How to prepare your home for Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to cross the Queensland coast later this week, which could impact heavily populated areas in the south-east down to NSW. While some Queenslanders are well-versed in preparing for and weathering a cyclone, for others it could be the first time experiencing a severe weather event like this. It’s even more […]
Scammers are targeting Ticketek accounts. Here’s how to protect your concert tickets
Dozens of Billie Eilish fans have had their tickets stolen from their accounts in what is an increasingly common occurrence when major artists come to Australia. Fans have reported having their online accounts breached and the details on their tickets changed before being sold on. In some cases, fans didn’t realise their tickets were gone […]
How to protect your personal finances in a de facto relationship
Sometimes relationships just don’t work out — but how can you ensure your finances are protected? Yesterday, the ABC brought you Millie’s* story — a woman who was forced to sell her home of nearly 30 years after a family court ruled her ex-de facto partner’s tax debt was a shared liability. Court proceedings revealed […]
Severe storms leave thousands without power. Here’s how to stay safe and comfortable in a blackout
Deadly storms on Australia’s east coast and bushfires in the outback have cut power to thousands of residents this Christmas and Boxing Day. Queenslanders are now facing several days without electricity amid a widespread heatwave, while outages continue to impact on residents up and down the New South Wales coast and across much of Victoria, […]