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Melanie Burgess is a data journalist, covering a wide range of topics by finding stories in numbers. She is based in Brisbane but writes for local, regional and state mastheads nationally.

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Melanie Burgess

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DAILY TELEGRAPH 27TH SEPTEMBER 2022Pictured at the offices of Full Stop Australia in Sydney is CEO Hayley Foster.Full Stop Australia is a an important foundation working as an advocate for sexual violence and assault victims.Picture: Richard Dobson

‘We need to invest’: DV support services say more money is needed

Advocates say the $1.7 billion in the budget to improve women and children’s safety is not enough to achieve the government’s “ambitious goal”.

National

Gordon Mills (and teresa Kraus) in Austria. Picture: Supplied

7 countries where Aussies can halve cost of living

Australia has reciprocal working holiday arrangements with 45 countries. See how rent, grocery prices and general cost of living compares for each.

Full ListCosts

Christmas Prawn prices are hitting $50 dollars a kilo for some varieties. Pictured are generic photos at Musumeci Seafoods today at the Sydney Fish Markets.

Grocery prices: What you will pay less for

New data reveals which groceries are going up in price and which ones will save you money. See what’s on the list.

SmartDaily

Working in the publc sector can be more lucrative than the private sector for many employees depending on their skill set.

Where to find best salaries for your job type

Some workers are more likely to earn a high salary in a government role, while others are better off in a private company. See how your role stacks up.

Full listTasmania

Heavy rain in Hobart, HCC worker clears a drain on Collins Street. Picture: Chris Kidd.

Rainbombs by suburb: Who is copping the most wet weather

Official Bureau of Meteorology figures show how many rain and temperature records have already been broken in Tasmania this year. Find your suburb’s weather stats on our interactive map.

Full listNorthern Territory

Chris Horsman of Fannie Bay beating the build up any way he can.Picture: Glenn Campbell

Rainbombs by suburb: Who is copping the most wet weather

Official Bureau of Meteorology figures show how many rain and temperature records have already been broken in the NT this year. Find your area’s weather stats on our interactive map.

Full listNSW

WEEKEND TELEGRAPHS SPECIAL - 4 MARCH - 2022. SPEAK TO JEFF DARMANIN ON PICTURE DESK BEFORE USE - The clean up continues in Lismore after record rains and flood hit the northern NSW town on Sunday and Monday with the Wilsons River recording a height of 14.3m with the Lismore CBD and surrounding area the hardest hit. South Lismore resident Andrew Rose lives on Casino St with his family and had to punch a wall through the roof to get out and escape the rising flood waters. Pictured with daughter Gemma 18 cleaning up after the waters receded. Picture: Toby Zerna

Rainbombs by suburb: Who is copping the most wet weather

Official Bureau of Meteorology figures show how many rain and temperature records have already been broken in NSW this year. Find your suburb’s weather stats on our interactive map.

Full listQLD News

27/02/2022: L-R Locals Bruce Maddox and Raoul DÃ¢â¬â¢Arcy look at a submerged Land Rover as they paddle to their homes n Oxley for the first time after floods and rain swamped Brisbane. Pic Lyndon Mechielsen/The Australian

Incredible list of Qld weather records already broken

Official Bureau of Meteorology figures show how many climate records have already been broken in Queensland this year as more wild weather is on the way.

Full listNews

MELBOURNE, OCTOBER 7, 2022: Melburnians dodge the rain during a heavy weather event. Picture: Mark Stewart

Rainbombs by suburb: Who is copping the most wet weather

Official Bureau of Meteorology figures show how many rain and temperature records have already been broken in Victoria this year. Find your suburb’s weather stats on our interactive map.

Full listSA News

October 13 2022: Harvey Richards (6) plays in the puddles at Uraidla.Hills towns have broken records for rainfall this year. Hills towns have broken records for rainfall this year. Picture: Kelly Barnes

Rainbombs by suburb: Who is copping the most wet weather

Official Bureau of Meteorology figures show how many rain and temperature records have been broken in South Australia this year. Find your suburb’s weather stats on our interactive map.

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