Ministers give green light to new electricity market rules
EU governments have waved through new electricity market rules intended to limit price spikes, protect vulnerable consumers and businesses, and accelerate the deployment of ever…
Woolworths contributes little to food waste but rejects bananas that are ‘too big’, SA committee hears
In short: Woolworths CCO Paul Harker told a South Australian parliamentary committee food could be discarded because of poor eating quality or how long it'd…
Efforts to eradicate fruit fly add to delays and cost for fruit and vegetables, pushing growers to sell interstate
In short: Fresh produce coming out of one of South Australia's major growing regions is subject to measures to eradicate fruit fly.Certain produce being grown and…
Peter Dutton excoriated Labor in his budget reply while pumping up his own record. But did he stick to the facts?
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's budget reply speech painted a stark picture of the country's direction under the Albanese government.Manufacturing insolvencies, bulk-billing rates, health spending and…
Exact amount first-time buyers need for a deposit as house prices hit record high – and nine schemes to help you buy
FIRST-TIME buyers will be keen to know the exact amount they need for a home deposit as house prices hit a record high. The average price tag…
I’m a gardening pro & my 10p hack will transform your garden – you’ll probably already have it in your kitchen cupboards
A GARDENING professional has revealed a 10p hack that will transform your garden - and you’ll probably already have it in your kitchen cupboards. Doing…
I was a desperate single mum trying to clear £7,000 debt – how to avoid my easy mistake
SINGLE mum Marie Roberts desperately searched for help to pay off her £7,000 debt - but an easy meant it cost her hundreds of pounds…
HECS relief but universities, students still waiting for answers as budget reality dampens promise of historic ‘accord’
In short: $1.1 billion will be spent over five years on initiatives such as HECS relief, addressing "poverty placement" and better access to courses.A "needs based"…
What is in the 2024 federal budget for age pensioners?
The 2024 federal budget has been handed down, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers spruiking cost-of-living relief measures. Here's what the budget means for seniors on the age…
Government expected to trigger £7billion Natwest sale for ordinary investors next month – The Sun
THE Government is expected to trigger a £7billion Natwest sale for ordinary investors next month. They will be offered discounts — and possibly even a…
Warning for 1million young homeowners who will be paying off ‘ultra- long’ mortgages in retirement
MORE than one million homeowners are being warned that they could be paying off "ultra-long" mortgages into their retirement. Budding young buyers are choosing longer…
We’ve been told to expect a cautious budget, but will it satisfy an impatient public?
"Economic management", a well-worn political trope even in ordinary times, has been especially prominent in the lead-up to the Albanese government's third federal budget on…
Community cooking classes help make healthy meals more affordable and teach how to beat rising food prices
In short: Cooking classes run through neighbourhood houses are helping people learn to prepare healthy and affordable food.The rising cost of food has prompted a…
Urgent warning for thousands of energy customers hit with ‘rip-off’ fees and higher bills after using switching tool
Tens of thousands of homes could have been shifted to energy tariffs with expensive exit fees after signing up to a tool that is supposed…
We quit being ‘slaves to society’ to live off-grid in a gypsy wagon – people are shocked when they see inside
A COUPLE have told how they have quit being "slaves to society" to live off-grid in a van. Billie and Steve ditched the rat race…
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt urges Bank of England to not cut rates too quickly and risk raising them again
CHANCELLOR Jeremy Hunt yesterday urged the Bank of England not to cut rates too quickly and risk raising them again. The Bank kept rates at…
Labour’s ‘New Deal’ for workers ignores a key fact – many of our low-paid workforce are here illegally
THE Tory party seems to be out of ideas. Other than clinging on to office.2America's New Deal, enacted in 1933 is said to have lengthened…
Ken Henry knows a thing or two about federal budgets. His message for Jim Chalmers? Hold steady
There aren't many economists willing to depart from the line that Tuesday's budget must tighten the belt on spending and be "contractionary" to prevent another…
Will our politicians EVER wake up to the pressure from mass immigration?
Migrant messWILL our politicians ever wake up to the pressure from mass immigration? About 90 per cent of our housing crisis is caused by the…
Heineken to reopen 62 popular British pubs with £39million investment injection – list of first 10 locations revealed
BEER giant Heineken has announced plans to invest £39million to help reopen 62 previously shuttered British pubs. The global brewing house, which owns over 2,400…