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Private health premiums to rise 4.41% from April 2026

The federal government approved an average 4.41% increase from 1 April 2026. For households already juggling higher medical costs, now is the time to compare cover, review excess settings and check whether your rebate tier still applies.

MoneyHero EditorialFeb 17, 20264 min read

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Energy

Electricity standing offers remain high in 2026, with NSW rises above 8%

The AER's 2025-26 Default Market Offer lifted residential standing offers by 8.5% to 9.1% in NSW, while southeast Queensland rose 3.7% and South Australia 3.2%. If you're still on a standing offer in 2026, shopping around could save real money.

MoneyHero EditorialJan 9, 20263 min read

Internet

NBN speed upgrades are now flowing into 2026 plans

NBN Co said more than 9 million premises can access faster wholesale tiers, including upgrades from 100/20 to 500/50 on some plans and a new 2000 Mbps top tier. Check whether your provider has passed the upgrade through without a big monthly jump.

MoneyHero EditorialJan 6, 20264 min read

Travel Insurance

Travel insurers still reject thousands of claims over exclusions

Smartraveller says travel insurance should be treated like a passport, not an optional extra. In 2022-23 Australians lodged more than 261,000 travel insurance claims, with many rejected over exclusions, pre-existing conditions or unattended items.