Cost of Living

As January 1 ushers in a new year, it also brings a variety of changes across Australia, affecting welfare payments, laws, taxes, and wages. Key updates include a 3.8% rise …

Consumers in Australia can expect grocery prices to remain high into 2025, as experts indicate significant reductions are unlikely. Retail expert Gary Mortimer from Queensland University of Technology noted that …

After a prolonged period of high interest rates at 4.35 per cent in Australia, mortgage holders are looking for relief in 2025. Economists anticipate that the Reserve Bank of Australia …

Recent data highlights a significant increase in the prices of essential goods and services in Australia, even amidst the Boxing Day shopping frenzy. Analysis by the Parliamentary Library reveals that …

New research indicates that Australians could potentially generate nearly $1 billion by selling unwanted gifts this festive season. An average of two unwanted gifts per person was reported by eBay …

Australian mortgage holders may face another interest rate hike from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in 2025 if inflation does not decline, according to a recent assessment by the …

Australian small businesses are facing unprecedented hardships, leading many to closure this year. Business owners, like Belinda Jane Keehn, who operated BJ’s PJs, have shared heartbreaking stories of being unable …

A recent survey has confirmed that renters in Australia are feeling the strain this Christmas, with rents increasing by as much as $3,600 over the past year. Research conducted by …

In a significant move to draw attention to Australia’s rising fuel excise, a service station in Cranbourne West, Melbourne, offered petrol for just 99.9 cents per litre for a limited …

A recent survey reveals that 75% of Australians anticipate that the rising cost of living will influence their holiday choices in 2025, with a resurgence in interest for traditional caravan …