CHOICE Verdict Don’t bother buying these products to save you money by speeding up your drying times and using less energy. Quite simply, they don’t work. Dryer balls also claim to make clothes softer ...

Need to know Portable units are more convenient and cheaper than permanent split systems, but they’re also noisier, less effective and less efficient The noise results we share are based on the ...

Need to know Many retirement village residents are unpleasantly surprised by the high costs of leaving the village In many cases, large sums are deducted from the 'ingoing loan' residents pay to enter ...

Need to know CHOICE compared product prices and fees for supermarket items on popular third-party delivery apps In addition to delivery charges, we found you’ll likely pay around 11% more on average ...

Longevity and durability of ceramic cookware While ceramic cookware is a relatively recent development in kitchen equipment, the nature of ceramic surfaces suggests they are naturally brittle and ...

We analysed the nutrition information of 23 flake breakfast cereals and found that many come with plenty of added sugars and salt for flavour.

A car smartphone holder is a handy piece of kit, but not all are created equal. Do you want a suction cup or vent mount? Should you go with a magnetic grip or the traditional vice/cradle? And does ...

Need to know Super is designed to provide you with income in retirement As of 2023, more than 17 million Australians had super accounts Super is often the second biggest asset you will own, after a ...

CHOICE tip: Go Insurance is the only brand in the CHOICE travel insurance comparison that provides some cover for claims resulting from war. Its policies cover medical expenses and repatriation for ...

CHOICE ‘falls in love’ online Both the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), which runs the National Anti-Scams Centre, are keen to highlight ...

Need to know Our expert testers rated 31 dishwashing liquids to find out which ones give the best clean, and which will make washing the dishes even more of a slog You don’t have to spend a fortune to ...

Chantelle Dart tests appliances in the CHOICE kitchen lab, from ovens, cooktops and air fryers, to espresso machines, blenders, food processors, microwaves, frypans and more. Chantelle conducts ...