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28 Oct 2026 01:00

Inflation versus celebration: The cost of watching this year’s AFL and NRL grand finals

Written by Tiana Lee-Collins, reviewed by Chris Ford

New research reveals how much Australians estimated they spent watching the AFL and NRL grand finals, including food and drinks.

American Staffordshire Bull Terrier 8th most loved dog by Aussies

27 Oct 2026 11:37

Australians are still over the moon for Luna as top dog names for 2026 revealed

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by Chris Ford

Australian dog owners continue to swoon for Luna, with the celestial-inspired name eclipsing all others on Compare the Market’s list of Australia’s most popular dog names for the fourth year running.The annual ranking, based on thousands of pet insurance quotes,...

David Koch gestures while holding the Compare the Market 2025 Household Budget Barometer report

21 Oct 2026 14:52

Kochie: Inflation data will be decisive for the next RBA rates decision

Written by Sarah Orr

The Reserve Bank’s next cash rate decision remains finely balanced, with upcoming inflation data likely to be decisive, according to Compare the Market’s Economic Director, David “Kochie” Koch. Shock employment data showing a higher-than-expected rise in the number of jobless Australians...

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14 Oct 2026 10:24

One in five Aussies say groceries are their most worrying bill as households rethink how they shop

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

20% of Aussies say groceries are the household expense they worry about most, according to new findings from Compare the Market's upcoming 2026 Household Budget Barometer.

13 Oct 2026 09:48

Australia’s best and worst states for contraception access and affordability revealed

Written by Tiana Lee-Collins, reviewed by Steven Spicer

New analysis from Compare the Market reveals Australia’s best and worst states for contraception access and affordability.

7 Oct 2026 11:23

Electricity bill shock: Nearly seven in 10 Australians report higher power prices, but most aren’t taking action

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Many aren’t shopping around for a better deal and could be paying more than they need to for their electricity.  

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30 Sep 2026 10:06

Spill the (coffee) beans: The staggering amount Aussies spend on takeaway cuppas revealed

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Sarah Orr

Australians take their takeaway coffee seriously and many of us are happy to pay top dollar for the perfect brew.

RBA house prices

29 Sep 2026 14:46

‘Yet another gut punch’: Mortgage holders slugged an extra $5,568 a year

Written by Sarah Orr, reviewed by David Koch

Average mortgage payers with a loan around $731,000 will spend roughly $5,568 more over the course of a year, now that rates are a full 1% higher than they were at the start of 2026.Average monthly repayments are now sitting...

22 Sep 2026 10:01

Kochie calls on RBA governor to name and shame inflation drivers in frank open letter

Written by Phillip Portman

Economists and financial markets increasingly tipping a rate rise on 29 September.

David Koch, Compare the Market's Economic Director

22 Sep 2026 08:27

David Koch: An open letter to the Governor of the Reserve Bank

Written by David Koch

The RBA is expected to deliver another decision on interest rates on 29 September.

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2 Sep 2026 09:51

Sweet showbag twist: The popular bags that are cheaper than supermarket shelves

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Chris Ford

Despite the myth, showbags may not be as expensive as first thought.

family saving money

25 Aug 2026 10:53

Tax time relief: Refunds set to bolster household budgets as Aussies battle rising cost-of-living

Written by Phillip Portman, reviewed by Sarah Orr

Many Aussies are set to stash, not splash, their tax return.