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    Skating on thin ice: Aussies struggle to keep financial head above water amid rising costs

    Insurance policies have increased at a higher rate in WA yet all the majorities of storms and cyclones, floods etc happen over East. Why arenwe impacted the most I want to know and that is across, cars, house contents and buildings.
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    New breakfast game-changer: KitKat's cereal launch will revolutionize how you start your day!

    I don't buy cereals and don't have a clue about their prices but would imagine that is pretty expensive for the majority of people. I will be sure to have a look next time I go to the supermarket.
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    Big issue with Coles and Woolworths that baffles millions of customers!

    I certainly have never bought these paper bags and the only few I have are when I shop at Sussan and the like. I always have my own bags but sometimes take theirs so I have bags to put goods in for donations. I keep recycling them that way.
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    Channel Seven shares final verdict on veteran newsreader amid dramatic news shakeup

    They all do it. It's a horrible cut-throat industry. You are only in until you are out.
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    Eggs-traordinary demand: Coles sees surge in sales despite price hikes

    Regardless of what the CEO's say and regardless of some products being marked down by slim margins for a set period, many more products are constantly going up by far bigger jumps. It is ridiculous and no way can we keep up.
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    Aussie linen brand enters administration faces uncertain future

    Years ago in NZ there was Dramorne linen (not sure of the spelling) but they sold by parties at home and I bought a table cloth which I still have. It is beautiful and amazing quality but yeah priced out of the majority of people's pockets. I must have worked overtime to pay for it, it would...
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    Simple shopping trip following a markdown find sparks wave of kindness

    That's a great idea and I will be sure to look for similar things in the future.
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    Aussies demand social media take action against scam ads to protect users

    I would say don't use Facebook at all. You hear nothing but trouble on this platform so if you stay off it you will be fine and think of all the time you will be saving. And also remember the saying, if it sounds too good to be true it probably isn't. The scammers wre just looking for idiots...
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    Aussie linen brand enters administration faces uncertain future

    No, I have never heard of it here in Perth either.
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    Royal insider reports King Charles III's situation throughout their summer holiday: 'Things can go wrong very fast'

    Without your health you have nothing and it will unravel very quickly with the enormous pressure on him if he is not a lot more sensible. Men especially can be their own worst enemies.
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    'What is wrong with Coles?': Shopper complains about supermarket prices after buying essentials

    I also buy heinz steam fresh so if I have scrambled eggs for instance for dinner I have one of those with them to have a serve of veg and quick and easy. Can be added to the microwave meals as well as they often don't have veg.
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    'What is wrong with Coles?': Shopper complains about supermarket prices after buying essentials

    I don't care what the supermarkets say they could all lower their prices alot more right across the board. Their excuses are abysmal.
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    Dad saves on bills for three years—learn how he did it

    We got solar panels back in 2013 when we moved and haved saved considerable money on our power bills but synergy keep changing the amount they pay you for the power going back to the grid so it is getting less and less which is downright rude. You are left without a leg to stand on and for...
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    Family experiences financial and emotional burden over Jetstar’s response: ‘This is just insulting’

    When you are stuck in Japan what language would the airline expect receipts to be in. Fancy not being in a position to translate when they are world flyers. Simply not good enough and does not pass as an excuse and can't even understand why they would try to pass it off as one.
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    Over 350,000 Aussies receive $254 cost-of-living boost—find out if you qualify!

    I am certainly pleased we have no tolls in WA. It is ridiculous in these tough cost of living times.
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    Tragic Outcome: How a Post-Colonoscopy Blunder at the Royal Melbourne Hospital Led to a Man's Untimely Death! Protect Yourself from Medical Missteps!

    I am so sorry for your loss, that is absolutely dreadful negligence on the part of the doctors and it needn't have happened. It does have to make you wonder!
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    State makes groundbreaking move to Triple Zero emergency calls

    There may be friends, neighbours or community organisations who will help you set them up as well as the telcos themselves. There are a lot of helpful people out there if you just ask for it.
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    Family shares update on celebrity chef's condition after hospitalisation

    I don't follow her as such but she is amazing for her age and I did watch her series on trying to change nutrition in aged care since it was here in WA. It was very interesting and I hope sincerely they roll out her recommendations around the country quickly as they will make significant...
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    Discover Australia's Hidden Gems: The Most Stunning Towns You NEED to Visit Revealed!

    Adelaide is a city not a town for starters but not trying to be picky. It all depends on who is being asked and different surveys ask a different cross section of people so different places get top spots.
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