by Madeline Burton | Jun 4, 2023 | Govt & Politics, News
Young people and tertiary students have been hit hard by the current cost of living crisis, with many finding it difficult to pay their rent and purchase groceries. Students are struggling to support themselves adequately as grocery and housing prices continue to rise...
by Xoese Attipoe | May 12, 2023 | Govt & Politics, News
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures, which measures the changes in the prices of a basket of goods and services commonly consumed by households in Australia, showing a significant ongoing increase in food...
by Keeley Hurry | May 6, 2023 | Govt & Politics, News
Recent data has shown an increase of Australians going without the medical help they need due to unaffordability, with many finding trips to the GP too expensive, as well as their prescribed medications. The Australian Government Productivity Commission’s 2023...
by Lili Gallagher | May 5, 2023 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, Govt & Politics, News
A rise in the cost of living, farm labour challenges, and increased production costs have created an historical spike in the price of dairy products. Everyday staples, such as milk and cheese, have increased in price by approximately 15 per cent from March 2022, the...
by Zara Koschitzke | Mar 22, 2023 | Feature, News
It is no secret that the cost of living is rising – quickly – and it’s expected to keep rising throughout 2023. Australians are tightening their spending and saying no to items they normally wouldn’t think twice about. Collaborative database...