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A 22-year-old single mum, Susie, has sparked a national debate. She saved $20,000 for a car deposit while on Centrelink payments. This revelation has shocked many Australians, highlighting welfare system complexities. Susie’s story has divided public opinion across the country. She gets about $850 weekly in government benefits, including social housing support. Her savings feat … Read more
Neurosurgeons in Australia make an average of $604,582 per year. This makes them the highest-paid professionals in the country. This figure comes from tax returns of over 14 million Aussies. Other top earners include plastic and reconstructive surgeons ($568,439) and ophthalmologists ($592,414). Anaesthetists, financial dealers, internal medicine specialists, and psychiatrists also earn high salaries. Their … Read more
In the last 7 years, big banks and insurance firms in Australia have sold 5.6 million useless “junk insurance” policies. That’s about 1 policy for every 4 adults. The 2018 Royal Commission found out that these companies made money by selling unnecessary add-ons with credit cards and loans. Sometimes, these premiums were over $2,000. The … Read more
Imagine cutting your energy bills and using less grid power. You could also get a big government rebate. This is happening in New South Wales with a new solar battery rebate scheme. The rebate started on November 1. It will save NSW homeowners $800 to $2,200 on solar batteries. The maximum saving is $2,400. This … Read more
Australia’s workers are getting a big cash boost. This is thanks to their superannuation funds doing better than expected in 2023. Even with economic ups and downs, the system set up by a past Labor government is paying off. It’s giving extra money to over 4.6 million Aussies who can’t save enough for retirement. The … Read more
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has warned taxpayers about a scam promising a $703 tax refund. This scam uses fake messages to target Aussies, risking their personal and financial details. The ATO stresses the need to spot these scams and know how to lodge taxes properly to avoid fraud. Major highlights Latest ATO Tax Refund … Read more
The National Australia Bank (NAB) is changing how we log into online banking. They plan to ditch passwords for biometric authentication by 2030. This is a big step as NAB deals with 50 million cyberattacks every month. NAB is leading the way in digital banking security. Their digital arm, ubank, has already started using passkey … Read more
Scammers are targeting Aussies struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. Services Australia warns about fake websites offering a $600 “cash bonus” to Centrelink recipients. These sites falsely claim payment increases for January. Scam sites spread lies about non-existent cost-of-living support on social media. Hank Jongen from Services Australia confirms these unofficial websites are misleading people. They … Read more
Over 4.4 million Australians are getting ready for Black Friday deals this year. They plan to spend an average of $184 each, adding up to $675 million on must-have items. Despite rising costs, Aussies are changing their shopping plans to focus on essential goods. The Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend is coming up on … Read more
A tiny flaw on a 1981 20c coin could boost its value to $300. This rare Aussie coin has coin collectors searching through their spare change. Numismatic treasures are hiding in plain sight, making the hunt for valuable Australian coins exciting. The “Three and a Half Claw” variety features a platypus with a peculiar imperfection. … Read more