Smokers cost employers $3000 a year each
Rachel Wells Workers who smoke cost their employers more than $3000 a year each, a study has found.
Groceries may get health star ratings
Rachel Wells Groceries could soon carry a health star-rating label similar to the energy efficiency ratings that feature on fridges and washing machines, if state and federal ministers agree on the proposal at...
Swisse ads did mislead as complaint is upheld again
Julia Medew and Rachel Wells A new assessment of Swisse vitamins advertisements has again found the company misled consumers about what its products can do with insufficient evidence to prove it.
Gastro outbreak fears for Melbourne, Sydney
Rachel Wells There are fears a gastroenteritis outbreak caused by contaminated oysters in Tasmania over the Easter weekend has spread interstate.
Families going without food and medicine to pay the bills
Rachel Wells Some of Australia's poorest families are skipping meals and selling possessions to pay their power bills, a new report has found.
Companies will flout credit card reforms
Rachel Wells Major companies are already trying to get around new rules which ban retailers from passing on excessive credit card surcharges to customers, consumer group says.
Groupon warned over email bombardment
Rachel Wells Group buying site Groupon has been slapped on the wrist for bombarding consumers with email newsletters without adequate consent.
Protect profits of 'tobacco-like' energy drinks: retail body
Rachel Wells Energy drinks have been likened to tobacco by a leading convenience store body, which warns its members to protect the highly profitable category from government regulation.
Call to shield energy drinks from formal restrictions
Rachel Wells The peak body for Australia's petrol convenience stores has likened energy drinks to tobacco and warned its members of the need to protect the highly profitable category from government regulation,...
Chewing the fat over new health guidelines
Dan Harrison and Rachel Wells People are being urged to choose the right kind of fats, in new national dietary guidelines.
Third death in listeria outbreak
Rachel Wells A NSW man has been confirmed as the third fatality in Australia's largest outbreak of listeria.
Dental experts want labels on soft drinks
Rachel Wells Australian dental experts call for all soft drinks to carry warning labels declaring the risk of tooth decay.
Good looks bring a handsome return - $32,000 a year
Peter Martin, Rachel Wells GOOD looks matter for men - far more than previously believed.
You beauty! Good looks bring a handsome return - $32,000 a year
Peter Martin, Rachel Wells Good looks matter for men - far more than previously believed.
Free covers to filter cigarette pack warnings may be illegal
Rachel Wells, Jonathan Swan, Amy McNeilage AUSTRALIA'S largest tobacco franchise could be in breach of state laws by giving away free cardboard cigarette sleeves designed to cover plain cigarette packs.
Canberra probes 'free' cigarette covers
Rachel Wells Australia's largest tobacco franchise could be in breach of state laws.
Sharing a fake steak the next food fad
Rachel Wells Faux meat, allergen-free foods and yoghurt shops are tipped to be among the biggest food trends of 2013.
Privacy furore at Instagram rules
Rachel Wells and Vince Chadwick Instagram is fighting to avert an exodus of users after a change to its privacy policy spurred a backlash by people concerned about their lack of control over how the company would use their images.
Dead man Bryan tells his life's tale to all smokers
Rachel Wells Confronting deathbed image is helping fulfill cancer victim's final wish.
Passionate PANKs are happy just kidding around
Rachel Wells, Jonathan Swan THE nieces and nephews go bonkers whenever they see ''Aunty Bird''. Partly because they adore their aunt. And partly because they know what she is capable of.
