The annual increase in consumer prices fell sharply, helped by a big slide in fuel prices. (ABC News: Sharon Gordon)
Government claims credit for lower-than-forecast inflation but living costs still worse than expected
News article by the ABC
The outlook for Australia's economic growth is worsening and inflation forecasts remain uncertain as the federal government battles to simultaneously spur growth and rein in rising costs.
Government claims credit for lower-than-forecast inflation but living costs still worse than expected
Jim Chalmers will deliver his third budget on Tuesday — and the public's expectations are high. (ABC News: David Sciasci)
We’ve been told to expect a cautious budget, but will it satisfy an impatient public?
News article by the ABC
With a federal election fast approaching and Australians struggling with the cost of living, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will have to walk a fine line between caution and courage when he delivers tomorrow's budget.
We’ve been told to expect a cautious budget, but will it satisfy an impatient public?
Mornington Neighbourhood House in the Hobart suburb of Warrane hosts a cooking class every fortnight on preparing affordable and healthy meals. (ABC News: Maren Preuss)
Community cooking classes help make healthy meals more affordable and teach how to beat rising food prices
News article by the ABC
As household budgets are tightened due to increased costs of living, these community-run cooking classes show how it's possible to eat healthily without spending a fortune.
Community cooking classes help make healthy meals more affordable and teach how to beat rising food prices
Are you a winner or a loser after today's WA Budget? (ABC News: Lewi Hirvela)
WA Budget 2024: Winners and losers from Rita Saffioti’s first effort as treasurer
News article by the ABC
A lower-than-forecast surplus, a Metronet blowout and electricity credits all mark the WA budget. What's in it for you?
WA Budget 2024: Winners and losers from Rita Saffioti’s first effort as treasurer
The future of gas in Australia depends on whether we can keep enough for use on home soil. (ABC News: Andrew Seabourne)
The federal government’s Future Gas Strategy first must ensure Australia’s future gas needs
News article by the ABC
In unveiling its Future Gas Strategy, the federal government delivered a political sideshow away from the real conflict that has plagued Australia's economy for years: can we keep enough of the natural gas we already produce on home soil? 
The federal government’s Future Gas Strategy first must ensure Australia’s future gas needs
Coles and Woolworths' treatment of suppliers and customers has been under scrutiny. (ABC News)
Senate inquiry recommends powers to forcibly break up supermarkets and imposition of mandatory code of conduct
News article by the ABC
A Greens-led Senate inquiry on supermarket pricing calls for hefty fines for grocers who mistreat suppliers, but recommendations to forcibly break-up retailers and make price gouging illegal fail to attract broad support.
Senate inquiry recommends powers to forcibly break up supermarkets and imposition of mandatory code of conduct
Shenane Hogg has spent eight years rebuilding her life after an abusive relationship.  (ABC News: West Matteeussen)
Financial abuse almost destroyed Shenane Hogg’s life. Now she’s fighting for change
News article by the ABC
In 2017, Shenane Hogg woke from a nine-month induced coma following an attack from her then-partner. The incident had been the last in a series of physical assaults, but she says the first red flag in the relationship was much more subtle.
Financial abuse almost destroyed Shenane Hogg’s life. Now she’s fighting for change
The big-spending budget has a lot of winners. ()
Who are the winners and losers in Victoria’s 2024 state budget?
News article by the ABC
Families with school-aged children are among the biggest winners in this year's budget. But as the government grapples with rising debt, there are some cuts and delays to major projects.  
Who are the winners and losers in Victoria’s 2024 state budget?
Siena Hopper says the payment does not go far enough. (ABC News: Marcus Stimson)
Upcoming ‘placement poverty’ payment is a ‘slap in the face’, student groups say
News article by the ABC
Student groups have described a Commonwealth payment aimed at combating "placement poverty" as "a slap in the face" that's too little, too late, and voiced concerns a means test will restrict access.  
Upcoming ‘placement poverty’ payment is a ‘slap in the face’, student groups say
Whyalla's blast furnace has been offline since mid-March. (ABC News: Justin Hewitson)
Workers take pay cut as Whyalla steelworks shutdown enters eighth week due to blast furnace issues
News article by the ABC
Whyalla's steelworks has been offline for more than 50 days amid major problems with its blast furnace, fuelling concerns among some of the city's residents about the plant's long-term viability.
Workers take pay cut as Whyalla steelworks shutdown enters eighth week due to blast furnace issues
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The annual increase in consumer prices fell sharply, helped by a big slide in fuel prices. (ABC News: Sharon Gordon)

Government claims credit for lower-than-forecast inflation but living costs still worse than expected

ABC News May 13, 2024

News article by the ABC
The outlook for Australia’s economic growth is worsening and inflation forecasts remain uncertain as the federal governme ...

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Jim Chalmers will deliver his third budget on Tuesday — and the public's expectations are high. (ABC News: David Sciasci)

We’ve been told to expect a cautious budget, but will it satisfy an impatient public?

ABC News May 13, 2024

News article by the ABC
With a federal election fast approaching and Australians struggling with the cost of living, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will have t ...

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Mornington Neighbourhood House in the Hobart suburb of Warrane hosts a cooking class every fortnight on preparing affordable and healthy meals. (ABC News: Maren Preuss)

Community cooking classes help make healthy meals more affordable and teach how to beat rising food prices

ABC News May 12, 2024

News article by the ABC
As household budgets are tightened due to increased costs of living, these community-run cooking classes show how it’s po ...

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Are you a winner or a loser after today's WA Budget? (ABC News: Lewi Hirvela)

WA Budget 2024: Winners and losers from Rita Saffioti’s first effort as treasurer

ABC News May 9, 2024

News article by the ABC
A lower-than-forecast surplus, a Metronet blowout and electricity credits all mark the WA budget. What’s in it for you? ...

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The future of gas in Australia depends on whether we can keep enough for use on home soil. (ABC News: Andrew Seabourne)

The federal government’s Future Gas Strategy first must ensure Australia’s future gas needs

ABC News May 9, 2024

News article by the ABC
In unveiling its Future Gas Strategy, the federal government delivered a political sideshow away from the real conflict that ha ...

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Coles and Woolworths' treatment of suppliers and customers has been under scrutiny. (ABC News)

Senate inquiry recommends powers to forcibly break up supermarkets and imposition of mandatory code of conduct

ABC News May 7, 2024

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