3+ hour, 24+ min ago  (868+ words) Private health insurance premiums are set to rise by an average of 4.41 per cent this year, the highest increase in eight years, adding fresh pressure to household budgets already grappling with higher mortgage repayments and energy bills. While some funds…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (232+ words) More than 15 million Australians are facing the biggest increase to private health insurance premiums in almost a decade, with an above-inflation hike set to hit households from April. The federal government has approved a 4.41 per cent increase to premiums, leaving…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (382+ words) The cost of health insurance will shoot up again in April, after the Albanese government approved an average premium rise of 4.41 per cent. Health Minister Mark Butler says it reflects the rising costs of providing medical and hospital services, which…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (299+ words) Almost one million Australians are missing out on hundreds of dollars in unclaimed Medicare rebates. Services Australia said about $270 million in Medicare rebates is currently sitting unclaimed, largely because people have not updated their bank details with the government. WATCH…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (525+ words) Hundreds of regional workers have had the heartbeat of their community saved after a struggling mining operation secured a $600 million taxpayer-funded rescue deal to keep its doors open. The Mount Isa copper smelter in north-west Queensland and the Townsville refinery…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (415+ words) One of Australia's biggest health insurers admits it incorrectly dealt with loads of claims and left customers thousands of dollars out of pocket. Bupa says it is "deeply sorry" for the conduct Australia's consumer watchdog found to be misleading and…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (271+ words) Insurance comparison company Choosi is being sued by Australia's corporate regulator for allegedly misleading thousands of customers for the past six years. The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has filed documents in the Federal Court alleging Choosi told customers it…...