
Madonna King: Listen up Albo, the Voice coming out of the suburbs is all about the cost of living
Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has an onerous job, at any time. And being the frontman for the central bank hides the fact that each decision to ratchet up official … Continued
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The despair caused by Australia’s housing crisis was evident this week as politicians traded barbs about a new construction fund in Canberra while the situation of 2.9 million renters continues … Continued
Sky-high living costs are weighing heavily on younger generations and leading to much higher levels of financial stress compared with older cohorts, research indicates. Finder’s latest cost of living report … Continued
Four in five Australian holidaymakers are reconsidering their travel plans due to the rising cost of living. Research conducted by YouGov found while 87 per cent of Australians planned to travel … Continued
As many as four in 10 Australians are now suffering financial hardship as the cost-of-living crisis combines with record-breaking interest rate hikes to deliver an unprecedented budget squeeze. The latest … Continued
Petrol retailer Ampol says government regulations ultimately drive up costs for consumers as an inquiry puts a spotlight on growing cost-of-living pressures. Ampol government affairs head Todd Loydell pointed to … Continued

Soaring prices for fruit, vegetables and dairy goods have combined with a sharp spike in electricity bills and higher holiday costs to deliver the fastest annual inflation rate since 1990 … Continued
Australia’s annual inflation rate has risen to a three-decade high over the December quarter as soaring power and grocery bills squeezed families. Australian Bureau of Statistics figures published on Wednesday … Continued
The federal treasurer has not ruled out more cost-of-living relief in the budget if the government can afford it. Setting the scene for his second budget to be delivered on … Continued
















