Commonwealth Bank Offers $1,300 Cash Boost to Help Aussies Tackle Bills

Commonwealth Bank (CBA) is giving Aussie households a big break. They’re giving $1,300 off the price of a Tesla Powerwall 3 solar battery. This deal could help lower the cost of living and encourage people to use renewable energy. A CBA study found that many Aussies want solar batteries. But the high cost stops them. … Read more

$260 Centrelink Australia Medicare Payment Rolling Out to Bank Accounts

$260 Centrelink Medicare boost

Over 930,000 Aussies will get a $260 cost of living boost from the government. This is because of unclaimed Medicare benefits worth $241 million. The average person will get $260, helping those struggling with high living costs. It includes low-income earners, pensioners, and people with concession cards. The government wants to ease financial stress and … Read more

Greens Propose Plan to Cancel $81 billion HECS Debts and Offer Free University Education

HECS debts

The Australian Greens have a big plan. They want to clear $81 billion in student debts. They also aim to make university and TAFE free for everyone in Australia. This comes after the Labor Party suggested cutting HECS debts by 20% last week. The Greens’ plan is to help young Aussies with high living costs. … Read more

Redress Payments Now Excluded from Aged Care Means Test

aged care test pension

The Albanese Labor Government has made a big change. From 1 January 2025, redress payments won’t count against you when you need aged care. This means survivors of child abuse won’t lose out financially when they get older. This change helps those who were abused in institutions. It makes sure they can get the care … Read more

Financial Boost for Parenting program

parenting program in australia

A big step forward in tackling gender-based violence has been made in the Glenelg Shire of Australia. The Baby Makes 3 program, aimed at promoting gender equality, has been funded by United Way Glenelg. This program challenges old ways of thinking about parenting. The announcement comes as the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence … Read more

$1900 pension payment is out for pensioners

$1900 payment for centrelink pensioners

Australia faced over 601,000 scams last year, costing billions. This alarming trend puts pensioners’ retirement income at risk. The government has invested $67.5 million to protect seniors from fraud. A claim about a $1900 Centrelink bonus for seniors in 2024 has surfaced. Many retirees are curious about this potential boost to their income. But is … Read more

Services Australia $4000 work bonus balance for pensioners

$4000 work bonus

Did you know Services Australia gives a $4000 Work Bonus to some Age Pension recipients? This bonus is meant to keep older Aussies working by letting them earn up to $4000 a year without losing their pension. Major Highlights The Work Bonus Program in Australia The Work Bonus program in Australia is a big help … Read more

$260 Centrelink Medicare Payment – Claim before deadline

medicare payment deadline reaching

Australians, get ready! The government found $241 million in unclaimed Medicare rebates. They want to give this money back to over 930,000 people who are eligible. This $260 payment is a big help during tough times. More than half a million Aussies have got their share of $117 million in Medicare benefits. Now, it’s time … Read more

NSW Cash Home Purchases Hit Record Levels – Housing Alert

‘Concerning’’: record number of NSW homes bought with cash

In 2023, a quarter of homes in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland were bought with cash. This totalled a massive $129.6 billion. NSW saw 27.7% of these cash deals, showing a worrying trend for housing prices and market balance. Major Highlights Current State of Cash Property Purchases in NSW The New South Wales (NSW) … Read more