Why hybrid models soar amid EV cost woes
Electric car sales are soaring in Australia but it’s a different story overseas, where interest has begun to plateau. Some brands are hedging their bets on hybrids.
Cost Of Living
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Tax man whacks Aussie workers more than most
Aussie workers are slugged with more income tax than most other advanced countries. See how Australia compares.
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.
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.
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How China’s lockdowns will screw Aussies
A chilling warning has been issued that China’s zero-Covid policy is going to inflict “damage” globally, with more cost of living pain headed our way.
Labor’s bid to put an end to ‘reckless rorting, wasteful spending’
The man bidding for the spot as the next federal treasurer has slammed the Morrison Government for “shovelling cash in the general direction of voters”, saying Labor will focus on cutting wasteful spending in a bid to improve the cost of living for Australians.
Insane price you’re about to pay for coffee
As the cost of living in Australia soars, your daily $4 coffee is at the centre of a battle that’s frothing up over wage rises.
Suburb breakdown: Rates to spike as land values soar 30 per cent
Thousands of devastated homeowners are at risk of hefty rate rises after land values in flood-wrecked suburbs suddenly jumped by as much as 30 per cent. SEARCH YOUR AREA
Photo exposes ridiculous reality for Aussies
A single image of lettuces being sold at Coles for nearly $6 has exposed the stark reality of Australia’s cost of living crisis.
Bidding wars, extreme tactics: Inside Brisbane’s rental apocalypse
Desperate house hunters are engaging in unprecedented bidding wars to secure homes as Brisbane’s rental crisis spirals out of control.
Fuel rip off: Brisbane motorists paying more than other capital cities
The Prime Minister is coming under increasing pressure to take action on petrol prices as it’s revealed Brisbane drivers were already being ripped off at the petrol pump before the price hike.
New fee Aussies are going to hate
Australians are about to be hit with a price increase that will cost the average family an extra $127 a year, but there are ways around it.
House prices could drop 20 per cent
House prices could tumble thanks to a key factor in Australia’s economy which is improving faster than anyone expected.
Why you might finally get a pay rise
A phenomenon dubbed the Great Resignation is about to hit Australia, and despite the scary name, it could actually force wages to increase.
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