‘Monster’: 29yo’s HECS shock after 5 years
A fed-up Aussie worker has revealed the “monster” HECS debt still hanging over her head, despite finishing her degree years ago.
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Banks to pay $60m to ripped-off customers
Major banks have been caught charging vulnerable customers thousands in unnecessary fees, with one of the big four set to pay nearly $50m.
$50 price tag to watch Sydney NYE fireworks
North Sydney Council will charge $50 to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks from Blues Point, ending decades of free access to the prime harbour viewing spot.
Lib Senator goes rogue on key Labor Bill
A Liberal senator banished to the backbench is breaking from the opposition to push for major changes to Labor’s student debt-slashing Bill.
41yo went from having ‘nothing’ to millions
A mum from Perth revealed the moment she realised she “basically had nothing” and the wild thing that happened next.
Big step to kick off $25 medicines pledge
Labor will begin its first steps to bring down the cost of PBS-listed medicines from $31.60 to just $25. Here’s how it’ll work.
‘How is that possible?’: Wild HECS debt figure
The highest student loan debt currently held by a single person has left Australians completely gobsmacked.
36yo broke down over Centrelink rejection
A young Aussie has detailed the moment she broke down after being rejected from Centrelink despite her dire situation.
The time you’re most likely to get scammed
A major bank has run the numbers and revealed the time of day Australians are most likely to lose their money to scammers.
AFP warns of bizarre money mule crime wave
Australians have been given a bizarre warning with police urging people to stop renting out their bank accounts to criminals.
Spending surges on RBA rate cut hopes
Australian shoppers spent an astonishing amount online, with end of financial year sales and rate cut hopes driving customer demand.
Why this day matters for a rate cut
The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered a shock call on rates, with the woman at the top citing the release of quarterly inflation figures is key to the next cut.
One thing RBA decision won’t change
Australia’s house prices have been on the rise since the RBA began its rate cutting cycle, but don’t expect a repeat of the post Covid run, experts reveal.
Aldi makes move Aussies demanded
Aldi has announced a new trial aimed at changing how Australians shop with the supermarket giant.
May spending surge crushes expectations
Aussies are spending more than this time last year, but it is not strong enough to stop a rate cut in July.
‘Realistic’: Why this list has gone so viral
What was meant to be a light hearted list of goals for 2025 has now reached millions of people for one grim reason.
‘Horrendous’: Calls to ban sinister practice
As debt collectors descended, one Aussie described the “nightmare” experience she endured as consumer groups call for it to be banned.
Young Aussie’s confession says it all
A young woman’s blunt assessment of her future in Sydney has captured a growing sentiment shared by Australians under 40.
‘30-50’: Maccas CEO reveals big changes
An exclusive interview with the man leading Maccas in Australia has revealed big changes for the fast-food giant in the next 12 months.
Dire flaw in Labor’s student fee cut plan
A leading research body has pointed out a dire flaw in Labor’s signature policy to slash student debts by 20 per cent, instead urging them to implement a flat rate cut of $5500.
Significant doubt on Aussie council’s future
The future of an entire Aussie regional council is in “significant doubt” after a damning audit – with revelations one employee worked from a Caribbean island for almost a year.
The pub tradition cost of living killed
Shouting a mate a beer at the pub is on the way out thanks to cost-of-living pressures and a technology breakthrough.
Proof Aussies still cautious about spending
Australians are slowly heading back to the stores, but the boost was a lot less than experts were anticipating.
What you’ll pay if World War III breaks out
With the world seemingly teetering on the edge of World War III, this is the exact amount you will have to pay if the unthinkable occurs.
Grim message to Albo on $634 bill hike
A woman whose electricity bill is set to rise by $634 this year has delivered a sad message to the PM, after revealing she is forced to stay in bed to keep warm in her home.
Big tax return mistakes you need to avoid this year
Taxpayers are being warned “if they can’t substantiate it, they can’t claim it” as the end of the financial year approaches.
Big bank’s bizarre way to stop scammers
In an Australian banking first, one of the country’s big four banks has revealed a unique new strategy they will use to combat scammers.
Mid East conflict to spark Aussie car shift
A major car shift could erupt across Australia off the back of volatile oil prices, sparked by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Australians’ insane net worth revealed
Australians have added more than $125bn to their household wealth in just the first quarter of 2025 thanks to one thing.
‘Bleak’ sum Aussies left with after expenses
A sobering new report has revealed the measly amount low-paid Aussies are able to save after paying for crucial expenses like rent, food and transport.
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