Several popular grocery items struck by “shrinkflation” have been identified, showing where customers already feeling the pinch at the checkout are now getting even less value for their money. Shrinkflation is a term used to describe items that have been reduced in size or weight, with the price remaining the same. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: … Read more
As the cost of living continues to climb, so too does the price of a comfortable retirement with the savings needed to retire hitting “a new record high,” according to the latest Retirement Standard released by The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA). To live “comfortably” — that is, above the standard that an … Read more
About 5 million Australians receiving Centrelink benefits are set to receive more money in their accounts when payments are indexed from Wednesday. Fortnightly boosts of between $14 and $30 will be available to customers depending on their personal situation and payments. Australians receiving rent assistance, JobSeeker, single parenting, and ABSTUDY payments, as well as people … Read more
Penny Wong married Sophie Allouache in Adelaide Sydney: Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong, the country’s first openly gay female parliamentarian, has married her partner Sophie Allouache, Wong said on Sunday. “We are delighted that so many of our family and friends could share this special day with us,” Wong said on social media platform Instagram, … Read more
CFOTO | Future Publishing | Getty Images LONDON — McDonald’s suffered a system failure Friday that left customers in some parts of the world unable to order food. “We are aware of a technology outage, which impacted our restaurants; the issue is now being resolved,” a McDonald’s spokesperson said. “We thank customers for their patience … Read more
The Big Macs are on hold with McDonald’s eateries across the country struck down by an IT glitch. Friday takeaway plans have been thrown into chaos for customers, with some stores closed completely and others only taking orders made with cash. The meltdown is understood to have started at 4.30pm (AEST), with issues with the … Read more
The Bunnings sausage sizzle is a beloved ritual for peckish weekenders heading to the hardware store, and a boost for local charities — but now it too has been hit by the cost-of-living crisis. Prices last month increased at the iconic barbecues across Australia, as the community groups fundraising at the fry-ups reported plummeting profits, … Read more
House prices have surged more than 30 per cent across Australia since the outbreak of COVID-19, a report has found. Since COVID was declared a global pandemic in March 2020, property group CoreLogic found its national home value index rose by 32.5 per cent. The increase meant the median value of an Australian house rose … Read more
A foreign spy ring recruited a former Australian politician and tried to get close to a prime minister’s family member before it was uncovered by the nation’s intelligence agency. ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess revealed a dedicated espionage team from an unspecified country had been set up to specifically target Australia. “The team is aggressive and … Read more
Major changes to an “outdated” university loan repayment scheme have been recommended in an independent review into universities published on Friday. Relief for graduates could be allocated as soon as the May Federal Budget, according to Education Minister Jason Clare, who hinted at annual repayment savings of up to $1000 for some Australians, in response … Read more
