Why Byron Bay has lost its shine
Traditional regional hotspots like Byron Bay are losing their appeal across Australia as lesser known ‘ripple regions’ boom.
Cost Of Living
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Fuel gods deliver 20c cut in time for Christmas
THE fuel gods have delivered a petrol price cut of up to 20 cents a litre for motorists in time for Christmas.
Residents struggle as high rents hit hard
POVERTY is knocking on the doors of almost half the Gladstone region’s homes, with 43% unable to raise cash for a crisis due to high rents and utility bills.
Family puts money aside regardless of income
WHEN hairdresser Nicole Crisp moved out of home at 16 to do her apprenticeship, she realised the importance of saving, and soon worked out how to budget.
Retirees forced to keep working due to finances
SEVENTY is the new 65 and that means nest eggs are not going to last for some older Gladstone residents.
Here’s why fuel is cheaper at Boyne Island
CALTEX has admitted a small family business in Boyne Island forces them to sell fuel up to 13 cents per litre cheaper there than in Gladstone.
A helping hand on a local level
IN A prosperous city like Warwick, there are many families who struggle day to day.
Millions of Australians to move to higher tax bracket
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Family turns to bikes to beat fuel hike
WHEN Leiticia Cranston heard about the increase to the fuel excise, she decided to start riding bikes to school with her kids.
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