One in five Aussies surveyed have abandoned the heater altogether and are opting to snuggle in a blanket instead.

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

The RBA will soon decide whether to hold or hike rates in August.

The new research found the French Bulldog was the most expensive to cover of 10 popular dog breeds.

The findings also revealed how Australians dealt with the financial aftermath of a crash.

Now in its second year, the trawl also uncovered a number of mark ups on individual products.

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.  

Compare the Market’s Economic Director David Koch said increased living costs had made some resolutions harder to achieve.

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.

The warning comes as Australians continue to travel overseas in huge numbers.

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.

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...