What ‘lipstick index’ tells us about Aussies’ buying habits
It seems Aussies are ‘splurging’ on the little luxuries in life as they grapple with the cost of living crisis.
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A schnit rich: Unhinged prediction for price of pub stable
South Aussies could soon be paying $40 for a pub schnitzel, an industry leader says, claiming red tape is killing the hospitality industry.
Industry left behind by cost of living crisis
One crucial industry has lost around a third of its workforce, and is now struggling to keep afloat, as the cost of living crisis bites down hard.
One fifth of homeowners facing new threat
Homeowners across the country have been left exposed to a growing problem ahead of the next RBA rates decision because of moves they made during the pandemic.
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More petrol pain … RACQ warns of record price
THE State’s peak motoring body has raised fears unleaded petrol prices in Queensland could once again break records in March.
$15 pay rise for pensioners on way
PENSIONERS can expect an extra $15 in their pocket when government payments go up in line with inflation later this month.
Deputy mayor says Tweed residents in financial stress
ABOUT 40% of Tweed Shire residents living in rental accommodation are in financial stress, according to a report compiled by council staff.
What will boom workers do when stream of money ends?
ACCOUNTANT Bob Lamont says people who have enjoyed high disposable incomes in Gladstone are in for a rude shock when construction ends on Curtis Island.
Queensland rent prices rise by 20% in five years
RENTAL prices have risen by 20% in the past five years across Queensland.
Hip pocket hit as budget costs families extra $600 a year
COST of living pressures for families may worsen, with expenses set to blow out by $600 more a year when the State Government hands down the budget.
$812,000: The cost of raising two children
THE average cost of raising a child has risen by 50% over the past five years, new research reveals.
Factors driving up cost of fuel
WHEN you buy snacks at the service station, you might well be lowering fuel prices.
Power bills spark pledge from MP McArdle to aid needy
ENERGY minister Mark McArdle has pledged to fight to keep electricity prices down, following reports Warwick pensioners are relinquishing food to pay bills.
Aussie seniors receive much needed boost to pension
AUSTRALIA’S 3.5 million pensioners will begin noticing a little extra cash in their pockets.
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