Australians bought a record number of new cars in 2023 as the COVID comeback continued, but cost-of-living pressures have auto makers preparing for a slowdown.
Australians on lower incomes often pay more for the same basic essentials due to being less able to shop around or buy in bulk, a new report has found.
Federal parliamentarians return to Canberra for the next sitting fortnight, when workplace law changes and ongoing cost of living issues will dominate.
A new advertising campaign launched today by the ACT Government will highlight a number of programs that can help Canberrans with financial assistance in response to rising cost-of-living pressures.