The Auckland based carrier, Air New Zealand, and the Sydney-based Virgin Australia launched their much anticipated trans-Tasman alliance, with code-share flights and other domestic services going on sale for travel starting July 26, 2011. Trans-Tasman is an informal agreement between Australia and New Zealand allowing free movement of citizens between the two countries.“Tasman” is derived [...]

If the results of a recent trial carried out by ANZ Visa are to be believed it seems that the Australian public is ready to accept contactless mobile phone payment technology with open arms. The feedback received after the 4 week trial showed that 90% of the people who took part were very impressed with [...]

When the Reserve Bank of Australia announces an interest rate cut many people ask, what does that mean for me? These interest rate cuts have become more newsworthy during the recent economic crisis because the Reserve Bank has dropped rates at an alarming rate. The recent drops have come faster and dropped further then ever [...]

Is Online Shopping Safe? Credit card fraud and identity theft produces so much anxiety for the victim and can destroy his or her credit and financial health for years afterwards. Unfortunately, with the explosion and popularity of online shopping has come an explosion of theft and fraud as well. Scammers can open all kinds of [...]

Credit card debt Australia is enjoying a stable increase, which is a very good sign for the Australian economy. Read this article to find out why. While economic conditions are getting better, credit card debt Australia is rising along with the improvements. As the financial outlook improves, consumers are more willing to borrow money based [...]