By Daniel Jones, Consumer Editor, Dailymail.com Published: 16:59 EDT, July 10, 2024 | Updated: 17:51 EDT, July 10, 2024 Costco has raised its membership fee for the first time in …
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Mortgage holders could have to wait another year for much-needed interest rate relief as investors and economists reject predictions of the RBA’s first interest rate cut due to rising inflation. …
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Inflation rises again in Australia, raising fears of another increase for mortgage holders
by ElijahBy Poppy Johnston for Australian Associated Press and Stephen Johnson for Daily Mail Australia Published: 21:47 EDT, May 28, 2024 | Updated: 22:56 EDT, May 28, 2024 Inflation exceeded expectations …
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PETER VAN ONSELEN: Why Jim Chalmers’ $300 Energy Rebate Is MUCH Worse Than You Think
by ElijahTreasurer Jim Chalmers has been taking full advantage of his $300 energy rebate, as he should. The Labor Party says that from July this year “more than 10 million households …
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How Anthony Albanese is hoping to end the cost of living crisis by Christmas with one simple measure – here’s why it’s risky
by ElijahLabor hopes Australia’s cost of living crisis will be over by Christmas thanks to $300 electricity rebates for everyone, regardless of how much they earn, and help for renters. Treasury …
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Millions of Australians get $1200 boost to their HECS/HELP debt – here’s what you need to know
by ElijahMillions of Australians will receive a $1,200 boost College students with HECS/HELP debt will benefit By Pranav Harish for Daily Mail Australia and Liam Beatty for Nca Newswire Published: 19:59 …
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The director of a major music festival has said the Reserve Bank is to blame for the multitude of events that have been forced to cancel this year. Splendor in …
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Inflation might be slowing in Australia but these five things are still outrageously expensive
by ElijahCereal and cigarette prices continue to rise in Australia despite headline inflation easing. The consumer price index rose 3.4 per cent, which is now only marginally above the Reserve Bank’s …
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The hidden hurdles of employment for Centrelink recipients – and the unfair comments many Aussies make
by ElijahAustralians have been warned it’s unfair to say “get a job” to Centrelink recipients – as the debate over welfare payments resumes with another increase in benefits. From this week, …
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Reserve Bank chief Michele Bullock admits she was ‘surprised’ that house prices surged as interest rates rose – even though record immigration has pushed up demand
by ElijahReserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock admitted she did not realize house prices would rise so fast as interest rates continued to rise. “We were surprised when they started to rise …