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        <copyright><![CDATA[25 May 2013]]></copyright>
        
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                    <title><![CDATA[Seminar for property investors - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 24 May 2013 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/seminar-for-property-investors-news-alert]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Victoria is presenting a seminar on renting your investment property next Monday, 27 May, at the Investore in Melbourne’s CBD (233 Collins Street).]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Beware of bogus online shopping websites - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/beware-of-bogus-online-shopping-websites-news-alert]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Victoria warns scammers are using details of legitimate businesses to set up bogus sales websites that look genuine and professional. ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Mobile site delivers more information anywhere - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/mobile-site-delivers-more-information-anywhere-news-update]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Victoria has upgraded and expanded the mobile version of its website - it now contains all the key information found in the full desktop version.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[New checklist for small business - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/new-checklist-for-small-business-news-alert]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Small businesses now have a checklist to help them comply with Australia’s consumer protection law.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Mothercare Australia Limited in voluntary administration: Update - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/mothercare-australia-limited-in-voluntary-administration-update-news-alert]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Mothercare customers with questions about current orders, refunds, lay-bys, warranties, services, vouchers and gift cards should first contact the store to try and resolve their concerns.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Property seminars - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/property-seminars-news-alert]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Over the next six months, Consumer Affairs Victoria is presenting several property seminars at the new Investore in Melbourne’s CBD (233 Collins Street).]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[World Consumer Rights Day challenge 2013 - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/world-consumer-rights-day-challenge-2013]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Take part in Consumer Affairs Victoria's Facebook challenge on 15 March 2013, to mark World Consumer Rights Day.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Free apps and games can cost parents hundreds – News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/in-app-purchases]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Giving children a mobile device can be like giving them your credit card. Free games can often access real money from your account with the major app distributors.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Spurr Network Pty Ltd - Public statement]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/spurr-network-pty-ltd-public-statement]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Victorian consumers are warned about the risks of buying vouchers from group buying company Spurr Network Pty Ltd, after reports of unfair business practices.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Employment scam targets jobseekers - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/employment-scam-targets-jobseekers-news-alert]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Victorian jobseekers are warned about possible job offer and training scams targeting people looking for work in the mining industry.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Mothercare Australia Limited and related companies in voluntary administration - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/mothercare-australia-in-voluntary-administration-news-alert]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Retailer Mothercare Australia, which also trades as Kids Central, Early Learning Centre and Baby on a Budget, has been placed in voluntary administration but continues to trade.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Unexpected prizes not a winner - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/unexpected-prizes-not-a-winner-news-alert]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Victoria is warning mobile phone users to be wary of scams which tempt victims via unexpected texts and calls offering prizes, after shutting one such scheme down.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Credit repair services - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/credit-repair-services]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumers who have concerns about their credit history and are thinking of paying big amounts for credit repair services are advised to consult free information on debt repair.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Emergency services sales scams - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/emergency-services-sales-scams-news-alert]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Victorians should be wary of bogus salespeople posing as members of the emergency services, after a number of reports to Consumer Affairs Victoria.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Fake bushfire fundraisers - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/fake-bushfire-fundraisers-news-alert]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Victoria warns that fake fundraisers may use Tasmania’s bushfires as an opportunity to scam donations.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Travel agent industry reforms - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/travel-agent-industry-reforms]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Victorian travel agencies need to maintain their travel agent licences and Travel Compensation Fund (TCF) membership until national industry reforms take place throughout 2013 and 2014.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Give your fitness contract a workout - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 02 Jan 2013 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/give-your-fitness-contract-a-workout-news-alert]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Taking some steps before you sign a fitness contract can also help protect your finances. Questions to ask before you join a gym in Victoria.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Music festivals ticketing and cancellations - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/music-festivals-ticketing-and-cancellation-news-alert]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Victoria receives many enquiries and complaints about music festivals, particularly regarding cancellation and misleading promotion.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Fire Services Levy Monitor - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/fire-services-levy-monitor-news-alert]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Victorian Government is establishing a Fire Services Levy Monitor to protect the rights of consumers and businesses during the transition to the new property-based Fire Services Levy.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Update: Permanent ban on small, high powered magnets - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/permanent-ban-on-small-high-powered-magnets-news-alert]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[A permanent, Australia-wide ban on small, high-powered magnets has come into effect today (15 November 2012).]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Property rental scams - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/property-rental-scams-news-alert]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Are you planning to rent accommodation online over the Christmas and summer holiday season? Make sure the business you are dealing with is legitimate.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Building project almost finished? Know your rights - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/building-projects-almost-finished-news-alert]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Many building projects are being finalised now, before the heat of summer hits. Being aware of your rights can help to make sure everything goes to plan.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[White van scammers active in suburbs - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/white-van-scammers-active-in-suburbs-news-alert]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[‘White van scammers’ are targeting Melbourne’s suburbs with offers of cheap goods such as home theatres or stereo equipment.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Review of s32 vendor statement - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/review-of-s32-vendor-statement-news-alert]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Victorian Government is reviewing the way vendor’s statements (section 32s) work, as part of its commitment to cut 'red tape' for businesses and the community.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Warning on TV and furniture tip-over hazards - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/warning-on-tv-and-furniture-tip-over-hazards-news-alert]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Victoria is reminding Victorians to check their household furniture for stability and safety, after a five-year-old boy died when a television set fell on him at his Western Australian home.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Travelling con men active in suburbs - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/travelling-con-men-in-melbourne-suburbs-news-alert]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[As the warmer weather arrives, so do travelling con men.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Ban extended on small powerful magnets - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/ban-extended-on-small-powerful-magnets-news-alert]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Victorian Minister for Consumer Affairs, Michael O’Brien, has extended for 30 days a ban on small magnets used in certain novelty items marketed to adults.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Sports Car Rentals Pty Ltd - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/sports-car-rentals-news-alert]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Victoria has resolved several consumer complaints brought against luxury and exotic car hire business Sports Car Rentals Pty Ltd (SCR). This action has resulted in more than $21,000 being returned to consumers.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Building or renovating? We help things go to plan - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/building-or-renovating-news-alert]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Now that the weather’s warming up, so are the power tools as people start their spring building and renovating projects.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Victoria at the Seniors Festival - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/consumer-affairs-victoria-at-the-seniors-festival]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Older Victorians can get free information and advice on retirement village living and other consumer issues by visiting our stand during the Victorian Seniors Festival, which opens at Federation Square on Sunday.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Plan your visit to the Melbourne Home Buyer &amp; Property Investor Show - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/melbourne-home-buyer-property-investor-show-news-alert]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Whether you are a first time buyer, property investor or buying your next home, it’s important to understand all the steps involved when buying property in Victoria.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Buying a scalped AFL Grand Final ticket could leave you out of bounds - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 27 Sep 2012 08:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/buying-a-scalped-afl-grand-final-ticket-could-leave-you-out-of-bounds]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the lead up to this year’s AFL Grand Final, football supporters should be wary of ticket scalping – the unauthorised on-selling of tickets at inflated prices.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Associations incorporation reforms - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/associations-incorporation-reforms]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Victoria is currently conducting public consultation on proposed Associations Incorporation Reform Regulations.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meet our building expert at Grand Designs Live - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/meet-our-building-expert-at-grand-designs-live]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Victoria will be on hand to provide advice about building and renovating at the Grand Designs Live show at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre this Friday and Saturday.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Fire Services Property Levy - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/fire-services-property-levy]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Victorian Government has announced that a new property-based Fire Services Levy will be introduced on 1 July 2013.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Parking payment notices - News alert&amp;nbsp;]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/parking-payment-notices]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[In a recent court case brought by Consumer Affairs Victoria against private operators of a ‘pay and display’ car park, the Supreme Court found that the operators had engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct, made false and misleading representations and engaged in harassment and coercion.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Music retailer in receivership - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/music-retailer-in-receivership]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Independent music retailer Australian Music Group Holdings Pty Ltd (AMG), trading as Allans + Billy Hyde, Musiclink Australia, Musiclink Orchestral Supplies and Intermusic Distribution, has been placed into receivership following the appointment of voluntary administrators.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Small powerful magnets banned - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 Aug 2012 01:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/small-powerful-magnets-banned]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Small magnets used in certain novelty items marketed to adults are now banned in Victoria – they must not be sold or made available for sale.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Travel agent reforms - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/travel-agent-reforms]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumer groups, industry organisations and individuals have been invited to comment on proposals to change the regulation of travel agents in Australia.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Asbestos in car gaskets - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/asbestos-in-car-gaskets]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[More than 23,000 Great Wall and Chery vehicles are being recalled due to a risk of asbestos in the engine and exhaust gaskets.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Safety warning on strong magnets - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/safety-warning-on-strong-magnets]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Victorian parents are urged to protect children from the dangers of high-powered magnets, which are found in some adult novelty items. ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Product safety recall on Dick Smith portable DVD player - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/product-safety-recall-on-dick-smith-portable-dvd-player]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[A recall notice has been issued on a Dick Smith branded portable DVD player due to the potential for its internal lithium-ion battery to overheat and pose a fire hazard for users.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[WeBuyAnyCar in liquidation - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/webuyanycar-in-liquidation]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Kar Land Pty Ltd, which traded as WeBuyAnyCar and operated car yards in Dandenong and Altona, has gone into voluntary liquidation.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Parents urged to do homework on maths tutoring software - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/parents-urged-to-do-homework-on-maths-tutoring-software]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Parents of school children should be wary about aggressive selling methods of maths tutorial software.  ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Investment scammers target retirement savings - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 19 Jul 2012 03:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/investment-scammers-target-retirement-savings]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Victorians have been urged to protect their superannuation savings from the growing threat of investment scams, after a recent report found they were successfully targeting well-educated investors – resulting in losses of more than $100 million in the last five years.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Meet our building experts at the expo - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/meet-our-building-experts-at-the-expo]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Building &amp; Home Improvement Expo is on at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in Southbank, from Friday 13 July to Sunday 15 July.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Consumers warned about medically unproven treatments - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/consumers-warned-about-medically-unproven-treatments]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Victorians should be aware of the possible dangerous impact of abandoning appropriate medical diagnosis and treatment of serious illnesses in favour of scientifically and medically unproven ‘treatments’, such as the Bi-Digital O Ring Test (BDORT).  ]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Australian Kitchen Industries Pty Ltd in voluntary administration - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 06 Jul 2012 11:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/australian-kitchen-industries-pty-ltd-in-voluntary-administration]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Kitchen designer and manufacturer Australian Kitchen Industries Pty Ltd has gone into voluntary administration.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[New rules for recreation service businesses - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 03 Jul 2012 11:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/new-rules-for-recreation-service-businesses]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Gyms, adventure tour operators and other recreational service providers wishing to limit their liability under consumer laws for death or personal injury are affected by changes to Victorian law from 1 July 2012.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Carbon tax price claims - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/carbon-tax-price-claims]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Although many businesses will do the right thing, Victorian consumers should be aware of claims and representations that may be made by businesses about the price impact of the Federal Government’s carbon tax, which came into effect on Sunday, 1 July 2012.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Apple iTunes and App store security - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:05:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/app-store]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Victoria is aware of international media reports concerning consumer complaints about unauthorised online purchases from Apple.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Advice for flood-affected residents and businesses - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:05:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/advice-for-flood-affected-residents]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Residents and businesses affected by storms and flooding in Gippsland and other parts of Victoria can get advice on repairs, renting and more from Consumer Affairs Victoria.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Retravision Southern Limited in voluntary administration - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 21 May 2012 05:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/retravision-southern-limited-in-voluntary-administration]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Retravision Southern Limited, which supplies electronic goods to Retravision stores in Victoria, has gone into voluntary administration, effective Monday 21 May 2012.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA['Free money' could cost you - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/free-money-could-cost-you]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Never pay money up-front to receive ‘free money’ or other benefits – this is a scam known as advance fee fraud.]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Victoria active in Law Week - News alert]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/consumer-affairs-victoria-active-in-law-week]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[Consumer Affairs Victoria is visiting Sunshine, Ballarat and Horsham as part of Law Week (14-18 May 2012).]]></description>
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                    <title><![CDATA[Monash Residential Apartments Pty Ltd - Court action]]></title>                   
                    <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 01 May 2012 03:00:00]]></pubDate>
                    <link><![CDATA[http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news-updates/monash-residential-apartments-pty-ltd]]></link>
                    <description><![CDATA[The operators of a student accommodation house have been fined $3000 for falsely claiming an affiliation with Monash University and failing to lodge bonds.]]></description>
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