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    Households could spend $80 billion on energy efficiency upgrades, report finds

    I’m in housing trust home .3 years ago I changed to solar panels paid by the trust and this week my old gas stove and hot water heater were changed to electricity and I also had new power saving electric lights throughout the house all at no cost to me. I was told this move is financially...
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    Woolworths slashes prices on hundreds of staples. Here's what it means for your weekly shop

    How about reducing the price of milk not coke? Reduce the price of staples and pet food, not the junk and luxury foods.
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    ‘It’s already here’: Expert’s warning as Australia edges closer to a cashless future

    I only use cash cards are used for online purchases. I am not paying fees for using my own money. I have saved so much on fees not using my cards for a cup of coffee and quite often I get discounts , especially at the markets for using cash. On the other hand , some of the larger stores make you...
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    Shopper boycotts Aussie supermarket giant after 'awkward' encounter in-store

    If I have to scan my groceries I will do it how I want, in the order I want. Or they can open more checkouts and serve me.
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    Parking here could cost you $660—avoid this costly mistake

    Until it happens to you and you’re trapped in your house in an emergency, or emergency services cannot get to you.
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    'Not worth it to me anymore': Customers clamour over changes in Woolworths' Everyday Rewards

    I phoned up to cancel yesterday , I waited a long time, they were so busy with people cancelling. It was worth the wait. I will keep the rewards for the next month , then it will be cancelled. The operator gifted me 4,000 rewards point or $20 for inconvenience.
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    Are their titles on the chopping block? Insiders reveal tension between Royal Family members because of one act

    Just do it, or stop talking about it, this has been going on long enough
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    Council rules spoil camping plans as local landowners slam new restrictions

    How are a few expensive council regulations going to stop the crazies out there. The police, law and order and the court system can’t stop them.
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    Is she putting her daughter at risk? Royal Family member receives ire over new social media post

    She just does what she wants and what profits her at the time. She’ll probably use her children to gain five minutes of attention like she does everyone else.
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    Pensioners face $3,300 Centrelink shock amid cost-of-living squeeze

    I’m on a carers payment. When my father passed away I received a large sum from the sale of his house. Some I spent, but some is in a term deposit, which matures soon.Does this mean I will lose out on my pension. I feel like I need to spend this money and have no savings. Can anyone clarify...
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    'What do you call these?': Popular deli item sparkes unexpected debate among food lovers

    Always have been and always will be little boys,
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    Promises, promises in election 2025: What major parties are offering older Australians

    In other words, in reality we get nothing
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    Aussie couple's holiday turns into a nightmare: 'Every single room was trashed completely'

    I just went in a 10 day break. My son stayed at my home and cared for my animals. I didn’t leave my car at the airport , I got a lift there and back. My son drove my car occasionally whilst I was away. I feel if possible, that this is one of the safer ways to go on holiday.
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    This disturbing sight causes massive uproar among animal advocates: 'It's just disgusting'

    There are some really sick people in the world. I hate to imagine how they would treat a live animal.
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    'Charity is just a big business': Aussies outraged over op shops' price hikes

    Savers are just as bad, but we know that they are an American company. I no longer donate to any op shop, I am struggling on a carers pension, so now sell my goods cheaper than the op shops on market place, or often give away things on marketplace. I can’t afford salvos ,vinnies or savers...
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    Federal Budget 2025-2026: What Seniors Discount Club members need-to know—by Kaye Fallick

    I’m a full time carer. There is also nothing in this budget for me, or the person I care for. We are slowly, but surely drowning in debt due to cost of living. I do not see a future for my son who is on a disability pension.
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    Woolworths releases limited edition merchandise in partnership with famous artist! See what the buzz is about

    I brought reusable cotton bags when plastic bags were supposedly banned. They are great, strong and totally washable.
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