Wage boost set for thousands of nurses
Thousands of nurses in one state are in line for a huge wage boost in a new deal with the government, following industrial action shutting down hospital beds and surgeries.
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Worrying sign Aussies crippled by debt
Australians have been warned about leaning on risky high-cost credit options like buy now, pay later and payday loans.
Free $500 still on offer for working Aussies
Working Aussies are entitled to a free $500 cash boost from the government, but time is running out to lock in the money bump.
‘Sleeper issue’ could hit millions of Aussies
There is one fear plaguing the vast majority of working Australians, and experts say it’s not going away.
Why Aussies are rushing to withdraw cash
Aussies have rushed to ATMs all over the country to withdraw thousands in cash – here’s why so many are doing it.
All the changes coming next month
From tax to minimum wage, the financial landscape for Australians will change dramatically from July 1. Here’s what’s coming.
Centrelink ‘trapping people in poverty’
New analysis has revealed some families on Centrelink are unable to afford food, rent and transport.
Winners, losers from Qld budget revealed
Queensland Labor’s state budget for 2024 has been handed down. Here’s the full breakdown of the major winners and some of the losers.
Dire cash problem facing Aussie women
Aussie women are facing a dire gap in one key financial figure compared to their male counterparts, according to new research.
Real estate agent slammed over tent pic
A real estate agent is under fire after uploading a photo of a tent pitched in a local park with multiple laughing emojis.
Simple $10 Coles shop hack revealed
Coles shoppers are in the line to claim an instant $10 off their next shop at one supermarket chain – with bonus deals on a range of custom items also being rolled out through the month.
Paying $36k could make you $240K
Spending tens of thousands of dollars in this way could be one of the best investments you could possibly make.
Warning as $180 bill boost set to expire
The clock is ticking for hundreds of thousands of families to shave $180 off their power bill.
Supermarket reveals giant winter price cut
A supermarket giant has just announced a massive price cut on 200 products in a winter price drop designed to help Aussies keep warm in a cost-of-living crisis.
‘Easy’ way Aussies can earn hundreds
A simple prompt could help earn Aussies hundreds of dollars, as a major bank announces a new alert system.
How to save 20% on your heating bills
Bubble wrap could save you thousands in double glazing costs and hundreds on your energy bills, according to the FixIt Chicks.
Sad new reality in Aussie workforce
A new survey has revealed a sad new reality about the Australian workplace – including one key feature stopping employees from searching for better pay.
Grocery giant delivers epic winter price drop
The country’s biggest retailer has slashed the price on more than 450 products, to help get Aussie families through the winter. Here’s how you can save.
Transport fares slashed to 50c in one state
Bus, train and ferry fares in one Aussie state will be slashed to the cheapest flat fee in the country – with the Premier stating public transport will be “as close to free as you can get”.
‘Vampires’ costing Aussie homes hundreds
Aussie households are being ripped off at an astonishing rate by energy “vampires” that rack up charges on household power bills even when turned off.
‘Little left to squeeze’: Power price warning
The energy regulator has announced lower price caps to reduce bills for many consumers from July 1, but the industry has raised concerns.
23yo on six-figure salary reveals wild budget
A young Aussie earning a comfortable six-figure salary has revealed her intense spending habits and strict $400 act she does every week.
Major bank’s call on pending tax cut
One major Aussie bank has made a huge call about how people will use their tax cut cash boost in the coming months, warning not to expect a shopping spree.
$250k trap you’re probably falling for
If you’re 25 or over, you’re almost certainly making this simple money mistake – and it’s costing you more than $250,000.
Why more Aussies are turning off heaters
Despite the federal government’s $300 electricity bill relief for Aussie households, more than 50 per cent of the population are expected to ditch their heaters this winter.
Surprising detail in celeb chef’s pop-up
A former MasterChef star has launched a free pop-up restaurant in a major Australian city, highlighting one surprising “hero ingredient”.
Albo lashed for ‘billionaire budget’
The government has come under fire for its cost-of-living measures that critics say helps billionaires more than people doing it tough.
5 no-no’s hopeful homeowners are making
An industry expert has revealed five mistakes that would-be homeowners are making before buying their first home.
Surprise landmark in record $100m jackpot
Powerball’s $100m jackpot has topped a surprising landmark in Australian history after no Division 1 winners were announced in Thursday’s draw.
Budget winners and losers revealed
Dealing with a massive spend to weather the pandemic, and serious lack of workers, this state budget’s winners are few and far between.
$400 one-off payment for 700,000 families
There will be a $400 bonus for an estimated 700,000 Aussie families in one state’s budget today.
How restaurants plan to win over diners
Restaurant owners are finding creative ways to entice customers to dine in amid increasing cost of living pressures.
‘Never again’: How PM will fix horror hike
A major change to the way student loans are paid back will wipe out $3bn and benefit millions of people.
This will make you embarrassed to be Aussie
Australians are being faced with a grim reality as thousands buckle under the pressure of the cost of living crisis.
‘Feels free’: 29yo’s money hack goes viral
A young Aussie is going viral for revealing the surprising way she saves money and calling it the “the best thing” she’s ever done.
Easy way Aussies are saving hundreds
Financial insiders say one simple move is saving Aussies more than $600 a year as they try to stay on top of higher living costs.
Truth of ‘confusing’ discount labels exposed
Australia’s biggest grocery chains have been exposed for using “confusing” labels as many shoppers reveal they can’t tell if prices are a genuine discount.
Chalmers flags big boost for one group
Students saddled with unpaid placements and soaring debts could be in line for relief in next month’s Federal Budget, the Treasurer has hinted.
Why this dress is so controversial
This designer dress is one of 70,000 designs that triggered a big conversation about the future of Australian fashion.
Surprising group buying up homes
Aussies are battling explosive house price growth with a smart new trick that means they can buy a property without moving out into the boondocks.
Why financial struggles unlikely to change
Aussies struggling to pay for basic essentials are unlikely to get ahead while government payments remain low, advocates warn.
What Aussies are paying $8.8m a day on
Experts are urging Australians to get on top of their credit cards as the eye-watering post-Christmas debt grew again in February.
4.2m Aussies think this is worse than cheating
Heartbreak comes in many forms, but a shocking new poll suggests one in five Australians see one particular act as worse than cheating.
Rich Dad Poor Dad author’s wild rant
Fans paid up to $1500 to see the author speak live – but soon got more than they bargained for.
Major issue with simple design flaw
Aussie homeowners are falling for a home design trend that will cost them hundreds of dollars every year.
Side hustles making Aussies thousands
As the cost of living rises, Aussies are increasingly turning to side hustles to make ends meet – with some seeing returns of up to $10,000 a month.
Aussies under pressure to do this
Millions of Australians feel under pressure to make one very big change to their work life, and it’s all about survival.
Aussie mums’ tips to save hundreds
Two working mums are at the forefront of Australia’s changing retail landscape, revealing how they save hundreds in a cost-of-living squeeze.
One thing that has Aussies stressed
One thing has millions of Australians stressed after “aggressive” interest rate hikes and a cost-of-living crisis.
‘Concern’: Dire state of Aussies’ savings
A new report into the financial health of the nation has revealed the shocking truth for millions of Australians.
Retail giant spruiks sale on massive TVs
A retail giant has just announced a price drop for a television that will transform your home into a mini-cinema.
Mortgage suggestion that ‘shocks’ people
Many Australians are paying too much over a range of loans, and there’s one thing they can do to free up hundreds every month.
‘Cruel’: One issue hurting renters
Rental properties across Australia were rendered “barely habitable” over the summer, according to new data.
The ‘strategic approach’ one couple used to win rental
South Australia is moving to entrench wide-ranging protections for renters and prospective tenants struggling to lock down a place to stay.
State hit hardest by single bill
An Australian state is being hardest hit by the housing crisis with families forking out more than half their income for their mortgage.
Ex-Qantas exec new CEO of retail giant
A leading Australian retailer has announced its newest chief executive on the same day it revealed half-year profits of more than $50m.
One mistake costing Aussies $2000 a year
Australians are wasting up to $2000 every year on one avoidable mistake, with items in every kitchen the main culprit.
Big change for Centrelink payments in 7 days
Centrelink payments are set to increase next week when indexation on payments comes into effect – here’s how much more money you’ll get.
Crazy reason supermarkets make profit
Vegetable farmers have told a Senate inquiry into supermarket practices they have reached “breaking point” over pricing.
Crafty way Aussie woman saves money
Australians are coming up with creative ways to save during the cost of living crisis, with one Aussie sharing her $3.28 butter hack.
‘Significant’: Mortgage trick to save $52,000
Aussies are paying a crippling 48 per cent of their wages to home loan repayments – but there’s a way you can make this work better for you.
One bill costing Aussies half their pay
Australian families are spending almost half their income on just one bill, as experts warn the issue has reached “crisis point”.
HelloFresh boss takes aim at supermarkets
The boss of the popular mealkit delivery service says “sneaky” tactics and promotions are costing Aussies far more.
Why Bunnings has won Aussies’ loyalty
Bunnings has scored a major victory over one of Australia’s most recognisable supermarkets.
Millions of Aussies to get cash boost
Aussies on the age pension, disability support pension and JobSeeker will pocket extra cash.
Big miss that could cost Aussies thousands
More than a quarter of Australians are skipping out on a crucial safety net as the cost of living crisis bites – and the next bout of wild weather could cost them big.
Crisis forcing Aussies to shop smarter
Aussies are becoming smarter shoppers as they try to stretch budgets further during the cost of living crisis.
Surprises in Aussies’ Google searches
“Stop snoring” or “stop drinking”? For many Aussies, one option is much more important than the other.
Mundane act freaking out Aussie households
Almost four million Australian households experience major financial stress every time they do one thing and the numbers are getting worse.
Aussie dream dying as new loans collapse
The dream of owning your own home has motivated millions to save over generations, but the latest data on new loans for first home buyers suggests many Aussies are giving up.
Major stressor for Aussie households revealed
Aussie households have revealed the No.1 thing that is killing them as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite.
How AI can save you time and money
She’s on the Money host Victoria Devine reveals her latest money-saving hack to set you on right path for a financially successful 2024.
Weird way Aussies are using cash
Bank notes are being used in a surprising way by many Australian households, according to a fresh report.
Kochie’s 6 cost-of-living tips for Albo
The former Sunrise host has given Anthony Albanese his tips on delivering timely cost-of-living relief to Aussies doing it tough.
A billionaire is paying my rent
A fortunate city dweller has allegedly found himself a billionaire benefactor who’s offered to foot his housing bill.
‘Taboo’ way Gen Z are saving $450 a month
Adoptees of the Gen Z social media finance trend of 2024 are saving $450 a month on average, according to one of Australia’s biggest banks.
Aussie homeowners‘ concerning new trend
More than one million Australian households can barely pay their mortgage and a worrying trend from refinancers is leaving experts concerned.
Shock back-to-school costs revealed
The amount Australians will be spending on school supplies this year has been revealed, and the figure may shock you.
PM makes major, urgent cost crisis move
With a cost of living crisis spiralling out of control, the Prime Minister has taken emergency action.
Parents’ desperate back to school move
More parents are being forced to make a desperate move as their children go back to school.
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