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Bank branch closures and phasing out cash

Being forced to go digital is negatively impacting older Australians and First Nations communities.

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How scammers are using QR codes to steal your information

QR code scams are targeting people in Australia. We explain how these scams work and what you can do to avoid them.

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Big banks behind kids' pocket money apps

Pocket money apps like Kit and Spriggy are being used by big banks to market to children. CHOICE takes a closer look.

Sydney , New-south-wales , Australia , Australian , Carly-sawatzki , Katharine-kemp , Rivva-pty-ltd , Deakin-university , Commonwealth-bank , Commonwealth-bank-dollarmites , Commonwealth-bank-kit , Community-icon

ACON Announces New Health Initiative For Older LGBT People

NSW’s leading LGBTQI health organisation ACON has announced a new initiative called ‘Fitter for Life & LOVE’, in order to help improve the physical health of older Queer people.

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For a Good Cause: U.S. VETS helping unhoused veterans in Long Beach, LGBTQ Center expands programming

Columnist Hillary Ma writes about local nonprofits serving the Long Beach community.

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Australia needs strong regulations for artificial intelligence

CHOICE senior campaigns and policy adviser Rafi Alam explains exactly what needs to happen to make sure AI is properly regulated in Australia.

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The unfair business practices that are still legal in Australia

CHOICE says it's time to stamp our practices that trap, trick, pressure and exploit consumers, as a consultation gets underway to prevent businesses from engaging in unfair conduct.

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Carson City Historical Society - Holiday Party

The Carson City Historical Society will hold their annual Holiday Party at the Bliss Mansion, located at 608 Elizabeth St. on Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 1 to 3 PM. A light buffet lunch will be catered by A Catered Affaire, consisting of salads, sandwiches and desserts.

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Facial recognition in use at major Australian stadiums

The collection of sensitive biometric data is happening at stadiums across the country, with affected consumers largely left in the dark.

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Scams targeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers on the rise

The ACCC warns that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are increasingly becoming the victims of scams, with remote communities facing unique challenges.

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