Belle Grati believes she was knocked back for life insurance due to the mental health support she sought after a sexual assault and her mother's death. (Supplied)
It’s legal to deny insurance on mental health grounds, but Belle wants that changed
News article by the ABC
Belle Grati sought help after a sexual assault and her mother's death. Those two traumas would later see her denied coverage for life insurance.
It’s legal to deny insurance on mental health grounds, but Belle wants that changed
All you need to know about impersonation scams and how to avoid them
All you need to know about impersonation scams and how to avoid them
Volunteers are seeing an increase in the number of people accessing Vinnies services. (ABC Radio Sydney: Declan Bowring)
‘Face of homelessness’ is changing as more families, workers and over 55s struggle to afford essentials
News article by the ABC
In inner Sydney, many people who have never accessed food relief before are reaching out for help. Vinnies volunteers say there's been a huge increase in parents asking for food to put in their kids' school lunch boxes.
‘Face of homelessness’ is changing as more families, workers and over 55s struggle to afford essentials
The return of higher petrol prices has been hitting households' budgets. (ABC News: Claire Moodie)
RBA lifted cash rate to 4.35pc in November over concerns businesses were passing on inflation costs to consumers, minutes show
News article by the ABC
Minutes from the RBA's November meeting show the central bank decided to lift interest rates to their highest level in 12 years because of alarming signs that some businesses were passing on higher inflation costs to consumers.
RBA lifted cash rate to 4.35pc in November over concerns businesses were passing on inflation costs to consumers, minutes show
Economic activity is now running at an annual pace of 2.1 per cent, and the household saving ratio has fallen to 2008 levels. (ABC News: Che Chorley)
Commbank iQ data shows younger Australians now even cutting back on essentials, as rents and mortgage costs rise
News article by the ABC
Young people are continuing to bear the brunt of rising interest rates and rent while older Australians are still splashing out, new spending data indicates.
Commbank iQ data shows younger Australians now even cutting back on essentials, as rents and mortgage costs rise
Sharon Davis applied for JobSeeker after her health forced her to stop working. (ABC News: Darryl Torpy)
Why ‘just getting a job’ when you’re on Centrelink isn’t always that simple
News article by the ABC
Welfare recipients are often told to "just get a job". But health, economic and structural challenges mean it's not that simple. 
Why ‘just getting a job’ when you’re on Centrelink isn’t always that simple
Maliciously coded fake apps like the 'Octo' malware are being used to trick unsuspecting victims. (ABC News: Shane Willner-Browne)
How cybercriminals are using bogus login pages to steal your banking information
News article by the ABC
Fake Australian banking apps that look like the genuine article are appearing on the internet. Test your knowledge and see if you can tell the real from the fake.
How cybercriminals are using bogus login pages to steal your banking information
Fake celebrity scam ads hijack Facebook accounts to target Australians
News article by the ABC
Scammers are using multinational brands — including a food delivery company and beloved character Paddington Bear — in a bid to steal money from Australian Facebook users.
Fake celebrity scam ads hijack Facebook accounts to target Australians
Should housing be considered a fundamental human right? (ABC News: Arianna Levy)
If housing was considered a human right, would it fix our housing crisis?
News article by the ABC
If housing was a fundamental human right, what would that mean for Australians, asks Gareth Hutchens.
If housing was considered a human right, would it fix our housing crisis?
How have Australia's big four banks responded to the latest rate rise? (ABC News: Dannielle Maguire)
The RBA has hiked the cash rate again. Here’s how the banks have responded
News article by the ABC
Interest rates have gone up by 0.25 percentage points. Check to see how the major banks are reacting — and what that means for savers and mortgage holders. 
The RBA has hiked the cash rate again. Here’s how the banks have responded
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Belle Grati believes she was knocked back for life insurance due to the mental health support she sought after a sexual assault and her mother's death. (Supplied)

It’s legal to deny insurance on mental health grounds, but Belle wants that changed

ABC News December 4, 2023

News article by the ABC
Belle Grati sought help after a sexual assault and her mother’s death. Those two traumas would later see her denied cover ...

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Sydney mum thanks Vinnies for help as charity prepares for huge Christmas demand

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Cars are often used as tactics to perpetrate domestic and family violence, UNSW research has found. (ABC News)

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ABC News November 28, 2023

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Volunteers are seeing an increase in the number of people accessing Vinnies services. (ABC Radio Sydney: Declan Bowring)

‘Face of homelessness’ is changing as more families, workers and over 55s struggle to afford essentials

ABC News November 28, 2023

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In inner Sydney, many people who have never accessed food relief before are reaching out for help. Vinnies volunteers say there ...

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Scammers are taking advantage of Black Friday sales, but there are steps you can take to avoid them

ABC News November 24, 2023

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Scammers are creating fake websites that replicate popular brands during Black Friday sales, but experts say paying attention t ...

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