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Cost Of Living
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What ‘lipstick index’ tells us about Aussies’ buying habits
It seems Aussies are ‘splurging’ on the little luxuries in life as they grapple with the cost of living crisis.
A schnit rich: Unhinged prediction for price of pub stable
South Aussies could soon be paying $40 for a pub schnitzel, an industry leader says, claiming red tape is killing the hospitality industry.
Industry left behind by cost of living crisis
One crucial industry has lost around a third of its workforce, and is now struggling to keep afloat, as the cost of living crisis bites down hard.
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Mum forced to choose food or shower
A single mother-of-two sits up crying at night because she is forced to choose between buying food or taking a shower as the cost of living soars.
Power outages loom over next 24 hours
Australians are being warned of gas and power shortages over the next 24 hours as the east coast cold snap pushes the country’s energy supplies to the limit.
Aussies could pay ‘$1000 extra a month’
The RBA is expected to raise interest rates again when it meets next week, with economists warning Australians to tighten their financial belts.
Catastrophic prediction for Aussie economy
The rising cost of energy is so “ruinous” that it could see Australia plunge into recession before Christmas. There is an easy solution though.
Warning as more pain to hit Aussie wallets
Australians could see food prices rise by a steep 10 per cent because of a “perfect storm” of factors.
This Aussie job has had a huge wage increase
With record-low unemployment, record-high inflation and a cost of living crisis, these are the jobs that will get you a fatter pay packet.
‘Failure’ leaves half of Australia paying more
Australians are facing huge jumps in their energy prices. But not every Aussie will feel the same pain thanks to an unfair policy.
Albo’s first hurdle as Aussies on the brink
Anthony Albanese is facing his first major hurdle as Prime Minister after a major decision that will affect the bottom line of every Australian.
Energy bills to soar as turmoil hits market
Financial pain is on its way to thousands of Aussies as energy the energy retailer passes on hefty increases and retailers expect prices to skyrocket.
‘Really tough’: Aussie crisis set to worsen
It’s no secret our housing market is out of control – but new data has revealed just how hard things are getting for one group of desperate Aussies.
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