Wholesale power prices might be easing, but network costs are heading the other way. (ABC News: Andrew Seabourne)
Winners and losers as energy regulator outlines mixed bag of power price changes
News article by the ABC
Benchmark electricity prices are set to fall for hundreds of thousands of customers but will rise for others under changes flagged by the country's energy regulator.
Winners and losers as energy regulator outlines mixed bag of power price changes
This food delivery rider spoke up against Hungry Panda. Then they called the police on her
News article by the ABC
After Joy spoke out about low pay and rider safety she says Hungry Panda retaliated by reducing her delivery orders.
This food delivery rider spoke up against Hungry Panda. Then they called the police on her
RACGP SA chair Sian Goodson says the change on payroll tax will make it harder for patients to see a GP. (ABC News: Shari Hams)
GPs call for stop to payroll tax, warning vulnerable patients will be worse off
News article by the ABC
The South Australian government has denied imposing payroll tax on general practices will exacerbate ambulance ramping despite a peak medical body saying vulnerable patients will be worse off and forced into emergency departments when most clinics pass on the cost.
GPs call for stop to payroll tax, warning vulnerable patients will be worse off
What is an ‘escape fund’ and should all women have one?
News article by the ABC
'Escape funds' may seem less relevant than they were for our mothers and grandmothers, but some experts say they are common sense and a way to feel 'safer' in relationships.
What is an ‘escape fund’ and should all women have one?
Smart meters provide a more detailed breakdown of your electricity usage. (ABC News)
What are smart meters and can they save you money? Here’s everything you need to know
News article by the ABC
Having a technician come to your home to read your electricity meter is slowly becoming a thing of the past thanks to the rollout of smart meters. Here's how they work.
What are smart meters and can they save you money? Here’s everything you need to know
Single father Craig Souter from Shoalhaven was shocked when his recent power bill more than doubled. (Shakira Wilson)
Power prices unlikely to fall much, if at all, warn experts as regulators flag key decision
News article by the ABC
Following a horror two years in energy markets, there had been hopes of price relief for consumers. Experts are warning people not to get their hopes up.
Power prices unlikely to fall much, if at all, warn experts as regulators flag key decision
ATO chases small businesses for $34b in debt, insolvencies tipped to hit post GFC levels
News article by the ABC
The ATO is chasing more than $34 billion in debts owed by small businesses and self-employed Australians that were put on hold during COVID, and sometimes using aggressive enforcement action to collect the money, which experts say is sending some businesses to the wall. 
ATO chases small businesses for $34b in debt, insolvencies tipped to hit post GFC levels
Dr Odeshow treasures his stethoscope. (ABC News: Sacha Payne)
Some refugees find skilled work in Australia but experts say pathways are limited
News article by the ABC
Skilled refugees come to Australia hoping to work in their chosen field, but often face a long and expensive process to get their qualifications recognised. As employers grapple with a worker shortage, these experts say it's a problem worth fixing.
Some refugees find skilled work in Australia but experts say pathways are limited
Bankwest staff were pressured to push customers online, according to the Finance Sector Union. (ABC News: Nic MacBean)
Bankwest staff pressured to send customers online ahead of widespread closures, union says
News article by the ABC
Bankwest says its move to close all branches and move to digital banking reflects customer choice, but the Finance Sector Union says staff have been ordered to push customers online.
Bankwest staff pressured to send customers online ahead of widespread closures, union says
Adriana Carrington has been left with a debt worth tens of thousands of dollars that's been rescurrected by the ATO.  (ABC News: Nassim Khadem)
The ATO is reviving old tax debts totalling billions, threatening some taxpayers with bankruptcy
News article by the ABC
The Australian Taxation Office is owed tens of billions of dollars worth of income tax debts it once dismissed as being "uneconomical to pursue". It's been a shock for many taxpayers to now have the debts resurrected. These debts in some cases date back more than a decade and are pushing some towards bankruptcy.
The ATO is reviving old tax debts totalling billions, threatening some taxpayers with bankruptcy
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Wholesale power prices might be easing, but network costs are heading the other way. (ABC News: Andrew Seabourne)

Winners and losers as energy regulator outlines mixed bag of power price changes

News article by the ABC
Benchmark electricity prices are set to fall for hundreds of thousands of customers but will rise for others under changes flag ...

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This food delivery rider spoke up against Hungry Panda. Then they called the police on her

News article by the ABC
After Joy spoke out about low pay and rider safety she says Hungry Panda retaliated by reducing her delivery orders. ...

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RACGP SA chair Sian Goodson says the change on payroll tax will make it harder for patients to see a GP. (ABC News: Shari Hams)

GPs call for stop to payroll tax, warning vulnerable patients will be worse off

News article by the ABC
The South Australian government has denied imposing payroll tax on general practices will exacerbate ambulance ramping despite ...

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What is an ‘escape fund’ and should all women have one?

News article by the ABC
‘Escape funds’ may seem less relevant than they were for our mothers and grandmothers, but some experts say they ar ...

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Smart meters provide a more detailed breakdown of your electricity usage. (ABC News)

What are smart meters and can they save you money? Here’s everything you need to know

News article by the ABC
Having a technician come to your home to read your electricity meter is slowly becoming a thing of the past thanks to the rollo ...

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Single father Craig Souter from Shoalhaven was shocked when his recent power bill more than doubled. (Shakira Wilson)

Power prices unlikely to fall much, if at all, warn experts as regulators flag key decision

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