Andrea Gaze's strata fees have gone up by 45 per cent in the past year. (ABC News: Nicole Asher)
Apartment and townhouse owners report strata fees rising by up to 45 per cent over past year
News article by the ABC
Apartments and townhouses make up nearly 30 per cent of homes in Australia, and some owners are feeling blindsided by strata fees which have climbed by up to 45 per cent in the past year.
Apartment and townhouse owners report strata fees rising by up to 45 per cent over past year
The annual increase in consumer prices fell sharply, helped by a big slide in fuel prices. (ABC News: Sharon Gordon)
Feeling overwhelmed by a tight budget and growing costs? Cut down on these expenses
News article by the ABC
Managing household budgets and finances aren't everyone's cup of tea, so we've put together this guide with advice to ease cost-of-living pressures.
Feeling overwhelmed by a tight budget and growing costs? Cut down on these expenses
Saving energy around the house can be more than just turning things off at the wall. (ABC News: Emma Machan)
Electricity prices are going up from July. Here are some free or cheap ways to save power in every room of your home
News article by the ABC
In some states energy prices will rise 25 per cent at the start of the month. Here are some ways to soften the blow.
Electricity prices are going up from July. Here are some free or cheap ways to save power in every room of your home
Gas users say price controls have failed and the result is higher energy bills and pressure on interest rates
News article by the ABC
The federal government's gas price cap is now acting as a floor according to major customers, and that's not good for consumers. So what can it do next?
Gas users say price controls have failed and the result is higher energy bills and pressure on interest rates
Marina Divella kept a record of 52 hours of trying to get her phone fixed. (ABC News: Curtis Rodda)
Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman calls for new rules for phone and internet providers
News article by the ABC
An ombudsman report says too many telcos are failing to comply with the rules, and some of the rules are too soft, causing distress for phone and internet users.
Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman calls for new rules for phone and internet providers
Many recent borrowers are wondering what their options would be if they could no longer afford their mortgage repayments. (ABC News: John Gunn)
What to do if you’re struggling to make your mortgage repayments as interest rates rise
News article by the ABC
Banks and financial counsellors are urging borrowers to take action before they miss home loan repayments. Here are some of the options you might have if it's becoming difficult to keep up with your mortgage.
What to do if you’re struggling to make your mortgage repayments as interest rates rise
Rising interest rates and the expiry of cheap fixed loans are expected to cause mortgage arrears to
The five factors that will determine when the interest rate pain for households will end
News article by the ABC
There's a veritable shopping list of economic elements that will need to move in "right" direction for the RBA to stop lifting interest rates, but there's only one number that can seal the deal for cheaper borrowing costs in a concrete way, writes David Taylor.
The five factors that will determine when the interest rate pain for households will end
Paulene Hutton, pictured with her daughter Tabitha, is a single mother on JobSeeker who also works casual shifts in in retail — but she's struggling to make ends meet. She lives on peanut butter sandwiches so she can afford to buy and cook healthy meals for her kids.  (ABC News: Chris Gillette)
Disturbing number of Australians living in substandard conditions, new data shows
News article by the ABC
Many working Australians simply won't have enough to make ends meet each week, according to new research provided exclusively to the ABC's The Drum.
Disturbing number of Australians living in substandard conditions, new data shows
Falls in property prices have generally stopped across the country, led by a rebound in Sydney. (ABC News: John Gunn)
Young families and renters face unprecedented cash flow pressure as financial stress hits new high
News article by the ABC
Financial pressure on households has never been higher, and more of us are spending beyond our means than ever before, according to a long-running survey. 
Young families and renters face unprecedented cash flow pressure as financial stress hits new high
Falls in property prices have generally stopped across the country, led by a rebound in Sydney. (ABC News: John Gunn)
Official interest rates rise above 4 per cent as RBA hikes again
News article by the ABC
Interest rates climb above 4 per cent for the first time in more than 11 years, as the Reserve Bank moves aggressively to clamp down on inflation.
Official interest rates rise above 4 per cent as RBA hikes again
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Andrea Gaze's strata fees have gone up by 45 per cent in the past year. (ABC News: Nicole Asher)

Apartment and townhouse owners report strata fees rising by up to 45 per cent over past year

ABC News July 3, 2023

News article by the ABC
Apartments and townhouses make up nearly 30 per cent of homes in Australia, and some owners are feeling blindsided by strata fe ...

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"Employment services" look very different today, compared to the post-war period.  (ABC Western Qld: Damien Lakrins, file photo)

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ABC News July 2, 2023

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According to some economists, we need more unemployment in Australia to get inflation under control. But, Gareth Hutchens a ...

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The annual increase in consumer prices fell sharply, helped by a big slide in fuel prices. (ABC News: Sharon Gordon)

Feeling overwhelmed by a tight budget and growing costs? Cut down on these expenses

ABC News July 2, 2023

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Managing household budgets and finances aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, so we’ve put together this guide with a ...

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The annual increase in consumer prices fell sharply, helped by a big slide in fuel prices. (ABC News: Sharon Gordon)

Inflation falls sharply on tumbling fuel costs, and may allow RBA to hold off on an interest rate rise

ABC News June 28, 2023

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The latest monthly consumer price indicator shows inflation fell sharply to 5.6 per cent over the 12 months to May, down from 6 ...

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Saving energy around the house can be more than just turning things off at the wall. (ABC News: Emma Machan)

Electricity prices are going up from July. Here are some free or cheap ways to save power in every room of your home

ABC News June 27, 2023

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In some states energy prices will rise 25 per cent at the start of the month. Here are some ways to soften the blow. ...

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The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased the cash rate rapidly from a record low of 0.1 per cent since early May. (ABC News: Michael Janda)

The Reserve Bank wants more unemployment. It should be applauded for admitting it

ABC News June 25, 2023

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The Reserve Bank says it needs unemployment to rise to bring inflation down, and we should welcome their plain speaking, write ...

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