These are the products and businesses that let us down in 2025, scoring themselves a gong in the 20th Annual Shonky Awards.

From obscure brands to mismatched components to dodgy doorknockers, here are the warning signs you shouldn't ignore.

Between 2019 and 2024, CommBank charged around 2.2 million customers $270 million in fees that should never have been charged ...

You place your stick vacuum back in the dock once you're done cleaning and it will empty the debris into a larger dust bag or ...

In September this year, the Fair Call Coalition – an alliance of 20 consumer organisations – called on ACMA to scrap the ...

Our expert tips for getting blood and grease stains out of clothes, using a garment steamer to freshen up clothes, and ...

On top of a multitude of safety issues, the Handy Heater Turbo 800 doesn’t produce anywhere near as much heat as its advertising suggests.

When the cold really hits in winter, you need to find a middle ground between having a home that's cosy and a resulting energy bill that won't send you broke. This guide will help you heat your home ...

Consumer group CHOICE has tested 20 popular SPF 50 or 50+ sunscreens and found 16 of 20 products didn't meet their SPF claims. Sunscreens were chosen from a range of brands, retailers, and price ...

The funeral industry, as revealed in Part 2 of our funerals investigation, charges mourners inflated prices for its goods and services. In doing so, it creates demand for yet another funeral product ...

Checked for accuracy by our qualified verifiers and subject experts. Find out more about fact-checking at CHOICE. We've tested more than 40 personal alarms since we began reviewing these devices in ...