Expert warning over home seller’s remorse
Rising interest rates are putting pressure on the hip pockets of property owners across the country, with many choosing to sell up – but experts are warning of seller’s remorse.
Cost Of Living
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15c more than Sydney: Why Brisbane drivers are paying through the nozzle
Brisbane petrol prices have been running at an inexplicable 15c-a-litre higher than Sydney in the past month.
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The end of year sales are starting earlier than ever this year and there are deals on big ticket and everyday items to help you save.
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Rising cost of living a boost for Swifts Sports Club
THE rising cost of food is feeding the popularity of places such as Swifts Sports Club which is literally catering for the economic downturn.
More petrol pain … RACQ warns of record price
THE State’s peak motoring body has raised fears unleaded petrol prices in Queensland could once again break records in March.
$15 pay rise for pensioners on way
PENSIONERS can expect an extra $15 in their pocket when government payments go up in line with inflation later this month.
Poor uni students turn to food kitchen for help
SCORES of cash-strapped students at USC are relying on a daily food kitchen and grocery handouts to stay fed while they strive to reach their educational goals.
Gladstone residents worry about job security, psychic says
JOB security, paying bills and concern about their children’s future are what’s worrying Gladstone residents, according to a psychic in town this week.
Nambour leads fuel price fall on the coast
NAMBOUR motorists have been laughing all the way to bowser as a weekend petrol price war resulted in fuel selling 20c/litre cheaper than most of the coast.
Chamber boss quick to stamp on postage hike
ROSE City residents and businesses are facing a hike in postage fees, as Australia Post looks at increasing the cost of stamps to 70 cents each next month.
Gladstonites lead Qld for not wanting to live where they do
GLADSTONITES are leading the state in not particularly wanting to live where they live, according to a recent survey from Tourism and Events Queensland.
Big rip-off: Regional petrol prices hit a five-year high
THE cost of unleaded fuel at bowsers around regional Queensland was the highest in five years during December last year, the latest RACQ data reveals.
What will boom workers do when stream of money ends?
ACCOUNTANT Bob Lamont says people who have enjoyed high disposable incomes in Gladstone are in for a rude shock when construction ends on Curtis Island.
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