‘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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Major tax change impacting millions
Millions of Australians are being urged to check their tax status ahead of a law aimed at recouping $45bn coming into effect in just a few days.
‘Overstep’: City’s gas phase-out slammed
A major Aussie capital city has announced it will phase out future residential gas appliances by the end of the year, despite the Premier slamming it as an “overstep”.
Where to buy the cheapest groceries
Consumer group CHOICE has measured the price of a basket of groceries across Australia’s four big supermarket chains. Here are the results.
Wild debt 26yo got in doing OnlyFans
A young woman has revealed the wild moment she had to face just how much debt she was in, despite earning a dream monthly salary.
Proof 30yo Aussies have never had it worse
For much of Australia’s history, each new generation has been better off than the last. This trend is now in serious doubt.
Servos put on notice over petrol price spike
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has put petrol stations on notice, calling on them not to dud motorists with unjustifiably high prices amid the Israel-Iran conflict.
Huge change for new homes in major council
A major city council has made sweeping changes to the way residents cook and heat their homes.
Price hike coming for Australia Post stamps
Australia Post stamps will become more expensive from next month. Here’s how much you’ll pay.
One thing Aussie motorists should do
As the Iran-Israel conflict worsens, motorists are being urged to take advantage of cheaper fuel prices today before it’s too late.
Live stream costs Aussie nurse $320k
A 30-year-old Aussie has been left traumatised after being kept under surveillance for two months and ultimately losing her lifesavings.
15 leafy suburbs young Aussies can afford
Do you want to live in the bustling cosmopolitan dream of Melbourne’s Hawthorn, or the riverside splendour of Brisbane’s Hamilton? Here’s how you can afford it.
‘Sad’ reason huge grocery haul cost $0
Piles of pantry staples, fruit and vegetables sit outside a Sydney home, where residents can take their fill for free. Pictures of the massive haul expose a grim truth.
Huge change to impact your electricity bill
A major change is coming to how many times energy retailers can increase electricity prices on Aussies.
‘80 per cent’ of Aussies paying too much
As he announced changes to stop the worst forms of price gouging, Chris Bowen made a frank admission about Australians’ power bills.
‘Unconscionable’: Optus cops $100m fine
Telco giant Optus has agreed to pay a whopping $100m fine for exploiting hundreds of vulnerable and disadvantaged Australians.
‘Nuts’: Affordable flat listed for $1100 a week
An apartment supposedly protected by an affordable housing scheme has been listed for rent at $1100 per week.
‘Perilous’: Chalmers’ inflation warning
Motorists are being warned it is “inevitable” they will be paying more for fuel in the coming days, while Treasurer Jim Chalmers says there could be issues for the economy.
The event Aussies will spend $1.1bn on
NSW and Queensland supporters will spend an insane amount of money on supporting their teams in this year’s State of Origin series.
Why Aussie shouldn’t worry about oil prices
The price of crude oil is on the rise but Australians should remain calm until the impact is known.
‘Hard truth’: Millions face energy price hike
Millions of Aussie households will face higher electricity prices this winter, but there is one thing they can do to offset some of the pain.
‘Eternally’: Aussies are straight-up done
If you stopped and asked 10 Aussies how they’re feeling right now there is a good chance that they will give an alarmingly similar response.
Aussie women bearing brunt of crisis
Aussie women are bearing the brunt of the nation’s cost of living crisis and putting their own financial futures at stake to keep households afloat.
‘No end in sight:’ Housing crisis 91% worse
Hundreds of thousands of households in a major mining state believe their housing situation to be unaffordable, a troubling new report has found.
Couple’s poo find exposes $700k nightmare
A couple are sounding the alarm on a “terrible situation” that has left them in limbo, with their dreams crushed.
Big mistake Aussies make with tax return
Australian taxpayers are tipped to cost themselves hundreds of dollars by making this one simple mistake at tax time.
How much extra you’re paying for ‘Telstra tax’
A consumer advocate has revealed what he says is a “Telstra tax” Aussies are paying for the telco’s premium service, a claim rejected by the country’s biggest provider.
Huge move to stop airport taxi rip-offs
One state will consider setting a maximum rate on taxi fares to and from the airport in a bid to stop $100 taxi rip-offs.
‘Too lazy’: Labor blasted over ‘rigged’ system
Many Australians voted Labor in on their student loan promises – but some have since seen their debt go up.
‘Days limited’: Bank’s huge security call
One of Australia’s largest lenders has sounded the alarm on a common security measure widely used by the banking sector – saying it may not be as secure as people think.
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