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Choice Shonky awards 2026: From ticket sellers and Virgin flight credits to a 25-hour laundry cycle
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Australia’s worst products and services for the year have been named by consumer advocacy group Choice Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Concert tickets that surge to $1,650, an airline pocketing $75m of unused flight credits and a washer/dryer cycle th
Australia’s worst products and services for the year have been named by consumer advocacy group Choice Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Concert tickets that surge to $1,650, an airline pocketing $75m of unused flight credits and a washer/dryer cycle that takes 25 hours have all made the dishonour roll in consumer advocacy group Choice’s annual Shonky awards. Now in their 21st year, the Shonkys spotlight Australia’s worst products and services as decided by Choice. Continue reading...
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