How I spend my money: Executive assistant, 26, from Bolton on £37k who lives alone
£40 for nails and brows for an upcoming wedding and lots of cups of coffee: The first of…
Free public transport in Victoria through April as fuel prices continue to climb
The Victorian government has announced public transport will be free across the state in April in a bid…
Oil, energy and food: Which countries in Europe are most exposed to higher food prices?
The joint US–Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s response have pushed oil prices higher, with Brent crude frequently…
Fuel surcharges across a broad range of industries are adding to consumers’ financial stress
From a loaf of bread to a ridesharing trip, prices on everyday goods and services are starting to…
The Iran War is costing a lot more than higher petrol prices
As the US-Israel war in Iran continues, and with it, the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz,…
Inflation cooled slightly in February before energy price rises caused by Iran war
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.7 per cent in February, down 0.1 per cent from the previous…
Australians are struggling with food insecurity and the Iran war is set to make it worse
Every Saturday, Ann Cooper is out before the sun comes up. By 7:30am she has unloaded dozens of…
ACT politicians vote against reducing public transport fares to 50 cents amid surging fuel prices
The ACT Legislative Assembly has voted against a motion from the Canberra Liberals to introduce 50 cent public…
Canberrans encouraged to consider alternate transport options amid fuel price hike
At Tim Palmer’s bicycle shop in Braddon in Canberra’s north, business has been busier than usual amid recent…
Rising insurance costs risk turning Australian retirements into a ‘prison’
The promise of Australian retirements is often sold to look something like Carolyn Smith’s. A sea change to…
Where Australians spend their money and feel a budget pinch
Suzenne A’Neile, an 83-year-old retiree from Ardeer in suburban Melbourne, seen on March 10, 2026.(ABC News: Danielle Bonica)…
Living costs strain international students in Australia
“What the data consistently shows is that student outcomes do not exist in isolation. Financial security, social connection…