Debt Collector Pursued 200k Claims While Banned
Panthera Finance allegedly collected $60m from Victorians while banned. Legal action could see consumers entitled to refunds. Discover the full investigation.
Category : Search result: Victorian consumer law
Widow fined for donating late husband's clothes to charity
A widow faces heartbreaking penalty after donating her deceased husband's belongings to The Salvation Army while navigating cancer treatment and bereavement.
Victoria Labor needs One Nation for assisted dying bill
In a dramatic political twist, Victoria's Labor government has been forced to rely on One Nation and crossbench MPs to pass controversial voluntary assisted dying legislation after a major factional split within its own party.
Following a 170-year-old map through London reveals hidden secrets
A modern-day explorer uncovers hidden secrets of Victorian London using a genuine 1850s map, revealing how the city's landscape has transformed while some mysteries remain eternal.
Microsoft sued in Australia over AI pricing allegations
Tech giant Microsoft is being sued by Australia's competition watchdog for allegedly misleading millions of Australians about AI feature pricing in a case that could set a major precedent for tech regulation.
South London's Victorian Lodge Transformed Into Stunning Home
Discover how a dilapidated Victorian lodge in South London was miraculously converted into an award-winning contemporary family residence while preserving its historic charm.
Victoria pushes Aboriginal treaty despite public opposition
The Victorian government is proceeding with its landmark Aboriginal treaty against the will of voters, as new polling reveals significant public opposition to the divisive agreement.
Victorian MP's marble tomb stands defiant among beach huts
The extraordinary story of Victorian MP John Cordle's lavish marble tomb that remains an aristocratic anomaly among the colourful beach bungalows of Sizewell, Suffolk.
Sofa replacement scandal: Your consumer rights explained
When a furniture retailer replaced a defective £1,399 sofa with a model £200 cheaper, a consumer rights battle began. Discover your legal standing when companies substitute inferior products.
Ireland Pioneers Landmark 'Right to Repair' Consumer Legislation
Ireland pioneers sweeping new consumer rights legislation that could revolutionise product lifespan and challenge planned obsolescence across Europe.
Sussan Ley's Crime Crusade Hits Victorian Labor Hard
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley capitalises on Melbourne's crime wave, turning public safety fears into a major political victory that leaves Victorian Labor reeling.
UK Retail Sales Surge Despite Budget Tax Fears
New data from Barclays reveals UK consumer spending accelerated in September 2025, with retail sales growing 1.5% despite concerns about potential tax rises in the upcoming budget.
Victoria's Crime Crisis: From Dream State to Nightmare
Exclusive investigation reveals Victoria's shocking descent into Australia's crime capital, with youth violence, carjackings and home invasions terrorising communities as authorities struggle to contain the epidemic.
Victorian disease surges as new 'Stratuss' cough spreads
Health experts issue urgent warning as whooping cough cases surge to highest level in decades while new 'Stratuss' respiratory virus spreads rapidly across Britain.
Socialist Left challenges Attorney-General Dreyfus for seat
Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus confronts a significant internal party challenge as the Victorian Socialist Left faction targets his safe Labor seat of Isaacs, signalling major factional tensions within the ALP.
Victoria Police Scandal: 70+ Court Cases Reviewed
A major investigation into a Victorian police employee has thrown more than 70 court cases into question, with authorities urgently reviewing potential evidence manipulation affecting criminal proceedings.
Victoria's Free Summer Weekend Transport Returns
Victoria announces the return of free weekend public transport across trains, trams and buses this summer, building on last year's successful initiative to boost tourism and ease cost-of-living pressures.
California regulates streaming ad volume in new law
California introduces groundbreaking legislation to regulate advertising volume on streaming platforms, aiming to protect consumers from disruptive audio spikes.
Suranne Jones & Jodie Whittaker in New ITV Period Drama
Award-winning actresses Suranne Jones and Jodie Whittaker star in ITV's gripping new period drama about two women entangled in a dangerous web of deception in Victorian England.
10-tonne fatberg clogs London sewers
A colossal 10-tonne fatberg is clogging London's Victorian sewers, created from congealed wet wipes and cooking fats. Thames Water declares war on the growing problem threatening the city's infrastructure.
Victorian toilet becomes luxury London hotel suite
Discover how a forgotten Victorian public convenience in London has been miraculously converted into an extraordinary luxury hotel suite, blending historic charm with modern sophistication.
Young Tennyson's Wild Cambridge Years Revealed
Richard Holmes's 'The Boundless Deep' uncovers Alfred Tennyson's rebellious student days at Cambridge, revealing the passionate poet behind the Victorian icon.
Victorian Racing Star Warren Huntly Dies at 53
The Australian horse racing community is devastated by the sudden passing of respected trainer and broadcaster Warren Huntly at 53, remembered for his expertise and warm personality.
I lived in converted public toilets for £550/month
A Londoner reveals what it's really like living in former public conveniences transformed into a micro-home, complete with original Victorian features and modern comforts.
Heidelberg United plot historic cup final upset
In a stunning David vs Goliath clash, Victorian state league side Heidelberg United are preparing to shock A-League giants Newcastle Jets in what promises to be the most dramatic Australia Cup final in recent memory. Discover how this grassroots club is d
Victorian Liberals extend reselection deadlines amid crisis
The Victorian Liberal Party faces internal chaos as an unprecedented deadline extension for candidate reselections reveals deep divisions and leadership struggles ahead of crucial elections.
The Railway That Revolutionised British Travel
Discover how the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, opened in 1830, revolutionised transport and created the blueprint for modern rail travel that we know today.
Maxwell House drops 'Apartments' after 133 years
A prestigious Central London apartment building with Victorian origins makes a dramatic name change after more than a century, reflecting evolving property trends and luxury market demands.
Woman's flu diagnosis reveals rare Victorian disease
A routine flu diagnosis turned into a medical mystery when a British woman discovered she'd contracted a rare Victorian-era illness doctors thought had disappeared from modern Britain.
Page 1 of 4