Why hybrid models soar amid EV cost woes
Electric car sales are soaring in Australia but it’s a different story overseas, where interest has begun to plateau. Some brands are hedging their bets on hybrids.
Cost Of Living
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Tax man whacks Aussie workers more than most
Aussie workers are slugged with more income tax than most other advanced countries. See how Australia compares.
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.
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Third of Aussies are ‘drowning in debt’
Thousands of Australians caught up in turmoil over debt and the rising cost of living say they fear there’s no way out and will carry it forever.
Surprising thing happening in our supermarkets
Savvy Aussie shoppers are saving big bucks at the supermarket checkout on their groceries with this surprisingly easy swap.
How to choose family health insurance
It can be difficult to decide which health insurance policy is right for your family. Here are some tips for doing your homework.
Mum’s pregnancy surprise reveals insurance mistake
Kylie was elated to discover she was pregnant with her first child but her feeling turned to panic when she realised she’d made a costly insurance mistake.
What we get wrong about ‘singles’ health insurance
Finding the best health insurance for singles is easy given that you only have to choose what’s right for you — not anybody else.
Why you should keep renting
You don’t need to buy your forever home to grow your wealth. Here are some alternative ways to use your savings and make money.
Crackdown to expose funeral industry rip-off merchants
Whistleblowers are urged to come forward and tell their stories as a crackdown is launched over Queensland’s funeral industry and rip-off merchants preying on the vulnerable.
Super gender gap: Queensland women ‘retiring into poverty’
There are calls to bridge the gender gap in super with new analysis revealing Queensland women are retiring with 30 per cent less superannuation than men.
How much you need to earn to be happy
We’re always chasing that next payrise. But this is how much you need to earn to feel happy in Australia, according to new research.
Hidden detail costing Aussies billions
Set and forget attitudes to our bills may save time not having to worry about payments each month but it is likely to be costing you in other ways.
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