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Albanese government cracks down on Shrinkflation

Shrinkflation refers to the practice where the size of a product is reduced while the price remains the same, or even increases.

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Australia’s 3.8% inflation rate is concerning, but not enough to trigger a interest rate rise

A rate of 3.8% is what the Reserve Bank had forecast. It is in line with market expectations, and well down on the 6% recorded this time last year.

OPINION

Are canned veggies or frozen fruit just as good as fresh produce?

Fruit and vegetables are crucial for a healthy, balanced diet, providing a range of vitamins and minerals as well as fibre.

POLITICS

Our research shows what the rental market is really like for international students

We also need to be careful simply thinking more student accommodation will fix this issue

INNOVATION

Over three million Australians to have $3 billion in Student debt erased

Embedded within the upcoming May budget, this initiative aims to furnish substantial relief to individuals contending with student loans amidst the battle against inflation.

HEALTH

Here’s how parents can prepare healthy lunchbox and keep costs down

Lunchboxes are vital for supporting children’s energy levels throughout the school day, which in turn helps maintain their concentration.

OPINION

Struggling to Fit Your Budget? Here are ways to ease the squeeze

Make sure you match the frequency of these so you are working out your budget over a week, or a fortnight, or a month.

INNOVATION

Australian and Fijian researchers get $2 million support to find links between business and climate change

2023 Budget in Parliament, which contained the funding commitment.

INNOVATION

NZ’s budget used a ‘gender lens’ for the first time – the result was a win for women

Fifteen agencies, supported by the Ministry for Women, used a gender budgeting toolkit to undertake this work.

OPINION

May budget to boost cultural and historical institutions with $535m four-year injection

“Putting a productivity efficiency component into any funding I think is a responsible part of government and making sure we keep the budget on a sustainable footing.”

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says