Cost of Living

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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Business & Economics

What we can expect from the 2023 economic ‘misery index’

Australia’s high interest rates and low GDP growth are pushing our Economic Misery Index higher, but hopefully not for long

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Business & Economics

Persistent poverty is a major policy issue

While having a job is often crucial to lifting people out of poverty, adequate income support and child care are also critical

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