‘Distressed’: Xmas donations drop as robberies add pain for charities
Queensland charities are struggling to keep up with an increase in demand for help as the number of donations received ahead of Christmas plummet.
Cost Of Living
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Risk warning as Aussies enter financial survival mode
Australians are going into financial survival mode to keep the roof over their head, but a leading money expert has warned some of the desperate moves could put their fiscal future at risk.
Shock new $50k hit to Aussie homebuyers
Skyrocketing prices are bringing more pain to Aussie homebuyers but relief could be just around the corner.
‘Not enough’: Mum’s heartbreaking Aldi video
A single mum-of-two has sparked debate online after claiming she won’t be able to afford the Christmas she wants on her $44k salary.
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‘Stress’: Billion-dollar mess for homeowners
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Tiny detail ‘will add $20’ to grocery bills
Aussies are already feeling the pain at the checkout – but a “perfect storm” could be about to send prices skyrocketing further.
Image reveals why shipping chaos won’t end
Incredible images show the scale of the shipping crisis that’s causing long delays and rising prices for Australians, with no end in sight.
Aldi receipt reveals $35 grocery hack
A savvy shopper has revealed how she dishes up six hot meals for less than $35 by buying her ingredients at a budget supermarket.
Bad news for Coles, Woolies shoppers
A warning has been issued that price hikes are “coming now and are large” as the major supermarkets grapple with suppliers demanding more money.
China’s plan could cripple Australia
China’s harsh lockdown in response to its Omicron outbreak is coming at a cost to the rest of the world. And that includes Australia.
‘Collapsed’: Swift reaction to rate hike
There are warnings that the outlook for the property market is “dire”, with predictions the rate rise will spook buyers and see prices plunge.
Explained: What homebuyers need to know about ‘Help to Buy’ scheme
It’s the radical $329m ‘Help to Buy’ plan that would allow the government to purchase a slice of people’s property, helping more own a home. Here’s how it works.
Rates to rise ‘every month until Christmas’
With the RBA almost certain to increase the cash rate on Tuesday afternoon, some economists are predicting it could be a regular monthly occurrence.
Surprising state facing mortgage nightmare
As Australia sits on a knife edge waiting to see if interest rates will be increased, a huge number of people are already struggling.
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