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A SINGLE mother of two boys, Zoe Shimmin works two jobs to allow herself and her boys to have a happy life.
Electricity more attractive as gas prices rise
WITH gas prices rising, many in the community are shivering while contemplating how big their next gas bill will be, as LNG changes the east coast market.
Seniors just can’t tighten their belts any further
SENIORS across the Rose City say the latest rates hike has caused such financial stress it has forced them to cut back on essentials like heating and medication.
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IT’S a fine line between the rent people can afford to pay – especially pensioners or those getting by on superannuation – and the cost involved in repaying a mortgage or running a business.
Quality as important as price for grocery shoppers
GILLIAN Hickey and Graeme Hill do worry about how and where they do their grocery shopping – but they’re not your typical costbusters.
Competition from Aldi pushes grocery prices down
THERE’S more good news for Gladstone shoppers, with figures showing Coles and Woolworths are slashing the price of private label groceries to counter Aldi.
43 tips for saving money on your weekly grocery shop
WE’VE asked the people who know – shoppers – for their best tips on how to save on your weekly shop.
Mother of six just days away from homelessness
A DESPERATE mother is pleading with whoever will listen to help her daughter and six grandsons find a home.
Local tips to help you save on power bills
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