RBA’s major clue on next rates decision
Struggling Aussie homeowners could get a rate cut sooner rather than later as the Reserve Bank says it is “increasingly confident” about a reduction.
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Major change to Aussie cash revealed
A major change to Aussie cash could be on the cards – which would essentially keep cash in the Australian system despite the dominance of card payments.
Aussie dad loses everything in cruel job scam
The opportunity seemed like a good way to make some cash on the side. But it was soon taking up all his time — and money.
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An estranged Aussie mum hadn’t spoken to her son in years when she embraced him back into her life — but one question she asked revealed a chilling problem.
Common items secretly costing you hundreds
A few small lifestyle changes could save Aussies hundreds of dollars on their power bills this festive season, a leading electrical expert has revealed.
Huge benefit 14m Aussies have weeks to get
Millions of Aussies are rushing to make appointments so they can claim extras from their health insurance before the December 31 cut off.
How much petrol will cost you over Xmas
Aussie drivers have been warned that fuel prices are expected to rise ahead of the Christmas period. Here’s how much you’re likely to pay in your state.
ATO text making Aussies very angry
Aussies have taken to social media to share their thoughts, feelings, and big concerns about the refund they’ve just received from the government.
‘$1000’: Kiwi dad cries at Aussie supermarket
A father of three who recently relocated his family has admitted he got a little emotional after checking the receipt of his last Aldi shop.
Habit 270,000 Aussies have now dropped
It was something many Aussies used to not even think twice about doing, now new research has revealed the impact the past decade has had on one specific habit.
Outrage over 22yo’s Centrelink admission
A young Aussie has caused divide online by revealing the staggering amount she’s saved while on Centrelink benefits.
Why this Christmas is toughest for Aussies
Christmas is one of the happiest times of the year, but as the cost-of-living crisis worsens, millions of Australians are giving up essentials to put presents under the tree.
‘Pathetic’: Customer payment details leaked
An Australian retailer’s hack has leaked concerning data and one customer has been left “infuriated” by the impact and lack of remorse.
Surprising falls on Aussie Xmas favourites
Falling prices at the checkout mean Aussie families are tipped to pay slightly less for Christmas BBQ favourites this holiday season, according to new research.
Trump threatens to rip away US norm
Donald Trump has taken to X to share his latest plan and it has completely divided, even people who voted for him.
Why RBA is being blamed for inflation
The RBA’s slow response to the post-Covid economic boom is to blame for Australians paying more on their mortgage today, a consulting firm has found.
Aussie takes on bank over $11k scam
After a Melbourne man was scammed out of $11,000 and confronted his bank, he didn’t expect to hear this.
‘Keep phone down’: Trick to steal $5k
Scammers asked the man a seemingly innocent question. But when he complied with their request, it cost him $5000.
Marriage trend that needs to end right now
There’s a popular new trend taking off online, but there’s a very grim reason no one should be laughing.
Couple in mortgage hell, hit hard by Xmas
It is the most festive time of the year, but it can also be the most “stressful”, especially for a family of three living off one salary.
Surprising Aussie fashion trend revealed
Buy-now pay-later giant Afterpay has revealed some surprising Aussie fashion trends in its latest Afterpaid report, with one colour dominating 2024.
Group running out of cash every month
Some people from one cohort are reporting having to steal essential items more frequently to survive the cost-of-living crunch.
HECS balances slashed from today
If you can actually remember your MyGov login, you should probably take a squiz at how much HECS you owe after tonight.
‘Devastated’: Despicable act against 95yo
It’s a picturesque coastal town where a terrifying incident has been hidden and police are yet to catch the person involved.
Terrifying debt trend emerges in Sydney
A video of Aussies going about their shopping has exposed a concerning Christmas trend, with people making some major admissions.
‘Liable’: Sperm donor truth no one talks about
A young Aussie has revealed the wild reason she’s planning to sell her home and why she needs to “lessen her expenses” as she prepares for a big life change.
91 per cent chance of this interest rate call
The RBA board will meet on Tuesday and announce the final cash rate decision for 2024 later in the day.
Amazon delivers huge Christmas update
Online behemoth Amazon has just announced the cut-off date for its Christmas Day delivery service.
Lucky Aussies become instant millionaires
Three lucky Aussies have become instant millionaires over the weekend, after scoring the lucky numbers which led to them taking home more than $1m each in Lotto prizes.
Text message ruins woman’s life
A Melbourne couple who lost a staggering $1.9 million to scammers eerily came face-to-face with one of the criminals while they were holidaying in China.
Graph reveals insane price hike of iconic item
It’s one of the most legendary Aussie items of all time – but it’s getting harder and harder to afford as prices explode and wages plummet.
Power bills cut for Christmas in one state
Households in one state are getting a cash kicker to knock the top off power bills before Christmas.
Group of Aussies to get big cash boost
More than one million Australians will receive a boost to their social security payments in the new year due to annual indexation.
Chart reveals why Australia is screwed
Australians are getting poorer and a leading economist has produced a simple chart that shows why.
Sign Aussie recession tipped to end
A recession gripping Australia’s struggling retail sector is tipped to end – as household confidence grows and consumers look to spend their tax cuts.
Surprise reason for Aussie spending jump
A surprise jump in spending in major two areas has given early indications Aussies are starting to spend again, in spite of a high cost of living.
Shrinkflation hits festive treats
At least five different products from Woolworths, Aldi and Lindt have become the latest casualties in the ‘shrinkflation epidemic’ plaguing Aussie shoppers.
‘Insulting’: Albo spends $18k on flowers
The Prime Minister treated world leaders to a $40,000 performance at dinner adorned with $18,000 worth of flowers, new documents reveal.
Most trusted Aussie brands revealed
Despite using privacy-invading facial recognition cameras, a major retailer has held its spot as the No.1 most trusted Australian brand.
Supermarket launches huge $2m giveaway
Thousands of shoppers will be in the running to win up to $100 off their next shop as part of an instant win giveaway in the lead-up to the festive season.
‘Not fair’: Gov wants to end $3 bank fee
The Albanese government has slammed a bank’s decision to charge customers a fee to withdraw money from their own accounts, claiming it “doesn’t seem fair”.
‘97 times’: Albo’s reminder of broken promise
As the federal election looms, Peter Dutton has used a three-year anniversary to attack Anthony Albanese over a broken promise.
Aussies hunt for scammers who stole $14k
A Melbourne man saw his money disappear from his account but was shocked when the bank blamed him. What he did next changed everything.
Christmas tradition Aussies are ditching
Aussies looking to cut back this Christmas are walking away from this holiday tradition, but it might not be saving them as much as they think.
Brutal price hike coming for Aussies
Cigarettes are right near the top of the list of the fastest-rising prices in Australia – and it’s hurting all of us, even nonsmokers.
$2.3bn in lost Aussie cash up for grabs
Aussies may be entitled to a share in billions of dollars’ worth of “unclaimed money” accumulated over the years. Here’s how you can find out if you’re eligible.
Millions of Aussies to get HECS refunds
Three million Aussies will get hundreds of dollars wiped off their HECS debts, with the new laws set to change how pesky annual indexation charges are applied.
‘Sold out’: Greens lashed on housing
The Greens have been accused of selling out in agreeing to back Labor’s Help To Buy bill, with the Liberal Party vowing to repeal the law if they win the election.
Push for $26 a day boost for Aussies
The Australian Council of Social Services has urged the government to lift the Jobseeker rate in line with the aged pension.
Pokies crackdown to ‘save lives and livelihoods’
A state government is making big changes to clamp down on the “harmful” industry’s grip on addicted gamers.
Scam warning ahead of Black Friday sales
Australia Post says consumers need to be on guard for scams as Black Friday sales ramp up and criminals target unsuspecting victims.
State’s massive $280m cost-of-living move
Hundreds of thousands of Aussies are due to share in $280m worth of cost-of-living relief, including hundreds of dollars being allocated for each schoolchild.
Top university makes major fee change
One of the USA’s most prestigious universities is making a radical change and others are following in its footsteps.
Supermarket giant grilled on vacant land
One of Australia’s two supermarket giants has denied it is sitting on unused land in one capital city to stop any competitors opening up.
Aussies set to pay more for stamps
With less and less Aussies sending letters by mail, Australia Post is hoping to increase stamp prices in an effort to curb its financial losses.
Shock salary Aussies need to start a family
A new report has revealed the insane amount of money Australians need to earn in two major cities to live comfortably and start a family.
State’s crackdown on ‘dodgy’ builders
One Aussie state has made a huge move to crack down on unregistered tradies ripping off homeowners – urging people to “dob” them into an anonymous tip off line.
How big 4 banks are foiling scammers
Major Aussie banks are teaming up to try to stop scammers before transactions have even left a victim’s account.
One call drains 23yo’s bank account
A young man discovered he had been tricked in one “normal” phone call. But he was shocked by what the bank let happen next.
State’s homelessness crisis ‘at its worst’
The housing and homelessness crisis is so bad in one major state that a peak body has called on political parties to commit to a bold election platform.
Overworked Aussies ‘ripped off’ $91bn
Australians have the legal right to put their work phone on ‘do not disturb’ during out of office hours, but bosses are ignoring these new laws.
200,000 Aussies eligible for $1100 payment
More than 200,000 homeowners are eligible for cost of living concessions, are you one of them?
Experts make major rate call
Aussies are doing what the Reserve Bank of Australia is asking and cutting back on spending, but they might need to wait nine months for a reduction on their mortgage.
Medical costs cripple struggling Aussies
More than a quarter of people living in disadvantaged areas are forgoing important trips to the dentist as costs continue to cripple everyday Australians.
Simple hack to prepare for Christmas lunch
Cost-of-living threatens to blow out the cost of Christmas lunch for lots of Aussies, but one retailer reckons there’s an easy way to space out spending for the big day.
94yo man scammed out of $10k
The 94-year-old man has lost nearly $10,000 in a cruel scam, with police releasing photos of a man they believe can assist with inquiries.
Class action filed against Coles, Woolies
Legal papers have officially been filed against Coles and Woolworths on behalf of consumers in relation to alleged dodgy sale prices.
Astonishing Sydney comment says it all
If you ever needed proof our blessed politicians are out of touch, cast your eyes to this unbelievable interview with the NSW Housing Minister.
Sad reason woman’s home always filthy
A 36-year-old woman has revealed the awful state of her home and why it was always filthy. The reason is heartbreaking.
Coles backroom staff ordered back to office
Another major Australian corporation is ordering staff back into the office, in another sign the pandemic-era work from home norm is changing.
Coles chairman’s tone-deaf comment
Coles chairman James Graham has raised eyebrows after accusing Aussies of using the cost of living crisis to turn on supermarkets.
Aussies’ surprising cost of living outlook
Aussie consumers and businesses are seeing through the high cost of living as sentiment and spending improve, new reports show.
‘Disaster’: Life savings wiped while in bank
A Melbourne woman has revealed the “disaster” she found herself in as scammers drained her life savings, including while she was in her bank branch.
Coles worker’s astonishing claim goes viral
An anonymous Coles worker has accused the supermarket giant of “gaslighting” its customers after a shopper slammed the price of a popular sweet snack.
’Nowhere else’: Grim reality for Aussie farmers
Aussie farmers are up in arms about supermarket behemoths Coles and Woolies, but an ACCC hearing has heard they have nowhere else to go.
Lambo guy’s ‘awesome job’ in Adelaide
An Australian billionaire, who became famous for buying multimillion dollar homes on The Block, says he had a “fantastic time” at his “awesome job” in Adelaide.
Election date clue in Albo’s big announcement
Australians may be closer to knowing when they are heading to the polls next year, after the Prime Minister appeared to drop a clue in a key policy call.
Son storms into house as $36k stolen in scam
Sinister criminals are targeting Australians, draining their bank accounts, but also threatening and abusing them along the way.
Banks profit $200k from single mortgage
The big four banks are profiting a huge $200k off the average Aussie mortgage by charging higher than neccesary interest rates, new research has found.
Major pledge to overhaul student debt
Australians lamenting burdensome student loans could get major relief under an overhaul being proposed by the Albanese government.
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