Renters left behind as housing crisis bites
Politicians promise to build more houses under long-term plans -- but what about the immediate dire shortage of affordable properties for...
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On the brink: the brutal toll of Australia's cost of living crisis
A special report on the many faces of Australia's cost of living crisis, from a team of The Burne reporters. From the housing shortage,...
On low wages and welfare, the rental landscape is bleak
For workers on lower wages there are virtually no affordable homes for rent, reports Genevieve Saville Lower wage workers and people on...
The hidden crisis in the jobless numbers
The definition of employment hides the true impact of the cost of living crisis, Amelia Godbold reports. An Increasing number of...
The perfect storm sweeping food from our tables
The number of people needing help with food essentials is soaring, reports Fletcher Fraser A combination of domestic and global crises --...
From city to coast, the rental crisis takes its toll
The shortage of affordable housing is hitting Australians from all areas and walks of life., Charlotte Dyer, Connor Hunter and Audrey...
Mental health forms 'perfect circle' of disadvantage
The lockdown era collided with a cost of living crisis -- and drove many into a loop of crisis, writes Louie Cina Australia faces a...
Working hour cap brings winter blast for international students
Another money crunch looms for some students, writes Hanna Carlsson. The cost of living crisis is about to hit international students...
Call for rent caps as tenants face imbalance of power
Tenants advocates call for a cap on rent rises to combat the housing crisis, writes Irene Winter Rental vacancy rates in Melbourne are at...
Food for thought: soaring costs fuel mental health struggles
Australians are reaching out for help in ways they've never done before, reports Molly Davis Interest rate rises, skyrocketing grocery...
Stay or be homeless: the cruel choice facing family violence victims
For domestic violence victims, the cost-of-living crisis can mean a terrible choice, reports Samara Lee Family and domestic violence...
Soaring cost of basics drives surge in demand for help
The cost-of-living crisis is forcing Australians to seek help in unprecedented numbers, reports Christopher Williams The cost-of-living...
Prognosis negative: crunch time for GPs, patients in rural Australia
Country towns do not have the same access to medical services and facilities as their city counterparts -- and right now they're feeling...
Food on the table but an Afterpay hangover
Easy short-terms credit is proving a minefield for many, writes Ruby Alexander As the cost-of-living crisis bites, increasing numbers of...
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