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‘Unbelievable’: new warning on costs of strata living
Many ‘lifestyle’ features are being added to unit complexes to make them more appealing to a wider demographic but it’s coming with a significant cost to owners.
30 Sydney suburbs first home buyers can still afford
It’s tougher than ever for first home buyers to get into the property market, however here are 30 Sydney suburbs where it’s more than possible.
Sydney suburb with 292 buyers for every home
In some Sydney suburbs there are more than 250 buyers for every home on sale, leading to conditions some have described as home buyer “hunger games”.
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Families struggle as cost of living soars in Gladstone
LOCAL charities say they’ve had to step up support for struggling families, as the cost of living continues to skyrocket in Gladstone.
Regional survey shows cost of living is a major concern
THE biggest hardship facing Hinkler residents is coping with the increased cost of living, a local survey has found.
Power bills spark pledge from MP McArdle to aid needy
ENERGY minister Mark McArdle has pledged to fight to keep electricity prices down, following reports Warwick pensioners are relinquishing food to pay bills.
Electricity prices on the rise
PREPARE to spend winter huddled around the wood fire – electricity prices are on the rise again.
Aussie seniors receive much needed boost to pension
AUSTRALIA’S 3.5 million pensioners will begin noticing a little extra cash in their pockets.
Maryborough man to question rates costs in council meeting
MARYBOROUGH’S Mike Grounds will stand up in today’s Fraser Coast council meeting and question the increase in rates across the region.
Skyrocketing power price to take its toll
TOOWOOMBA relief agencies are preparing for even more demand on their thinly stretched resources as news of electricity price rises of up to 21 per cent come to light.
Residents receive one-off water bill relief
RESIDENTS in Ipswich, Scenic Rim, Somerset and the Lockyer Valley have begun receiving an $80 rebate on their first quarterly Urban Utilities water bill.
Observer here to help bust your bills to the tune of $1000
DO YOU want a great way to bust your bill woes? Here’s your chance to win up to $1000 to put towards your bills.
Majority of Queensland motorists battling rising fuel costs
WHILE Warwick steals the stage for having the cheapest fuel in the state, our dear brother Toowoomba is winning at the other end of the scale.
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