by Teagan Pritchard | Aug 20, 2024 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
Australian retirees and pensioners are being pressured by increasing mortgage interest charges with inflation increasing by 0.2% in the last quarter. This is despite the Federal Government introducing an indexation of pensions and allowances in April 2024 to combat...
by Meg Claridge | Jun 18, 2024 | Feature, News
It’s the first day of winter and turning on the heater is typically a normal action taken by many Australian families, however, for some, it’s the difference between heating or eating. With electricity prices increasing across the country, regional areas are...
by Jack Rothfield | Jun 7, 2024 | Feature, News
The cost-of-living crisis is hitting community sports hard, with families struggling to pay for extra-curricular activities for children. Saturday morning sports are a huge part of growing-up in Australia, with children getting a chance to improve their gross motor...
by Emilee O'Grady-Shorten | May 29, 2024 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture
New Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data has revealed retail spending for 2024 has declined significantly. The data, released on 28 May, showed retail sales in April of this year only increased by 0.1% compared to April of last year (2023). Comparatively,...
by Alice Baker | May 15, 2024 | Govt & Politics, News
Despite the ongoing cost of living crisis, travel and tourism have surged to their highest rate since 2019. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released data on the arrivals and departures of international travellers, revealing the impact of border closures...
