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Consumers urged to check solar energy storage batteries due to fire risk
NT Consumer Affairs is urging consumers to urgently check if their LG, SolaX or Opal home energy solar systems are affected by dangerous LG solar energy storage batteries which are under recall, and if so to contact the manufacturer, immediately.
How to save money on groceries
With discussion in the community about possible inflation and interest rate rises, many people are looking at ways to save money to balance the family budget. One way to help you budget and save while grocery shopping, is using unit pricing.
Urgent Recall: LG Energy Solution Australia Pty Ltd (formerly LG Chem Ltd) - ESS Home Energy Storage Batteries
A range of ESS Home Energy Storage Batteries have been recalled.
You’ve met someone online, but the facts aren’t adding up?
While there are many success stories of people who’ve met through apps, websites and social media, there are risks involved with some people seeking love who are victimised by online scammers, leaving them heartbroken, with a financial loss. These scams are also known as ‘catfishing’.
Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) price gouging prohibited
The Australian Government has introduced measures under the Biosecurity Act 2015 to prohibit price gouging and impose restrictions on the improper of Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT).
Stay safe these summer holidays
The holidays are upon us and we are all looking forward to getting outside and enjoying warm weather. We need to put the safety of our families as the forefront of our minds during the holidays. The activities we enjoy and the products we purchase have risks that we all need to be aware of.
Safety nightmares uncovered this fright night
Avoid unwanted frights or serious surprises this Halloween by checking that costumes, decorations and novelties are safe and nasty-free.
Stay well this winter season
When the cool winter weather hits, there’s nothing better than getting warm and cosy with products like heaters, electric blankets, hot water bottles or heat packs. Whether your products have been stored during summer or recently purchased, it’s important to identify the safety risks involved when using any heated product. Our ‘well winter’ safety tips are here to you and your family safe and warm this winter season.
Online Scam Disruption
Online scammers target big ticket items - savvy shoppers duped by fake websites
Warning! ATO scam!
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning about a spike in automated scam calls impersonating the ATO. This new batch of scammers are claiming they’ve suspended their target’s tax file number (TFN) following suspected fraudulent activity.