A tranche of cost of living measures set to help struggling Aussies will kick in from January 1. Here’s how you’re affected.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
Aussies are being urged to switch energy providers with their loyalty likely costing them hundreds per year.
Cameron Micallef
Governments and major banks have announced support payments for victims of the devastating Victorian fires.
Thousands of Aussie businesses and big-name brands have collapsed as consumers continue to tighten their budgets.
Aisling Brennan
House prices are expected to rise yet again in 2025 – but there could be a brief window of hope for those looking to crack the market.
A historical pub with plenty of character has closed its doors for possibly the final time as the publican fails to find a buyer worthy of the job.
Another major Australian property developer has entered administration, citing difficult conditions in the country’s ailing construction sector.
In a year marred by brand collapses and the future of a key event hanging in the balance, it begs the question - what is going on in Australian fashion?
Alexandra Feiam
Investors received a late Christmas present with the ASX 200 rising on the first trading session following the holiday break.
Economists have warned Australia’s housing affordability crisis is set to worsen if there is no government intervention.
A big change is coming to how Australians will access their Medicare services in 2025.
Nathan Schmidt
WA retailers anticipate strong Boxing Day sales despite economic challenges, with spending expected to reach $1.3 billion this year.
Daniel Newell
One major Aussie airline has dropped $49 flights in an insane Boxing Day sale - but travellers will need to be quick to snap up the latest deals.
The Australian Navy is advertising roles with a hefty salary and generous benefits – but there’s an interesting detail that’s sure to raise some eyebrows.
Blake Antrobus
Reverend Bill Crews says many people who used to donate to his charity are now putting their hands up for help, as thousands sought a free meal on Christmas Day.
Steve Zemek
Aussies doing it tough with the rising cost of living could receive some much-needed relief in 2025, according to a slew of new predictions.
Clareese Packer
Struggling Aussie homeowners could get a rate cut sooner rather than later as the Reserve Bank says it is “increasingly confident” about a reduction.
A major bank has restored services after an outage left customers unable to access their accounts on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
Adelaide Lang
Woolworths is making changes to its popular Everyday Rewards program to heighten security for customers.
NewsWire Staff
The ASX has surged back and broken a days-long losing streak - after better than expected inflationary data out of the US sent markets higher around the world.
A major change to Aussie cash could be on the cards — which would essentially keep cash in the Australian system despite the dominance of card payments.
A major bank has apologised to thousands of its customers who were impacted by an error that led to them being massively overcharged.
A leading bank is expecting a spike in electricity prices until July 2025 putting further pressures on Australians.
Aussies are being warned to check their mobile and wearable payment devices or risk being unable to purchase items this New Year’s Eve.
