cost of living
209 results tagged cost of living:
Inflation rate remains at three-year low
The latest monthly Consumer Price Index indicator is on par with that recorded by the ABS last month, meaning that annual headline inflation has continued to rise at its lowest rate since July 2021.
Inflation is slowing down, but are rate cuts any closer?
The latest CPI figures "are a step in the right direction" but economist Devika Shivadekar doesn't predict a rate cut this year.
Are Australians really better off with financial advice?
Working with financial advisers can drastically improve your quality of life, new research shows. But if that's the case, why is hardly anyone using them?
ACCC sues Woolworths and Coles over fake discounts
Inflation falls below 3%, Woolies and Coles taken to court over allegations of dodgy discounts, and where to buy gold with your groceries.
RBA holds rates at 4.35% at September meeting
The RBA decision means that interest rates will likely remain at their highest level in almost 13 years for at least another six weeks.
Millions of Aussies to receive cost of living relief this month
Aussies are set to benefit from cheaper energy bills, higher Centrelink payments and more affordable medications from this month.
1.6 million households now struggling with home insurance costs
More Australian households are struggling to afford their home insurance as premium hikes continue to outpace income growth, a new report shows.
What is the Consumer Price Index?
The rate of household inflation has picked up once again, with the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealing that prices rose by 1% in the three months to the end of June.
$600k worth of Bluey dollarbucks stolen in warehouse heist
Warehouse heist sees official Bluey coins stolen, and a great Aussie tradition under threat from cost of living crunch. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
Annual inflation rises to 3.8% ahead of August RBA meeting
The rate of household inflation has picked up once again, with the latest CPI data revealing that prices rose by 1% in the three months to the end of June.
