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  • Residential rat race

    Tensions are rising in residential streets as drivers known as 'rat runners' move in, turning quiet suburban streets into busy thoroughfares.

    January 24, 6:18 pm
  • Renters trashing homes

    While the number of Australians on the public housing waiting list continues to grow, some tenants renting privately are abusing the privilege.

    January 24, 6:18 pm
  • Transport use changing

    A new transport study, conducted over 35 years, has revealed a surprising difference in the way citizens of different capital cities get around.

    January 22, 6:18 pm
  • Gumtree con artists

    You might think you've found a bargain second hand car, but chances are you could have just fallen into the trap of a scammer.

    January 18, 6:18 pm
  • Something's fishy in imports

    Foreign fish imports are causing concerns with the national food regulator warning that a lot of the seafood is being treated with carbon monoxide.

    January 17, 6:18 pm
  • Woolies bus stop shop

    Supermarket giant Woolworths has introduced 'bus shopping' which means you can order your groceries at a 'virtual store' while waiting for a ride.

    January 15, 6:18 pm
  • Most wanted tradie

    A tradesman is on the run from police as they investigate dozens of complains from customers allegedly duped for tens of thousands of dollars.

    January 14, 6:18 pm
  • New sunscreen protection rules

    With more summer scorchers on the way, you'd be crazy to go into the sun without protection and over the past decade there have been major developments in sunscreen technology.

    January 12, 6:18 pm
  • Kids still being left in cars

    The rescue of a baby locked in a car in Sydney's Bondi Junction this afternoon has led to new warnings about leaving children in vehicles.

    January 11, 6:18 pm
  • Are we spending less?

    New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show interest rate cuts aren't having the desired effect as we continue to spend less in stores.

    January 10, 6:18 pm
  • Housing price report

    The Australian property market has been through its second consecutive year of falling prices, but Sydney's properties have defied the trend.

    January 7, 6:18 pm
  • Bad tenants refuse to budge

    The investment of choice for many mum and dad investors is a rental property and without them Australia would have a major accommodation crisis.

    January 4, 6:18 pm
  • Blood spilt in hedge fight

    We know from past experiences that disputes between neighbours can get out of control, but we've never seen anything quite like this hedge fight.

    January 2, 6:18 pm
  • The eye creams have it

    Women go to a great deal of trouble and expense to keep their eyes looking good, so which eye creams do the best job of maintaining a youthful look?

    January 2, 6:18 pm
  • P-plate drivers caught out

    There is plenty of proof that drink drivers aren't the only bloody idiots on our road, as some of the biggest are actually P-platers.

    January 1, 6:18 pm
  • Costco to enter the fuel war?

    There's speculation the petrol price war could kick up a gear with Costco's expansion plans reportedly hinging on its ability to offer cheap fuel.

    December 31, 6:18 pm
  • Skyfall selling real estate

    A waterfront mansion for sale on the Gold Coast is getting plenty of attention with a James Bond inspired video that has gone viral.

    December 28, 6:18 pm
  • Cartoon character ban

    Many of us grew up with the Paddlepop Lion as well as Coco the monkey and Sam Toucan advertising sugary cereals, but that may be about to change.

    December 27, 6:18 pm
  • Breast implant nightmare

    A former swimwear model has become a virtual recluse because of shocking health complications associated with her breast implants.

    December 27, 6:18 pm
  • Dick Smith vs Masterfoods

    A man who's known for getting fired up is digging in for yet another fight against an overseas corporate giant that's bought up an Aussie business.

    December 26, 6:18 pm

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