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  Easter

  Hot cross buns, sustainable seafood, accommodation tips, Easter scams to avoid, and other advice for the ultimate long weekend.

Easter treats

• How ethical is your favourite chocolate? 

  Child labour and deforestation are slowly being addressed, but are manufacturers really cleaning up their supply chains?   
• Why your Easter eggs are getting smaller and more expensive

  Chocolate treats from Cadbury, Nestle and Aldi are the latest to be hit by shrinkflation.
• How to cut the cost of Easter

  Our eggs-pert tips to cut Easter costs for both your pocket and the planet.
• Not cross buns: Culinary crime or tasty treat?

  From nostalgic flavours to iconic Aussie mash-ups, we taste test the Not Cross Buns on the shelves this Easter. 
• How to avoid dangerous Easter products these holidays

  Novelty toys and other items popular at this time of year don't always meet standards. Here's how to stay safe.
• Which Easter eggs are Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade or UTZ Certified?

  Navigating labels isn't easy. Here's your guide to buying certified Easter eggs.

Getting away

• 5 things to do if you want to save on fuel

  Follow these tips for driving differently, shopping around and caring for your car to put the brakes on your fuel spending.
• Travel scams to avoid this Easter

  Planning a holiday? Don’t let these common cons end your Easter early.
• Easter accommodation booking tips

  The tips and tricks that'll help you save when using sites like Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda and more.
• The best apps for finding cheap fuel

  These handy browsers for nearby bowsers can help you save money on petrol.
• How to get the best roadside assistance plan for you

  Should you get cheap roadside assistance, get it with your car insurance, or sign up to a motoring club like NRMA, RACV or RACQ?
• Best beach shelters to keep you sun-safe this summer

  The pros and cons of BYO shade, plus beach etiquette tips.
• How to buy the best cooler

  Esky, ice box, cooler or chilly bin – whatever you call it, here's how to pick a good one.
• Cooler reviews

  We review coolers from Esky, Coleman, EvaKool, Techniice and more to find out which ones are best at keeping food and drinks chilled.
• How to buy the best tent

  Need a tent for your next camping adventure? Here's how to find one that won't give you pitch panic or a soggy sleeping bag.
• How to buy the best mosquito repellent

  It can make a huge difference to your health and your summer, so pick the right one?
• Portable BBQs

  We test barbecues in the CHOICE labs, including models from Weber, Ziegler & Brown, Masport and Everdure by Heston Blumenthal, to find out which ones cook evenly, which ones are easy to clean, and more.
• How to buy a great digital radio

  Everything you need to know to make the switch from analogue to digital.
• What to know when buying wireless speakers

  Connect them to your smartphone or home PC and free your music collection.

Staying in

• 5 life admin tasks to tackle in the new year

  Putting off these five boring (but important) things? We'll show you the easiest ways to get on top of them. 
• Streaming guide

  What you need to know about plans, data, internet speeds and how to access Netflix, Stan, Disney+ and more.
• Games consoles

  Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox – which is right for you?
• How to set up your home network

  A step-by-step guide to creating a home network using a wireless router to connect your home entertainment, office equipment and smart appliances.
• Soundbars

  A soundbar is a compact and cheaper alternative to a home theatre set-up for your TV.
• Ereaders

  We help you decide between Kindle, Kobo and any number of e-reader e-things to make the right choice.