Caloundra Music Festival cancelled as ‘tough’ economy claims another major event
In short: After a 17-year run, the Caloundra Music Festival has been cancelled for 2024.The festival director said rising costs and a tough economic climate were…
Five cheap ways to give your home a personal touch and craft your own drink coasters
FEELING crafty? Then why not raise a glass to creating your own drinks coasters?7DIY place mats use simple materials and will add a personal touch…
‘Another hammer blow’ cry shoppers after iconic game store announces its closure after 20 years – The Sun
"GUTTED" shoppers cried "it was my favourite place" as a beloved high street shop announced it will be pulling down the shutters for good. Loyal…
Simple tips to improve your credit score and get accepted by lenders
MILLIONS of borrowers are being stung by expensive credit or rejected due to poor credit scores. Whether you’re taking out a mobile phone contract, credit…
Greek voters name skyrocketing prices as their top priority ahead of EU elections
Polls offer picture of voters' most important issues as parties position themselves for the summer's contest. ADVERTISEMENTThe skyrocketing prices of goods are the top priority…
The top 10 most expensive dog breeds to feed – and the one that costs nearly £1K per year in food
ARE you desperate to own a dog but aren’t sure what breed is perfect for you? You may wish to check which ones are most…
Strike action may cost London’s economy £12billion under Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan
STRIKE action could have cost London’s economy up to £12 billion under Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan, according to Tory analysis. Since entering office in 2016,…
Samsung reveals genius way to help you save money on food using AI in your FRIDGE
A BRAND new fridge wants to make food waste a thing of the past using AI to keep track of everything you've got inside it.…
Ryan Thomas ‘holiday shamed’ for freebie Dubai trip amid cost of living crisis while others ‘could never even afford’ it
RYAN Thomas was holiday shamed for a freebie Dubai trip amid the cost of living crisis, with fans insisting that others "could never even afford"…
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance finds half of Australian musicians earned less than $6,000 last financial year
In short: A survey by the the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) shows musicians think conditions are getting worse post-pandemic.The survey found half the…
Cost of Living updates — Minimum wage increases as millions hit by FOUR major bill hikes including council tax
11 income tax tips and tricks Martin Lewis has revealed an income tax calculator from moneysavingexpert.com that Brits can use to see how National Insurance will affect them this…
Drivers forced to fork out £1million a MONTH in fines to just one council thanks to hated traffic rules – The Sun
DRIVERS have been forced to fork out £1million a MONTH in fines because of a hate traffic rule. Hammersmith and Fulham Council have raked in…
Tesco shoppers go wild as supermarket slashes price of energy-saving gadget from £30 to just £10
TESCO shoppers have gone wild after a supermarket slashed the price of an energy-saving gadget from £30 to just £10. The genius item was popular…
Think your $5 flat white costs too much? It’s actually too cheap
Even in a stubborn cost of living crisis, it seems there's one luxury most Australians won't sacrifice — their daily cup of coffee.Coffee sales have largely remained stable,…
Hard-pressed Brits ‘must be helped with bills by lowering gas electric standing charges costing around £300 a year’
HARD-PRESSED households must be helped with their bills by lowering gas and electric standing charges costing around £300 a year, Ministers say. Energy Secretary Claire…
Cost of Easter Sunday lunch at home soars by 17 per cent — despite food inflation easing
THE cost of an Easter Sunday lunch at home has soared by 17 per cent — despite food inflation easing. Families will pay an average…
Millions of drivers across UK to be hit by price hikes of up to £600 in DAYS – check if you’ll be exempt
MILLIONS of people across the UK are set to be hit with a huge price hike over their motors in just days. Starting from Monday,…
In pictures: This week in the Asia Pacific
A drone captures the construction of the new Longtan bridge in Jiangsu Province, China, on March 27, 2024.(AFP: Xinhua/Meng Delong) A Thai man prays at…
Bank of England set to kick off cyber ‘stress test’ of UK’s financial system within days
THE Bank of England is set to kick off a cyber “stress test” of the UK’s financial system within days. It comes after the Government…
New 99% mortgage to help first- time buyers get on the ladder with just a 5k deposit
A MAJOR building society has launched a 99% mortgage to help first-time buyers get on the housing ladder. The Yorkshire Building Society deal will enable…