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The VHH is a way for Victoria to future-proof its citizens against heart disease for the next five decades.

Started a new year health kick? Beware the ‘subscription trap’

Gyms, streaming services and meal-kit providers are being targeted by proposed new laws that will crack down on unfair business practices.

  • Millie Muroi

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Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas says the state’s economy remains strong despite its rapidly growing debt.

State’s financial watchdog slams ‘reactive’ budget with no long-term plan

The auditor-general has warned that prolonged operating losses and cash deficits are not financially sustainable following a review of the state’s reports for the past financial year.

  • Kieran Rooney and Annika Smethurst
The collapsed roof of the Kew Recreation Centre in inner-eastern Melbourne’s Kew in 2022. The local council has not yet confirmed a budget to complete the project delayed by 20 months.

‘Flipping mad’: Charges laid over Kew Recreation Centre roof collapse

WorkSafe Victoria is pursuing two construction companies in court following a lengthy investigation into the collapse, as locals demand answers from council on project delays.

  • Brittany Busch
A generic image of an apartment for rent.

Almost $450,000 of fines handed out for dodgy rentals since March

The Victorian government has revealed the details of rental reform promised last September, including a dispute resolution service.

  • Rachel Eddie
QBE allegedly mislead customers.

Scam nation: What’s going on with our most trusted companies?

The disturbingly regular notifications from regulators that businesses and brands Australians trust have allegedly misled them is more sinister than the digital scammers we face every day.

  • Elizabeth Knight
Anthony Grant is facing more than a dozen drug-related charges but was granted bail on Monday due to fears for his safety in prison.

Magistrate who mimicked interpreter’s accent to have sensitivity counselling

A watchdog has ruled a Victorian magistrate portrayed a culturally insensitive stereotype and his conduct lacked professionalism and respect.

  • Melissa Cunningham
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Blossom Au Pairs has been flagged by Consumer Protection WA.

WA childcare service accused of taking tens of thousands from parents

Consumer Protection is warning WA families to steer clear after at least 37 disgruntled customers claim to have lost more than $37,000 between them.

  • Michael Genovese
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Real estate agency charged after auction sale smashes price guide

The townhouse in Melbourne’s north-east was initially listed for $900,000 to $950,000, then raised to $1 to $1.1million. It sold for more than $1.5 million.

  • Alex Crowe
The ACCC supports moves to changing the law to make business non-compliance with consumer guarantee obligations illegal.

Calls to make ‘no refund’ claims illegal as retailers snub consumer law

Consumer advocates say some businesses will continue to evade their responsibilities to repair, replace or refund faulty goods without reform of consumer law.

  • John Collett
Independent MP Helen Haines.

New federal corruption watchdog focuses on complaints to chase in 2024

Almost 90 per cent of reports to the National Anti-Corruption Commission are dismissed as irrelevant – but have recent whistleblower prosecutions deterred those who know about serious wrongdoing?

  • Olivia Ireland

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