Cost of Living

Politics & Society
Life for single-parent families in Australia is harsh
The daily routine of a single parent can be harsh due to higher child care responsibilities, housing stress, financial inequalities and poorer mental health, finds the latest HILDA Survey

Politics & Society
The gap between the haves and have-nots in Australia is at a 20-year high
During the past two decades, inequality has grown to reach an all-time high and the current cost-of-living crisis isn’t helping, finds the latest HILDA survey

Health & Medicine
Your cold house is bad for your mental health
New research finds that the poorest Australians in the worst health are living in the coldest homes during Australian winter and it’s putting their mental health at risk

Sciences & Technology
Government needs to plan for resilient food systems in Australia
With increasing shocks to our food supply, we need clear government accountability to ensure the right to adequate food

Business & Economics
Too many Aussies are starting a family and raising their kids in poverty
New research finds that the birth of a first child reduces household income and increases the risk of disadvantage

Politics & Society
Have yourself a very thrifty Christmas
As Australia’s cost-of-living increases, many of us are spending less. From calculating a gift’s cost-per-use to experiences rather than pressies, here are expert tips for a thrifty Christmas

Business & Economics
More than half of Australians are only just making ends meet
Many Australians are struggling to pay for everyday essentials, but some of us are feeling the pinch more than others

Business & Economics
Changing the cost of some uni degrees didn’t change students’ minds
New research finds that hikes in the cost of some university degrees had limited impact on students’ choices

Business & Economics
Avoiding the cliff and the freefall into poverty
For more than 20 years, Anti-Poverty Week has campaigned to ensure that every Australian has adequate food and shelter. How far have we come?

Politics & Society
Universities can’t forget about lower socio-economic students
If the Government wants to increase higher education participation, it first needs to tackle the very real financial, psychological and cultural barriers for disadvantaged students