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Back to school
The best BYOD products, school shoes and lunchbox snacks. Plus, advice on health, safety and how to save on back-to-school shopping.
Breakfast & lunchbox ideas
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Babies and kids
5 money-saving lunchbox hacks
Convenience is king when it comes to school lunches, but just a little extra work can save a lot of money. -
Food and drink
Arnott's Tiny Teddies vs Aldi Teddy Tots – kids put teddy bear biscuits to the test
We asked an expert panel of CHOICE kids and parents to taste test teddy bear biscuit varieties from Aldi and Arnott's. -
Food and drink
How to stop kids' water bottles going mouldy
A thorough clean a day helps keep the germs at bay. -
Food and drink
Which muesli bars are best?
How to choose chocolate-variety muesli bars that are tastiest, healthiest, lunchbox-friendly or best value for money. -
Babies and kids
How to pack a healthy kids' lunch box
Top tips for creating a healthy and enjoyable lunch for your child. -
Food and drink
Aldi vs Woolworths vs Coles: The cheapest and best peanut butters
Get the best spread for your dough – while paying peanuts. -
Babies and kids
Best reusable food pouches for children
We trial reusable food pouches from brands including Cherub Baby, ChooMee and Sinchies. -
Food and drink
Best and worst kids' breakfast cereals
We compare 49 kids' cereals, including offerings from Kellogg's, Nestlé, Freedom and more. -
Babies and kids
Should you buy a Yumbox lunch box?
We review the bento box with a $45 price tag, and give you tips for how to buy the best lunch box. -
Babies and kids
Lifesaving lunchbox hacks to make back-to-school easy
School lunch shortcuts that will save you time and energy – and which your kids may actually enjoy. -
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Babies and kids
The best juice boxes for lower kJ and no added sugar
We compare the nutrition and ingredients of 30 apple and orange fruit juice boxes from the supermarket. -
Food and drink
What to know before buying a reusable water bottle
Reusable bottles can help shrink your carbon footprint by cutting down on single-use plastics. -
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Babies and kids
Yoghurt pouches for kids review: Yoplait, Vaalia, Aldi & more
Are squeezy yoghurts for children a healthy choice? -
Food and drink
Reducing waste at home with reusable food covers
The pros and cons of reusable food covers such as beeswax wraps and reusable sandwich bags. -
Food and drink
What’s the best packaged ham?
We review supermarket packaged ham from Don, D’Orsogna, Primo, Coles, Aldi and more. -
Food and drink
What's the best sliced white bread?
We review sliced white bread from Abbott's Village Bakery, Helga's, Mighty Soft, Tip Top, Wonder White, Aldi and more. -
Food and drink
What's the best shredded cheese?
We review supermarket shredded cheese from Aldi, Coles, Woolworths, Devondale, Mil Lel, Perfect Italiano and more. -
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Food and drink
Added sugar in food
Do you know how much added sugar you're eating? It's time to make food labels honest. -
Babies and kids
School lunch hits and misses
From muesli bars to sliced bread, we reveal the best tasting and healthiest school lunch box options.
Shoes & clothes
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Health and body
How to buy the best running shoes
A guide to different types of trainers so you can find what's right for you. -
BYOD tech guide
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What kind of device does your child need?
Does your child need to bring their own device or tech to school? Here's advice on what to buy and things to consider. -
The best laptops: 26 models compared
We test and compare the latest laptops, 2-in-1s and tablets that can handle all your computing needs while on the go. -
The smartphones with the longest battery life
Stay connected all day with these phones. Plus, we reveal the quickest-charging phones from a range of brands. -
Simple mobile phones for kids
We test simple, easy-to-use mobile phones from Telstra, Doro, Aspera, Opel and more. -
Tablet reviews: Apple, Samsung, Microsoft
We test and compare the latest laptops, 2-in-1s and tablets that can handle all your computing needs while on the go. -
Is this affordable student laptop from ASUS worth it?
The rugged BR1100F laptop from ASUS shows plenty of class. -
Apple iPad 7th-gen review
Hands-on with the new and larger iPad, now with a 10.2-inch screen, iPadOS and Smart connector. -
How to control your app permissions
What do your apps know about you? -
The smartphones with the longest battery life
Stay connected all day with these phones. Plus, we reveal the quickest-charging phones from a range of brands. -
Asus ZenBook Pro Duo laptop review
Hands-on with a dual-touchscreen laptop that showcases an eye-catching new approach to design. -
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 and Surface Pro 7 review
A hands-on comparison of Microsoft's newest offerings: a 13.5-inch Surface 3 laptop, and a Surface Pro 7 tablet. -
Which smartphone tops our test?
We test and compare more than 50 of the latest smartphones, including the Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel range. -
Antivirus security software reviews
We test popular antivirus and internet security programs to see which ones provide the best protection for your PC. -
Computer backup software reviews
We lab test and compare Windows desktop PC backup software programs that will help keep your precious data safe. -
Australia's best mobile phone plan providers
See how the big three telcos (Telstra, Optus and Vodafone) compare with other providers for reliability, coverage and value for money. -
How to recycle your old computer, phone and other electronics
Do yourself and the environment a favour by getting rid of your e-waste responsibly.
Saving time and money
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Babies and kids
Sanity-saving tips for thriving and surviving in the new school year
CHOICE parents share their back-to-school life hacks to get the year off to a great start. -
Babies and kids
Ten things not to buy your kids
CHOICE recommends you keep these dangerous products out of your home and away from your children. -
Money
Government cost-of-living payments worth knowing about
From childcare concessions to payments following the death of a loved one, there's help available, so see if you qualify.
Children's health
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Babies and kids
How to get rid of head lice
We comb through head lice treatments to help you get rid of nits. -
Health and body
Choosing the best sunscreen for your child
We provide tips and bust a few myths so you can get the most effective UV protection. -
Babies and kids
Personal thermometer reviews
We test digital probe and infrared thermometers for babies, children and adults including models from Braun, Omron, Oricom, Welcare, Vicks and more. -
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Health and body
What to consider when buying prescription glasses
With a flood of cheap deals, do you need to spend up big to get a good pair of spectacles?
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