Power to the people: How electric bill shock will affect South Aussies
Labor promised a $275 cut in their power bills, but will deliver an average $1000 rise. We hit the streets to ask South Australians how it will affect their hip pockets.
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New cheap European SUV coming to Australia
The price of new cars has skyrocketed but an established brand is planning to introduce a range of cheaper models in Australia.
‘Typical Labor’: Aussies react to federal budget
Australians have delivered their verdict after the Albanese government unveiled its first budget. Here’s who has come out on top, who’s missed out.
Your Federal Budget 5-minute guide
Housing, childcare, and education changes are coming, as is cost of living relief for some Aussies. See the full guide of how the budget now affects you.
Qld robbed of $1bn in Labor budget, Premier says ‘no worries’
Despite Queensland copping $1 billion in major projects cuts in the federal budget, the Premier has given it her stamp of approval. VOTE IN OUR POLL
‘Armageddon’: Lives at risk over broken power price promise
The Treasurer’s backflip on a pledge repeated 97 times on the campaign trail has prompted fears people will die if they can’t afford heating. Would you vote for Labor again if power bills don’t come down? Have your say in our poll.
Pampered pets, top-shelf grog: Why Queenslanders can’t stop spending
Queenslanders are splurging on day-to-day costs despite the rising cost of living. Here’s where your money is going.
Home prices suffer record fall
Australian home prices have plunged by the biggest margin since records began, as rapid fire interest rate rises play havoc with the market.
Celeb chef’s $5m aged care food deal turns sour
TV chef Maggie Beer’s $5 million budget windfall to improve food in aged care homes has been blasted by dietitians. See why.
‘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”.
Australia eyeing $2b UFO-like stealth bomber
Australia’s defence force is sizing up whether to buy the world’s most feared stealth bomber after the federal budget delivered the highest defence spend in more than two decades.
Calculate your tax and see why you’re being dudded
The federal government has confirmed tax cuts are coming, but first there is some pain in the way. See who will pay what and when.
How bikies, mafia and Asian triads will be smashed
Organised crime figures have been put on notice with a big boost in the federal budget to catch the organised crime crooks. This is how it will work.
$6500 bonus for one group of Aussies
Anthony Albanese is splashing the cash on “responsible” cost-of-living measures, despite warnings of global doom-and-gloom.
Bad news for ute and 4WD owners
Tradies and country drivers are being hit hard financially and there is little end in sight to the pain at the bowser, but the cause has now been revealed.
The Aussies set for $9000 bonus
Anthony Albanese will hand down his first budget next week, with one group of Aussies set to cash in.
The $928 cost workers shouldn’t be paying
Australia’s frontline workers are digging deep for a cost they should never have had to cover, new research shows.
How to get $15k cash back to study
Australians interested in a career will get up to $15k of their course fees paid under a new ADF initiative. See how it works.
Tragic proof biggest Aussie ‘dream is over’
Chilling new research has revealed one of the biggest Australian dreams is now well and truly out of reach for most of the population.
When to charge children board, and how much
As surging household costs sting family budgets, many young adults get a free ride from mum and dad. Should they pay board?
Big change to pension Aussies want
Experts are calling for changes to be made to the Australian pension that would help over 65s. Have your say in our poll.
Solar power – how to make sure you don’t get ripped off
Why it’s high time to look to the sun to save on household running costs and to care for our environment, experts explain how to avoid getting ripped off.
Staggering cost of food in SA’s Far North
$3 a litre for fuel. Two chops for $27. Two litres of milk for $8.50. And forget lettuce. For some people in the APY Lands it’s steal or starve.
Cost of dying set to rise in wake of Public Trustee report
The first major review of Queensland’s Public Trustee in over two decades could be bad news for those dealing with deceased estates.
Australia’s most expensive childcare suburbs revealed
Aussie parents are forking out more than $1000 a week to put their children in childcare. See where the country’s most expensive childcare suburbs are.
Fuel costs to pass $2 a litre as drivers hit with double blow
The mix of the end of the excise cut and the height of the fuel cycle will soon see massive hikes at the bowser.
Should you fine your kids for wasting money?
Surging living costs are prompting parents to have some tough talks about household wastage, but do fines take it too far?
’Impossible’: Photo reveals Aussie crisis
One photo has summed up the “impossible” choice facing one young Sydney family as the nation battles a worsening crisis.
Seven-star rated homes that can save you thousands
New building codes will enable Aussies to save thousands on their power bills. See the incredible home features that have allowed this family to slash their costs.
Free flights: How loyalty cards can pay off
Savvy Aussie shoppers can save thousands of dollars a year using loyalty cards. See how you can get free holidays and discounts on phone purchases.
Why you should use your frequent flyer points now
With fares for international and domestic flights hitting new highs, an expert reveals why your frequent flyer points have never been more valuable.
Cost-cutting hacks for families
When you have a family, cutting costs means thinking outside of the box. Find out how to save money on toys, sports equipment and school uniforms.
Six ways to chop your grocery bill
Surging prices on supermarket shelves are hitting household budgets hard, but savvy shoppers are fighting back. See how they cut costs.
Interest rates: Three more Lowe blows before Christmas
The RBA’s crusade against inflation has recast the lives of many Australian families. Governor Philip Lowe will hit them again and again and again by year’s end, experts say.
Rate rise stress: How to get your mortgage under control
Cash-strapped homeowners are facing a “ticking time bomb” after another rate rise. Here’s what to do before your fixed term ends.
How to keep cash coming into your wallet
Finding ways to make more money is posisble — no matter how tough things can get. Experts explain simple steps and changes you can make.
Five ways to guarantee you get a huge pay rise
Here are the five things your boss wants to see before you book a meeting to ask for a pay rise.
Bank’s subtle change to home loans
Mortgage customers looking to move away from the Commonwealth Bank will now have to add in an extra step before they can start the process.
Cut price, not corners to sort out your garden
All your enthusiasm to sort out your garden and backyard now it’s spring, or to prepare it for sale, is wasted if you don’t go about it in the right way.
How to choose a builder that won’t go bust
If you’re choosing a builder for your home you should be worried about them going bust, says Scott Pape. But there are some practical steps you can take to significantly reduce the risk.
‘Far worse’: Hidden sting for Aussies
Australians have dealt with spikes in inflation before, but there’s a worrying detail that could make the coming months even more difficult than we’ve seen before.
What Aussies are paying more for now
Putting food on the table has become a lot more stressful for many, with the average supermarket shop almost 6 per cent more expensive than a year ago, but good deals can still be found.
Major change coming for Aussie pensioners
Laws determining how much Australian pensioners can earn are set for a major overhaul, the PM has announced.
‘Heartbreaking’: Sydney boss blames ‘society’
An Aussie business owner has hit out at customers who choose “convenience and instant gratification”, blaming “society” after her shop’s collapse.
Kick in the teeth: Aussie kid’s $3K dental bill blunder
The $3000 dental bill an Aussie family was left to foot exposes a massive flaw in the federal government’s child dental scheme. WARNING: Graphic
How to take the stress out of home renovation
What to do now the construction boom has collided with an over-worked, under-supplied building industry.
Home rubbish cleanup goes hi-tech – about time
n a world where a robot can do the vacuuming, and you can turn on the electric blanket with your phone while you drop off the babysitter, cleaning up has finally caught up.
‘Sick of fighting’: Charity boss in tears after council rejection
An Adelaide charity boss has broken down in a council meeting after it knocked back her third attempt to move her charity organisation into a vacant centre.
Aussies slugged with $80k price hike
A string of company collapses in the construction sector have revealed the pain of rising prices, but renters are also set to take a bigger hit.
Power shortages predicted as coal, gas taken out of market
An “urgent response” is required to meet South Australia’s electricity demand by mid next year, with power shortages predicted.
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