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    Retired But Not Tired: Aussie Seniors Turn to Side Hustles to Boost Pensions

    Yeh, we are heading back into the workforce but beware of the Tax man! I have an age pension and a modest super income stream which combined are below the threshold. But I took on some work in Feb and May to supplement the pension and now I have a tax bill of $3400! No sapto as my wife is...
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    Cost of living relief kicks in July 1: What Aussies can expect

    My 'predicted' electricity bill will be over $800 for 3 months and sue mid August Rebates not yet applied but I expect it will still be over $600. For a 2 age pensioners with no other income , that's not going to work, so I'm trying to get a job. Australia has plenty of rain ( hydro? ) and...
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    More breathing room for Aussies as changes to energy prices are underway. Here's what we know so far

    We arw two retired in a rental.3 brm villa. Our last 3 monthly bill was over $450after state and fed govt rebates. Our forecast bill for the next period is apparently going to be over $800. Long before 2026 comes along!!
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    She was 76 and died after routine surgery—‘Had this tool been available' she might still be alive

    I had radioactive seeds implanted in my prostate several years ago, age 65, a fairly routine operation I was told. 6 weeks later I was rushed in for open heart surgery to replace my aorta due to a blood infection sighted as sepsis from e - coli bacteria. I almost died. Now I have to watch I...
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    Incoming NSW $1,500 rebate: Will it be a critical lifeline as power bills bite?

    That is great news. But here's the thing...my energy company, Origin, does not show any concessional rebate until the bill is due. So, when they show a running estimate of the amount owed ( to soften the blow perhaps?) all I see is a very high cost that is accumulating daily. It is a very...
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