Cost of living
The issue dividing Australians more than ever
Roughly half of Australians believe immigration is too high, although their attitudes appear to be driven by record levels of worry about housing and the economy rather than a surge in anti-migrant sentiment.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Latest
Shops to be forced to accept cash for basic supplies and services
The use of physical currency has plummeted in recent years, but Australians will still be able to use it to buy essential items into the future.
- by James Massola and Shane Wright
The Sydney suburb where nobody is behind on their mortgage
As some Sydneysiders fall behind on their repayments in the cost-of-living crisis, other neighbourhoods are better placed to keep up.
- by Kristy Johnson
Analysis
Political leadership
A treasurer stares at a government’s political mortality
Jim Chalmers has used an off-the-cuff speech to rally Labor supporters … while also exposing the government’s fears.
- by Shane Wright
Gucci, Louis Vuitton and co lose their buzz in Australia as flagship stores flounder
After years of rapid growth, luxury purveyors in Australia appear to be flatlining, finally caught up in the cost-of-living crisis confronting the nation’s shoppers.
- by Simon Johanson
Exclusive
Crowdfunding
GoFundMe reports surge in cost-of-living campaigns
The crowdfunding site has seen a 175 per cent increase in cost-of-living fundraisers in Australia in the past two years, its chief executive says.
- by Kayla Olaya
Opinion
Renting
I’m a career woman with 25 years’ experience, yet found myself homeless
Recently, I read that middle-aged, single women were increasingly facing homelessness. I joked to a friend, “I’m going to become a statistic!” But it turned out to be no joke.
- by Miriam Wallace
‘Like going to a casino’: More home buyers turn to risky strategy
Home buyers are showing fresh signs of eagerness to purchase, especially if they think any interest rate cut will push up prices.
- by Sue Williams
Chalmers’ $900m carrot to convince states to rip up red tape
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will unveil plans, mirroring reforms used by Paul Keating and John Howard, to get the economy running faster and cheaper.
- by Shane Wright
A sky full of profits: Qantas blames Coldplay for airfare surge
The competition watchdog has revealed prices on some flight routes more than doubled in the months after Rex Airlines’ collapse and the demise of budget carrier Bonza.
- by Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
Opinion
Aviation
Airlines that love competition: Do you see pigs fly?
If travellers are wondering why they are feeling a bit of a back-pocket sting of late, the ACCC has found “best discount economy” airfares have increased by up to 95 per cent since Rex’s collapse.
- by Elizabeth Knight
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