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Call to cut energy bill premium to ease cost of living

Australians are paying unfair premiums for energy transmission infrastructure while many struggle with cost of living pressures, consumer groups claim.

AAP · Aug 23

Property-owning pensioners could get less public money

A change to the nation's deeming rate from September will decrease the pension offered to seniors who own assets.

AAP · Aug 19

Coalition plan to scrap energy rules for new houses condemned as ‘cost-of-living timebomb’

Proposal to cut building costs by scrapping the construction code would increase bills for the poorest households, critics say

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12

RBA not swayed by jobless spike as next rate call looms

Reserve Bank governor Michelle Bullock has pushed back on rate cut expectations and weighed in on Donald Trump's pressure on Fed chair Jerome Powell.

AAP · Jul 23, 2025

7 In 10 Aussies Are Scared To Hit Up Landlord About Repairs For Fear Of Rent Increase

A new survey reveals renters are scared to contact their landlords when something's wrong with the property, for fear of copping another rent hike.

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 23, 2025

Peter is barely scraping by on jobseeker. Experts think this is going to be an election issue

Being poor in this country is getting harder, 62-year-old South Australian says, as two major reports call for the jobseeker rate to be lifted

The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2025

Energy bill jolt: price rises power up living cost pain

The threat of further energy bill increases of up to $200 annually following a regulator's decision has put the spotlight back on federal energy policy.

AAP · Mar 12, 2025

People with insufficient home insurance more likely to risk their lives in bushfires, experts say

Research shows in tough times people often let home and contents insurance lapse, which could lead to dangerous decision to stay

The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2025

Centrelink mutual obligations scheme paused amid scrutiny on ‘failing systems’

Department apologises for ‘potential confusion and distress’ after multiple IT issues and payments potentially cancelled in error

The Guardian - AU · Jan 23, 2025

More people unemployed for longer as opportunities wane

Australians dependent on unemployment payments are finding it even harder to get a job as positions disappear and structural barriers remain.

AAP · Dec 8, 2024