Episodios

  • Shopping tricks retailers use to trap you

    Shopping tricks retailers use to trap you
    Mar 22 2026
    Retailers and online platforms employ psychological tactics like anchor pricing, charm pricing, fake scarcity alerts, and strategic product placement to encourage impulse purchases and quick buying decisions. Marketing expert Dee Madigan reveals common tricks including 'was/now' pricing displays, subscription traps, and one-click purchasing systems designed to bypass rational thinking. Protective strategies include deleting saved payment details, unsubscribing from marketing emails, and implementing a 24-hour waiting period before completing purchases over $50.

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  • Port Adelaide dominates as taunting fine sparks debate

    Port Adelaide dominates as taunting fine sparks debate
    Mar 22 2026
    Port Adelaide secured a dominant victory over Fremantle, powered by Jason Horne Francis's first-quarter hat-trick, with the team leading six goals to one early in the match. Patrick Cripps received a $1,500 fine for a crybaby taunting gesture, with AFL officials and Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir acknowledging the conduct crossed the line. The incident has drawn comparisons to the NFL's taunting clause, which carries $10,000 fines.

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  • Small businesses plead for government intervention

    Small businesses plead for government intervention
    Mar 22 2026
    Australian small businesses are facing a critical survival crisis, with hundreds forced to close in New South Wales alone over the past 60 days. Industry leaders are demanding immediate federal and state government intervention and clear direction to help businesses navigate post-pandemic challenges, including high interest rates, rising fuel costs, and complex fair work arrangements. The Small Business Association Australia warns that 2.7 million small businesses across every postcode and industry need urgent support to plan for their future and survive current economic pressures.

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    3 m
  • PM faces fuel crisis as security targets missed

    PM faces fuel crisis as security targets missed
    Mar 22 2026
    Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is scheduled to meet with the International Energy Agency following warnings about fuel demand, amid concerns over Australia's failure to meet fuel security requirements since 2012. Energy expert John Blackburn criticises government communication regarding fuel supply issues, including delayed tanker shipments and stockpiling failures. The discussion highlights growing concerns about Australia's preparedness for global fuel supply disruptions and the impact of international conflicts on energy infrastructure.

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    3 m
  • Trump's 24-hour ultimatum to Iran over Strait of Hormuz

    Trump's 24-hour ultimatum to Iran over Strait of Hormuz
    Mar 22 2026
    Donald Trump has issued a 24-hour deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to obliterate their power plants if they refuse to cooperate. Iran has responded by threatening to target all US energy, information technology and desalination infrastructure. Middle East analyst Dr Roger Shanahan discusses Iran's capacity to withstand prolonged conflict, noting their experience from the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war and their ability to continue firing drones for months, making the region economically and politically uncertain.

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    2 m
  • Fuel crisis sparks heated political debate

    Fuel crisis sparks heated political debate
    Mar 22 2026
    Energy Minister Chris Bowen and Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce clash over Australia's fuel crisis response and supply measurements. The government reports 30-38 days of fuel stocks while acknowledging distribution problems affecting regional communities and metropolitan areas, with Ampol prioritising deliveries to regional locations. Debate centres on whether fuel reserves include supplies on ships approaching Australia versus only stocks on land, as recommended by the International Energy Agency.

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    6 m
  • Labor Premier warns of One Nation surge

    Labor Premier warns of One Nation surge
    Mar 22 2026
    South Australia's re-elected Premier Peter Malinauskas advises federal and state Labor leaders to actively counter One Nation's rising support by emphasising immigration's economic benefits and celebrating patriotism. The landslide Labor election victory saw One Nation consume approximately half the Liberal vote, potentially securing one to four lower house seats compared to Labor's projected 35 seats. Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek and One Nation MP discuss the electoral implications, with debate centring on whether the result represents a seismic shift in Australian politics.

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    5 m
  • Save $300 yearly with simple energy plan switch

    Save $300 yearly with simple energy plan switch
    Mar 22 2026
    Energy regulators are implementing electricity price cuts from July, with wholesale energy discounts of approximately 10% expected across the country. Consumers can potentially save over $300 annually by comparing energy plans through the government's Energy Made Easy website and switching providers, with experts recommending price comparisons every 18 months to maximise savings.

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