Adelaide Oval beer prices up, pies the same, don't ask for a hotdog with sauce

Beer, coffee and hot chips will cost more, footy pies stay the same and a basic hot dog is mysteriously off the menu, after Adelaide Oval today revealed new food and drink costs coming into effect on Monday.

Switching power provider in complex market generates no big savings

Australians are urged to shop around to save money on spiralling electricity bills. But a comprehensive survey of Victorian customers shows that the savings are minimal, and reinforces that the market is now so complex that finding the cheapest deals is a challenge, argues Bruce Mountain.