Banks make huge 2024 prediction
The major banks are split on what’s next for interest rates, with the potential for more pain. But there’s a surprising prediction for what’s set to happen in 2024.
Cost Of Living
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Woolies to cut jobs amid market downturn
The grocery giant is shutting down an arm of the business and laying off several dozen workers in a sign of tough market conditions impacting everyone.
Top Deals: Grab an iPhone for under $250
From technology to homewares, there are some great offers across a range of popular brands. See this week’s top deals.
Truth about Australia’s inflation disaster
With inflation currently at a 30-year high, the debate over who is to blame continues to rage. Read on if you want to know who to blame.
‘Stress’: More bad news for renters
As Aussie tenants continue to struggle amid spiralling rents and dwindling property numbers, a new report has said the crisis is set to continue for years to come.
First thing Minns plans to change as Premier
Chris Minns has revealed one of the first things he plans to change as the next premier of NSW, and it might surprise you.
Reason Perrottet ‘maxed out’ his credit cards
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has opened up about how he and his wife bought their first home, sympathising with the struggles facing buyers.
Millions eligible for $250 payment
Millions of households will be eligible for a cash bonus to go towards their soaring energy bills in a bid to help beat rising living costs.
Reason Aussie house prices won’t crash
We’ve been here before – looking down the barrel of an Australian housing crash. But there’s an unexpected reason why it probably won’t happen.
Why Aussies are furious about this graph
An eagle-eyed driver has spotted an infuriating trend in a graph analysing the price of petrol, as Aussies continue to be slammed by the rising cost of living.
Pic proves our supermarkets are unbearable
As rising cost of groceries hits Aussies hard, shoppers are taking drastic measures in supermarket aisles to cut costs where possible.
News anchor breaks down: ‘It’s not fair’
A single question from a news presenter left a struggling restaurateur in tears – which, in turn, led her to become visibly upset.
Aussies’ $25k move to tackle cost of living
Rising costs across the country are hitting people hard, and it means some are selling off designer handbags and exclusive sneakers to raise extra cash.
Mortgage trick to save $700 a month
There’s a way to save a whopping $700 a month on mortgage payments, but it’s not something everyone is willing to do.
Major clue over RBA’s next rate move
Consumer confidence has plunged to the lowest point in decades. But there could be a silver lining for families already stretched to the limit.
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