The annual list of Australia’s best value cars - across key price ranges and category types was unveiled by WHEELS magazine this week. Wheels Magazine Editor Alex Inwood spoke to us on the Daily Drive show and said “cars are a big investment so it’s important to understand the real costs involved in owning a car.” Wheels tested more than 2,500 cars with one car named the winner in eac... read more>

The Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull has been rubbishing “Blackout Bill” Shorten as he travels the eastern states promoting the Government’s response to rising electricity bills. In Queensland, LNP Leader Tim Nicholls launched a broadside at Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk claiming “Queensland electricity prices are at record highs and families and businesses are hurting because of one rea... read more>

Prior to Sussan Ley resigning as Federal Health Minister last January, one of her best decisions in the role was to announce the formation of the Private Health Ministerial Advisory Committee. The committee was to look at “regulatory issues that are adding to the cost of premiums and discouraging innovation”, but many claimed the committee was loaded down with lobby groups. Fast-forw... read more>

Last week marked a rare victory for bank customers with Australia’s big four banks declaring they will no longer charge fees for ATM withdrawals. About time – you say? We hear you. According to the RBA, Aussies made 250 million ATM withdrawals from banks other than their own last year. It’s estimated that the big four’s decision will result in a saving for customers of around $100 ... read more>

A trip to hospital in an ambulance can easily cost around $1000 depending on how far away you are from the nearest hospital.   But what it could cost you all depends on which state you’re in and which health cover you have. Some health funds include ambulance cover and some states cover it with a subscription so it’s important that you don’t assume you’re covered. Here’s our guide on w... read more>