Australia’s record immigration intake is largely being fuelled by an unprecedented influx of international students, which universities claim are Australia’s fourth-biggest “export” bringing in $40 billion a year. But some experts have long questioned that figure, produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), arguing it does not take intoContinue Reading
Aussie households can save about $450 per year on their energy bills by switching from gas to electricity, a new study has found. Gas prices are climbing at almost double the rate of electricity, making the staple increasingly difficult to afford, according to Monash University. Low-income households, in particular, areContinue Reading
All Aussie households with a solar storage system are being immediately urged to check if the system has a recalled LG battery installed. Residents who find the recalled LG battery should switch off affected batteries immediately, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission warned. The faulty batteries – which may beContinue Reading
Aussie households are wasting almost $20bn a year throwing out food – the equivalent weight of 152 Sydney Harbour Bridges – with retailers raking in more than $1bn from the simple act. The shocking findings from progressive think tank The Australia Institute follow the country’s grocery giants posting massive profitsContinue Reading
Billions of dollars worth of clothes, appliances, toiletries and furniture risk being sent to landfill as Australians watch their dollars amid the cost of living crunch. New data from charity Good360 reveals a plunge in retail sales, exacerbated by high inflation, could be creating Australia’s “next environmental crisis”. The nationalContinue Reading
Australians battling the cost of living crisis are cutting back on non-essentials – especially furniture and clothes. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) monthly household spending indicator report, released Tuesday, shows overall household spending was up 3.3 per cent in May, compared to the same time last year. But it’sContinue Reading
Despite the ongoing impacts of wild weather events across the nation, new research has found nearly two-thirds of Aussie households don’t have plans of action for extreme weather events or other emergencies. NRMA Insurance’s most recent insurance claims data has revealed more than a third of all home claims madeContinue Reading
As the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted its cash rate another 25 basis points to 3.35% today it stated that “the Board is seeking to return inflation to the 2–3% range while keeping the economy on an even keel, but the path to achieving a soft landing remains a narrowContinue Reading