Old-world diseases make comeback as cost of living hits diets
Queenslanders are being hospitalised for diet deficiencies so severe they lead to Victorian-era diseases such as scurvy and rickets.
Cost Of Living
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Depressing data: Why Qld is leading the nation on bankruptcies
Queensland has endured another round of summer storms that will put a significant dent in the budget, so economic challenges will come into sharper focus in an election year, says Dan Petrie.
$3000 setback as school spend spikes in cost-of-living crisis
New research has uncovered the staggering amount Queensland parents will spend per child on school supplies in 2024.
On notice: Premier’s letter to supermarket giants over grocery rip-off
Supermarkets have been warned over claims they are charging too much for locally grown fruit and vegetables, with Premier Steven Miles joining demands for greater transparency.
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Coles boss’ bold advice on veg shortage
With the price of iceberg lettuce nearing $7, Coles has urged customers battling soaring grocery prices to “try different recipes”.
Australia’s crisis summed up in one photo
As the cost of fresh produce continues to increase, the price for a very common vegetable has sparked outrage and confusion.
Major sign housing bubble is set to burst
All signs are pointing to a further drop in the property markets over the next few months, with two Aussie cities to feel the brunt of the change.
Easy hacks to save you thousands
Family budgets across the nation are being stretched to the limit as cost of living pressures bite – but there are still ways to save a bucketload.
Three reasons fuel prices are about to explode
Fuel prices are under control – at the moment. But three key factors are about to combine and the impact on Aussie households could be devastating.
Weet-Bix for dinner: What life on minimum wage is like
The rising cost of food, rent and fuel means people are scrambling to cover their basic needs, even if they are employed. How long would you last on the minimum wage?
Rent outrage: Dad cops $180-a-week rise
Desperate renters are paying up to 60 per cent more to keep a roof over their heads, with new figures showing SA’s rental crisis is only getting worse.
Heartbroken couple’s ‘impossible choice’
An Adelaide couple say they are devastated by the sacrifice they were forced to make to win the race for a rental home.
‘No cheap food left’: What struggling SA families have to eat
When even a tin of baked beans cost twice what it used to, many families feeling the pinch are now taking desperate measures.
Food shop shock: Which grocery stores are our priciest?
We’ve crunched the numbers and calculated just how big a bite the different South Australian supermarket stores are taking out of your budget. See where you could save at the checkout.
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