Cost of Living News

Cost of Living Video News

02:19

'Untrustworthy and misleading’ - those are just some of the sentiments shared by consumers as part of the ACCC's inquiry into supermarket behaviour.

ACCC report focuses on Coles and Woolworths' market power

Australia

02:04

Widening gap in rising supermarket costs

Australia

02:18

The Reserve Bank has held the cash rate steady, with a warning that inflation remains too high.

The Reserve Bank governor stands firm in the face of political pressure

Australia

02:18

Rental housing out of reach for people on welfare

Cost of Living

Cost of Living Audio News

04:04

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Charities struggle to keep up as the cost of living takes its toll

Cost of Living

07:25

A survey by CHOICE has found basic grocery items are still cheaper to buy at ALDI compared with the major supermarkets(AAP)

One supermarket has been named the cheapest in Australia once again. But is everyone able to shop around?

Life

12:18

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SBS On the Money: Inflation has slipped into the RBA's target band so what does that mean for interest rates?

Finance

10:34

SBS On the Money: Why an interest rate cut in Australia may still be some time away

Finance

Analysis

Ricardo Gonçalves and Peggy Giakoumelos explore one area where consumers can make savings with an expert in the field. From supermarkets to rents, nutrition to petrol and so much more, learn about the strategies used to get you to spend more, and more importantly, what you can do, to spend less.

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Audio: On the Money

13:34

SBS On the Money: Qatar seeks 25% of Virgin Australia + more China stimulus to come?

Finance

11:42

SBS On the Money: Mining stocks roar & how useful are retirement calculators?

Finance

08:00

SBS On the Money: Is China's huge stimulus package enough?

Finance

07:00

On The Money: 23 September 2024

Finance

Explainers

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Explained: The government's stalled housing agenda, and why the Greens are opposing it

Politics

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More Australians are juggling multiple jobs while spending more on healthcare

Australia

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The $184,000 sacrifice Australians are making for their 'dream smile'

Finance

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Renting in a cost of living crisis: Four key things tenants should know

Australia

11 min read

Australia

Feature

‘Will Santa know where to find us?’: Meet the Australian parents raising children from their cars

Across Australia, back seats are turning into bedrooms and car boots are becoming storage units. Meet three parents with three different stories who all found themselves homeless and living in their cars - some with their kids.

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Insight: Housing Stress

Every Tuesday 8:30pm AEDT or On Demand

With rising interest rates and record low rental vacancies, Australians are feeling the pressure. From capital cities to regional tourism hubs, Insight asks if the stress of keeping a roof over our heads is killing Australians’ dreams.

Dateline: Japans Cheap Homes

Every Tuesday 9:30pm AEDT or On Demand

As homeownership becomes increasingly expensive, we travel to Japan, where millions of abandoned houses are being sold cheaply or given away. Can foreign buyers help solve Japan’s empty house problem?

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Work, Income and Households

Learn about jobs and industries people typically work in, incomes, unpaid care and child care, rental and mortgage payments and more based on 2021 Census results.