapidly increasing among Australian organisations,[1] with cybercrime costing our economy more than $1 billion annually.[2] On top of this, small businesses account for 43 per cent of all cybercrime targets.[3] Now, new research reveals that the online activities of nearly half of Australian employees have put the organisations they work for at […]
This winter has been an especially chilly time for Aussies, causing us to crank our heaters up and insulate the household. With many trying to stay warm, our increased energy usage may see electricity bill prices increase by $117.70 to $298.261 in winter vs summer. We surveyed 1,000 Australians across the country to understand general […]
Being independent, free and fabulous seems to come with a price tag as more and more singletons cop the hefty cost of being on their own. With almost one in four Australians living in a single person household1, the financial strains and pressures of living without a partner becomes an expensive and all too common […]
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