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Victorian couple reading high electricity bill

16 Mar 2022 10:50

Shock Victorian electricity increase predicted in new energy price proposal

Written by Phillip Portman

Some Victorians could soon be paying more for electricity, with the VDO tipped to increase from 1 July.

Health changes 2022

11 Mar 2022 11:26

Health insurance changes to be aware of in 2022

Written by William Jolly, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

Compare the Market’s health insurance expert Anthony Fleming shares his top tips to keep your hip pocket healthy this year.

Young driver receiving keys to their first car

1 Mar 2022 15:26

Australia’s most popular ‘first car’ revealed

Written by James McCay

Buying your first car is a coming-of-age milestone. Pinning up the p-plates, filling the glove box with CDs and cassettes and rolling down windows to belt out your favourite song.

Buyers remorse

22 Feb 2022 08:30

Compromising lifestyle to purchase property is buyers’ biggest regret

Written by Sarah Orr

Nearly half of Australians experience buyer’s remorse after purchasing a property, according to new research from Compare the Market.

Sleepless cities

21 Feb 2022 08:30

Sleepiest Australian cities revealed

Written by William Jolly

Nearly 10% of Aussies are getting less than 4 hours of sleep each night, a survey by Compare the Market reveals.

17 Jan 2022 16:06

Safest cars of 2021: Did your car rank #1?

Written by James McCay

Safe cars could be cheaper to insure. We review the safest cars of 2021, according to ANCAP safety testing. Compare car insurance today with Compare the Market.

House with Christmas lights

9 Dec 2021 09:20

Light up your tree without lighting up your electricity bill!

Written by Phillip Portman

What impact do Christmas lights have on electricity bills in Australia? Read on to find out.

29 Nov 2021 16:04

Boxers live five years less on average, study finds

Written by Hannah Norton

We studied the lifespan of elite athletes to determine the life expectancy for professionals in each sport. We also discuss the link between head trauma and increased mortality.

29 Nov 2021 07:28

Queensland’s next smoke alarm deadline is fast approaching – here’s what the changes mean for you

Written by James McCay

The deadline for Queensland landlords to upgrade their smoke alarms is almost here. Learn more about the requirements and the deadline for owner occupiers.

22 Nov 2021 08:26

Increase in number of Australians with health insurance during COVID-19

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Lana Hambilton

There was an increase in the number of people with private health insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data from the ABS.

Fixed or variable

18 Nov 2021 09:17

Nearly one-fifth of home owners unsure if they’re on a fixed or variable interest rate

Written by William Jolly

Despite all the talk of interest rates in recent months, almost one-fifth of homeowners aren’t even aware of what type of interest rate they’re on.

a concept image showing a car with AEB systems

15 Nov 2021 10:58

Autonomous Emergency Braking now mandatory in new vehicles from 2023

Written by James McCay

From 2023, new car models for sale in Australia must come fitted with Autonomous Emergency Braking systems. We discuss the potential impact to car insurance.