Skyrocketing prices force huge homebuying change
As home prices show no sign of going down, homebuyers are being forced to dramatically change what they want in a property.
Cost Of Living
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Uncovering the truth: Southeast Qld’s ‘backyard rental black market’
The ads – primarily on social media – are deliberately vague, and the prices listed inevitably turn out to be far less than what is demanded when you actually apply.
PM drops major cost of living relief hint
The Prime Minister has defended his decision to bring his Labor colleagues to Canberra early, saying he was focused on delivering urgent cost-of-living relief to Australians.
Huge deals on electric cars as competition heats up
Car companies have slashed thousands from the retail prices of electric cars as shiny new metal looms on the horizon and overseas demand starts to stall.
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As retirement savings plummet, crypto isn’t such a super idea
The inflation crunch and collapse in super values is horrible timing for South Aussies aged over 60 – but is chasing cash with high-risk investments such as crypto the answer?
Stockpiler defends ‘selfish’ grocery act
Shoppers who bulk-buy cheap goods to keep their grocery bill low have been labelled “greedy” – but there’s one thing critics are ignoring.
‘Risk isn’t small’: Biggest threat to inflation
Interest rates are climbing – and won’t be going down again anytime soon. But that’s not the scariest part of trying to beat inflation.
Woolworths issues 4-week grocery warning
Shoppers have been warned of dire vegetable supply issues, with Woolworths revealing it doesn’t expect improvements for several weeks.
‘Slap in the face’: Solar users face astonishing $1000 bill spike
Rooftop solar owners are facing huge bill increases up to $1000 a year – because solar is just too popular in SA. See how the SA rebates compare.
Fresh blackout warnings for SA amid price gouging probe
Fresh blackout warnings have been issued for South Australia despite state and federal energy ministers saying they believe we are through the worst of the crisis.
Huge myth about interest rise debunked
As interest rates began to rise this year, many Australians thought it may be their chance for a break – but not everything is as it seems.
‘Crazy to stay’: CEO tells customers to leave
The CEO of an Australian energy provider has begged customers to leave the company, saying they would be “crazy” to stay and pay higher prices.
The Aussies with the most super revealed
There’s a big difference between Australians’ super pots with one area having more than double the national average.
Error blamed for leaving mum out in the cold – again
A mother forced to live in a tent refused a housing offer, parliament has been told, before an error saw her turned away from emergency shelter.
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