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Jan
26
2026

Nicole Rich: What Renters and Donors Need to Know After a Disaster

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Law, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

After bushfires and other disasters, everyday rules around renting, repairs and donations can quickly become unclear. Nicole Rich outlines renter ...

Jan
17
2026

Dr Angelique McInnes: Managing Holiday Debt When the Bills Arrive

Finance, Self-Help

For many people, financial stress peaks after the festive season rather than during it. Dr Angelique McInnes explains how holiday ...

Dec
14
2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Should Families Chip In for Christmas Lunch?

Finance, Kids & Family, Society & Culture

Christmas lunch comes with tradition, emotion and, often, a hefty price tag, raising questions about fairness, obligation and money within ...

Nov
26
2025

Nicole Rich: Property Underquoting

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Investing, Law

Underquoting has become a flashpoint for frustrated buyers and confused sellers, especially as some properties continue to sell far above ...

Nov
23
2025

Sally Nicholes and Jade Blakkarly: Law Talk — How Family Violence Pushes People into Poverty

Finance, Kids & Family, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

Family violence doesn’t end at the front door; it can trap people in cycles of poverty, insecurity and isolation. Managing ...

Oct
23
2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne — What Happened to Brunch?

Business, Consumer Affairs, Diet and Nutrition, Finance, Popular Culture, Shopping, Society & Culture

Melbourne’s once-sacred weekend ritual of brunch is quietly disappearing, but why? Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks how the cost of ...

Oct
12
2025

Associate Professor Duncan Maxwell: Beyond the 5% House Deposit — Building Our Way Out of the Crisis

Business, Consumer Affairs, Finance, Government & Organisations, Investing, Politics

The government’s expanded first-home buyer scheme promises easier entry to the market with just a five per cent deposit. But ...

Oct
4
2025

Associate Professor Michael Walsh: The Great Spotify Backlash

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Music, Popular Culture

Spotify has changed the way the world listens to music, but artists, fans and even tech critics are starting to ...

Sep
22
2025

Dr Brad Elphinstone: How Much Money Do We Need to Be Happy?

Finance, Mental Health, Psychology

Is there a “magic number” for happiness or does money stop mattering after the basics are covered? Psychologist Dr Brad ...

Sep
19
2025

Vibhu Arya: Ditching Card Fees for Good

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Shopping

Every year, Australians hand over more than $1.2 billion in card surcharges, but it doesn’t have to be that way. ...