Jarni Blakkarly
@jarniblakkarly.bsky.social
Award-winning Investigative Journalist at CHOICE. Fed Council of MEAA. Melbourne via Malaysia. Ex SBS, ABC, Al Jazeera. Views own. Tips to jarnib@protonmail.com
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Essential groceries to be price-capped for remote First Nations communities - Prime Minister cites CHOICE investigation in decision to bring down prices www.choice.com.au/shopping/eve...
"I wanted a nice smile for 30 years and now that dream has been taken away from me,"
Calls for stronger consumer protections after a dentist's death leaves patients out of pocket.
My latest for CHOICE
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Calls for stronger consumer protections after a dentist's death leaves patients out of pocket.
My latest for CHOICE
www.choice.com.au/health-and-b...
Amanda waited 30 years for a new smile, then she lost $60,000 | CHOICE
Calls for stronger consumer protections after a dentist's death leaves patients out of pocket.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:57 AM
"I wanted a nice smile for 30 years and now that dream has been taken away from me,"
Calls for stronger consumer protections after a dentist's death leaves patients out of pocket.
My latest for CHOICE
www.choice.com.au/health-and-b...
Calls for stronger consumer protections after a dentist's death leaves patients out of pocket.
My latest for CHOICE
www.choice.com.au/health-and-b...
World Cup ticket scandal: FIFA-sanctioned scalping sees prices soar past $35,000
Fans and industry experts call out FIFA's fees on uncapped ticket resales for the 2026 tournament. My latest article for CHOICE
www.choice.com.au/shopping/eve...
Fans and industry experts call out FIFA's fees on uncapped ticket resales for the 2026 tournament. My latest article for CHOICE
www.choice.com.au/shopping/eve...
World Cup ticket scandal: FIFA-sanctioned scalping sees prices soar past $35,000 | CHOICE
Fans and industry experts call out FIFA's double-dipping fees on uncapped ticket resales for next year's tournament.
www.choice.com.au
October 28, 2025 at 4:42 AM
World Cup ticket scandal: FIFA-sanctioned scalping sees prices soar past $35,000
Fans and industry experts call out FIFA's fees on uncapped ticket resales for the 2026 tournament. My latest article for CHOICE
www.choice.com.au/shopping/eve...
Fans and industry experts call out FIFA's fees on uncapped ticket resales for the 2026 tournament. My latest article for CHOICE
www.choice.com.au/shopping/eve...
Love Joy Division’s music, but when you learn that Ian Curtis voted for Margaret Thatcher suddenly Albo’s shirt choice makes sense
October 24, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Love Joy Division’s music, but when you learn that Ian Curtis voted for Margaret Thatcher suddenly Albo’s shirt choice makes sense
Great to be at the @inforightsproject.bsky.social event on Freedom for the Press. Proud to be in the room alongside so many backers of a free media in Australia, including those supporting Mary Kostakidis in her battle with the Zionist Federation of Australia.
October 14, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Great to be at the @inforightsproject.bsky.social event on Freedom for the Press. Proud to be in the room alongside so many backers of a free media in Australia, including those supporting Mary Kostakidis in her battle with the Zionist Federation of Australia.
The day the last bank left town
Like many communities around the country, the Victorian town of Yarram is reeling from the closure of their last bank
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Like many communities around the country, the Victorian town of Yarram is reeling from the closure of their last bank
www.choice.com.au/money/bankin...
The day the last bank left town | CHOICE
Like many communities around the country, the Victorian town of Yarram is reeling from the closure of their last bank
www.choice.com.au
October 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The day the last bank left town
Like many communities around the country, the Victorian town of Yarram is reeling from the closure of their last bank
www.choice.com.au/money/bankin...
Like many communities around the country, the Victorian town of Yarram is reeling from the closure of their last bank
www.choice.com.au/money/bankin...
It's hard to imagine that it was over three years ago when CHOICE exclusively exposed Kmart, Bunnings and The Good Guys for using creepy and invasive facial recognition technology on their customers without their knowledge or consent. Today full circle - www.choice.com.au/data-protect...
Kmart's facial recognition technology broke the law, commissioner rules | CHOICE
A three year long investigation by the Privacy Commissioner has confirmed what CHOICE suspected
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September 18, 2025 at 12:51 AM
It's hard to imagine that it was over three years ago when CHOICE exclusively exposed Kmart, Bunnings and The Good Guys for using creepy and invasive facial recognition technology on their customers without their knowledge or consent. Today full circle - www.choice.com.au/data-protect...
Jordan overdrew her account to flee family violence, CommBank won't stop charging her fees www.choice.com.au/money/bankin...
Jordan overdrew her account to flee family violence, Commonwealth Bank still won't stop charging her fees | CHOICE
The case raises fresh doubts over the bank’s willingness to refund low-income customers unfairly charged
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September 14, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Jordan overdrew her account to flee family violence, CommBank won't stop charging her fees www.choice.com.au/money/bankin...
For those who have been following, I have been in a mammoth David vs Goliath battle against Consumer Affairs Victoria over a routine Freedom of Information request I sent in 2023. And it is over. I won!
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Our fight with Australia's broken freedom of information system | CHOICE
How our journalist's simple request for a document became a 21-month battle of stubborn wills
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September 5, 2025 at 1:28 AM
For those who have been following, I have been in a mammoth David vs Goliath battle against Consumer Affairs Victoria over a routine Freedom of Information request I sent in 2023. And it is over. I won!
www.choice.com.au/shopping/con...
www.choice.com.au/shopping/con...
At what cost? Cashless society risks leaving some out in the cold - www.choice.com.au/money/bankin...
At what cost? Cashless society risks leaving some out in the cold | CHOICE
Heather fears banks and businesses moving away from cash will further isolate her
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August 28, 2025 at 11:09 PM
At what cost? Cashless society risks leaving some out in the cold - www.choice.com.au/money/bankin...
I'm sorry, but what in the hell is this sentence doing in your article Guardian Australia??? Stigmatising the man in an article about stigma
August 27, 2025 at 2:56 AM
I'm sorry, but what in the hell is this sentence doing in your article Guardian Australia??? Stigmatising the man in an article about stigma
Solar panel company facing mounting allegations of misconduct. Invincible Energy was removed from a government rebate scheme, but allegedly continued to tell customers that the rebate would be available - my latest investigation www.choice.com.au/home-improve...
Solar panel company facing mounting allegations of misconduct | CHOICE
Invincible Energy was removed from a government rebate scheme, but allegedly continued to tell customers that the rebate would be available
www.choice.com.au
August 26, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Solar panel company facing mounting allegations of misconduct. Invincible Energy was removed from a government rebate scheme, but allegedly continued to tell customers that the rebate would be available - my latest investigation www.choice.com.au/home-improve...
After Ultra Violette attacked CHOICE's testing methodology and slung unfounded claims of bias, look who turned out to be on the money???
August 22, 2025 at 2:03 AM
After Ultra Violette attacked CHOICE's testing methodology and slung unfounded claims of bias, look who turned out to be on the money???
Melbourne-based pharmaceutical giant CSL is in the news a bit today and it's CEO attempted to reassure investors about the profits of its blood plasma products which are "sourced all in the US".
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August 19, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Melbourne-based pharmaceutical giant CSL is in the news a bit today and it's CEO attempted to reassure investors about the profits of its blood plasma products which are "sourced all in the US".
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CHOICE is hiring a photographer/videographer based in Sydney. Come work with a great organisation and a bunch of people doing some pretty incredible work
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Videographer / Photographer
Commercial & Marketing • Marrickville, New South Wales 2204, Australia • Full-time. Apply now and secure your next job today!
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August 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM
CHOICE is hiring a photographer/videographer based in Sydney. Come work with a great organisation and a bunch of people doing some pretty incredible work
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employmenthero.com/jobs/positio...
Are targeted ads for mental health apps doing more harm than good?
I investigated the use of targeted advertising by mental health service providers and companies and ask whether bombarding social media users with offers of help is really helping?
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I investigated the use of targeted advertising by mental health service providers and companies and ask whether bombarding social media users with offers of help is really helping?
www.choice.com.au/shopping/pac...
Are targeted ads for mental health apps doing more harm than good? | CHOICE
Social media is bombarding users with offers of support for depression and anxiety, but experts question whether the proliferation of ads may be harming rather than helping those in need.
www.choice.com.au
August 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Are targeted ads for mental health apps doing more harm than good?
I investigated the use of targeted advertising by mental health service providers and companies and ask whether bombarding social media users with offers of help is really helping?
www.choice.com.au/shopping/pac...
I investigated the use of targeted advertising by mental health service providers and companies and ask whether bombarding social media users with offers of help is really helping?
www.choice.com.au/shopping/pac...
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Four Al Jazeera staff, including reporter Anas Al Sharif, were killed in an Israeli attack on a tent for journalists outside the main gate of Gaza's al-Shifa hospital aje.io/onll19
Anas al-Sharif among five Al Jazeera journalists killed by Israel in Gaza
Al Jazeera staff killed in targeted Israeli attack on a tent housing journalists near al-Shifa Hospital, Gaza City.
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August 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Four Al Jazeera staff, including reporter Anas Al Sharif, were killed in an Israeli attack on a tent for journalists outside the main gate of Gaza's al-Shifa hospital aje.io/onll19
Outrage is growing at Commonwealth Bank's refusal to refund $270 million in excessive account fees the bank charged to low income customers over a period of five years www.choice.com.au/money/bankin...
August 7, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Outrage is growing at Commonwealth Bank's refusal to refund $270 million in excessive account fees the bank charged to low income customers over a period of five years www.choice.com.au/money/bankin...
Shame on Hockey Australia for standing by this Islamaphobe www.theage.com.au/national/doe...
‘Does not belong in this country’: Hockey Australia stands by Peris as more anti-Islam re-posts emerge
The Olympic champion shared a series of social media posts scathing of the religion in the lead-up to her election as a director of the government-funded sport.
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July 31, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Shame on Hockey Australia for standing by this Islamaphobe www.theage.com.au/national/doe...
Exclusive: Foxtel's questionable attempt to justify gambling rule breach.
Emails obtained by CHOICE under Freedom of Information laws show the broadcaster's incomprehension of gambling ad regulations - my latest investigation
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Emails obtained by CHOICE under Freedom of Information laws show the broadcaster's incomprehension of gambling ad regulations - my latest investigation
www.choice.com.au/shopping/pac...
Exclusive: Foxtel's questionable attempt to justify gambling rule breach | CHOICE
Emails obtained by CHOICE show Foxtel's incomprehension of gambling ad regulations.
www.choice.com.au
July 30, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Exclusive: Foxtel's questionable attempt to justify gambling rule breach.
Emails obtained by CHOICE under Freedom of Information laws show the broadcaster's incomprehension of gambling ad regulations - my latest investigation
www.choice.com.au/shopping/pac...
Emails obtained by CHOICE under Freedom of Information laws show the broadcaster's incomprehension of gambling ad regulations - my latest investigation
www.choice.com.au/shopping/pac...
I'm going to be on Triple J's Hack program in 10 minutes talking all things Uber, market dominance and what it means for consumers.
July 28, 2025 at 7:47 AM
I'm going to be on Triple J's Hack program in 10 minutes talking all things Uber, market dominance and what it means for consumers.
Sometimes the Freedom of Information system makes you want to bang your head against the wall and give up. Other times it just works. Got a banger of an FOI back today. Story coming soon
July 28, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Sometimes the Freedom of Information system makes you want to bang your head against the wall and give up. Other times it just works. Got a banger of an FOI back today. Story coming soon
Rent bidding is now illegal, but tenants say it's still happening
My latest investigation for CHOICE.
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My latest investigation for CHOICE.
www.choice.com.au/money/proper...
July 27, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Rent bidding is now illegal, but tenants say it's still happening
My latest investigation for CHOICE.
www.choice.com.au/money/proper...
My latest investigation for CHOICE.
www.choice.com.au/money/proper...
July 16, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Ahead of NAIDOC Week I sat down with First Nations consumer champion Lynda Edwards to discuss the growing spaces for First Nations financial counsellors and the need to prioritise financial literacy in Closing The Gap - www.choice.com.au/shopping/con...
Consumer champion: 'Sometimes it needs to just be us mob in the room' | CHOICE
CHOICE spoke to Lynda Edwards about increasing opportunities for First Nations financial counsellors and their work around the country.
www.choice.com.au
July 6, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Ahead of NAIDOC Week I sat down with First Nations consumer champion Lynda Edwards to discuss the growing spaces for First Nations financial counsellors and the need to prioritise financial literacy in Closing The Gap - www.choice.com.au/shopping/con...