For many Australians, the humble hot roast chicken from Woolworths has become a popular and fuss-free dinner option for when time is short but hunger calls.

However, it seems that now we may have to dig a little deeper into our pockets as Woolies has confirmed a price hike on their popular hot roast chickens.

You read that right, folks. This ready-to-eat option will now set shoppers back a whole extra dollar, costing a cool $12.

This isn't the first time the price has gone up for the cult dinner buy — it previously rose from $10 to $11 back in February 2022.

The announcement was met with dissatisfaction among numerous shoppers, including SDC members, who expressed their disappointment over the smaller size of the roast chooks.

Woolworths has recently announced a one-dollar increase in the price of a regular roast chicken. Credit: Facebook.

One member wrote: ‘The BBQ chicken at Woolies is usually overcooked to a frizzle and seem to be getting smaller for the same $11.’

A Woolworths representative defended the price increase of their roast chickens, emphasising that they still offer excellent value as a dinner option.

The spokesperson attributed the price adjustment to the mounting production costs involved in bringing the product to the market.

They remarked: ‘At Woolworths, we understand that every dollar counts and work hard to provide value for customers every time they shop with us while balancing the needs of our suppliers.’

‘For the first time since February 2022, we reluctantly increased the price of our roast chickens by $1 due to an increase in input costs.’

‘We still believe our delicious hot roast chooks provide excellent value, whether it's for a dinner for the family or to share at a picnic with friends.’

The Woolworths price hike coincides with a surge in the number of Australians facing severe poverty due to the escalating cost of living.

The Salvation Army recently conducted a survey revealing that 93 per cent of individuals seeking assistance in the past year were struggling to meet their basic living requirements.

Once essential expenses such as housing, food, utilities, healthcare, and transportation were accounted for, the average respondents stated they had less than $6 per day remaining for other expenditures or savings.

In a statement, Captain Stuart Glover, the Salvation Army's secretary for mission, said: ‘Everyone is currently facing hardship, but for those who were already struggling, the escalating cost-of-living crisis has made survival nearly impossible without assistance.’

The report also unveiled distressing figures, with three-quarters of surveyed families living below the poverty line.

Additionally, a quarter of families were unable to afford healthcare visits for their children, including doctor and dentist appointments, while one in five families struggled to provide their children with three daily meals.

Key Takeaways

• Woolworths has confirmed a price hike on their popular hot roast chickens, raising the cost to $12.
• A Woolworths spokesperson states that The price increase is due to rising production costs.
• The cost of living crisis impacts many Australians, with thousands struggling to afford basic necessities.
• The Salvation Army reports that 93 per cent of people requiring their services are having difficulty affording essential living costs.

Members, times can be hard, and they can be tighter if we don’t plan our meals and shop smart. Here are a few tips for planning meals that are delicious and affordable:

1. Meal planning is key. Make a list of meals you want to make for the week and only buy the ingredients for those meals.

2. Stick to your pantry staples. Keep a few pantry staples in your cupboard that you can use to make a meal if you run out of time or get stuck.

3. Shop in bulk. Buying in bulk usually works out cheaper in the long run. If you have the freezer space, stock up on meats and other favourites.

4. Make use of leftovers. If you have leftovers from a meal, plan to make two meals and freeze one. This is a great way to save time and money.

5. Cook in batches. This works best with sauces, casseroles and soups. Make a large pot of an item once and freeze the leftovers in individual containers.

What are your thoughts on this price hike? Better yet, do you have more tips on how to keep dinner costs to a minimum? Share them with us in the comments below!

 

[Tripper]

Higher price and definitely less chicken and less care in cooking.

 

[cheviegirl34]

For many Australians, the humble hot roast chicken from Woolworths has become a popular and fuss-free dinner option for when time is short but hunger calls.

However, it seems that now we may have to dig a little deeper into our pockets as Woolies has confirmed a price hike on their popular hot roast chickens.

You read that right, folks. This ready-to-eat option will now set shoppers back a whole extra dollar, costing a cool $12.

This isn't the first time the price has gone up for the cult dinner buy — it previously rose from $10 to $11 back in February 2022.

The announcement was met with dissatisfaction among numerous shoppers, including SDC members, who expressed their disappointment over the smaller size of the roast chooks.

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Woolworths has recently announced a one-dollar increase in the price of a regular roast chicken. Credit: Facebook.

One member wrote: ‘The BBQ chicken at Woolies is usually overcooked to a frizzle and seem to be getting smaller for the same $11.’

A Woolworths representative defended the price increase of their roast chickens, emphasising that they still offer excellent value as a dinner option.

The spokesperson attributed the price adjustment to the mounting production costs involved in bringing the product to the market.

They remarked: ‘At Woolworths, we understand that every dollar counts and work hard to provide value for customers every time they shop with us while balancing the needs of our suppliers.’

‘For the first time since February 2022, we reluctantly increased the price of our roast chickens by $1 due to an increase in input costs.’

‘We still believe our delicious hot roast chooks provide excellent value, whether it's for a dinner for the family or to share at a picnic with friends.’

The Woolworths price hike coincides with a surge in the number of Australians facing severe poverty due to the escalating cost of living.

The Salvation Army recently conducted a survey revealing that 93 per cent of individuals seeking assistance in the past year were struggling to meet their basic living requirements.

Once essential expenses such as housing, food, utilities, healthcare, and transportation were accounted for, the average respondents stated they had less than $6 per day remaining for other expenditures or savings.

In a statement, Captain Stuart Glover, the Salvation Army's secretary for mission, said: ‘Everyone is currently facing hardship, but for those who were already struggling, the escalating cost-of-living crisis has made survival nearly impossible without assistance.’

The report also unveiled distressing figures, with three-quarters of surveyed families living below the poverty line.

Additionally, a quarter of families were unable to afford healthcare visits for their children, including doctor and dentist appointments, while one in five families struggled to provide their children with three daily meals.

Key Takeaways

• Woolworths has confirmed a price hike on their popular hot roast chickens, raising the cost to $12.
• A Woolworths spokesperson states that The price increase is due to rising production costs.
• The cost of living crisis impacts many Australians, with thousands struggling to afford basic necessities.
• The Salvation Army reports that 93 per cent of people requiring their services are having difficulty affording essential living costs.

Members, times can be hard, and they can be tighter if we don’t plan our meals and shop smart. Here are a few tips for planning meals that are delicious and affordable:

1. Meal planning is key. Make a list of meals you want to make for the week and only buy the ingredients for those meals.

2. Stick to your pantry staples. Keep a few pantry staples in your cupboard that you can use to make a meal if you run out of time or get stuck.

3. Shop in bulk. Buying in bulk usually works out cheaper in the long run. If you have the freezer space, stock up on meats and other favourites.

4. Make use of leftovers. If you have leftovers from a meal, plan to make two meals and freeze one. This is a great way to save time and money.

5. Cook in batches. This works best with sauces, casseroles and soups. Make a large pot of an item once and freeze the leftovers in individual containers.

What are your thoughts on this price hike? Better yet, do you have more tips on how to keep dinner costs to a minimum? Share them with us in the comments below!

Well I for one will be buying chickens to cook myself. They work out much cheaper. I also make extra so you can freeze it for another time. Food is becoming far too expensive to buy, but as we all have to eat, what can you do! Hard being on a pension but we are very grateful to receive it!

 

[Penny4]

I buy a whole chicken to cook in the air fryer. Takes 1hr.
My elderly mother likes to buy 1/4 chook from the Deli, so she will be paying more for the convenience unfortunately.

 

[Geronimo 2022]

For many Australians, the humble hot roast chicken from Woolworths has become a popular and fuss-free dinner option for when time is short but hunger calls.

However, it seems that now we may have to dig a little deeper into our pockets as Woolies has confirmed a price hike on their popular hot roast chickens.

You read that right, folks. This ready-to-eat option will now set shoppers back a whole extra dollar, costing a cool $12.

This isn't the first time the price has gone up for the cult dinner buy — it previously rose from $10 to $11 back in February 2022.

The announcement was met with dissatisfaction among numerous shoppers, including SDC members, who expressed their disappointment over the smaller size of the roast chooks.

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Woolworths has recently announced a one-dollar increase in the price of a regular roast chicken. Credit: Facebook.

One member wrote: ‘The BBQ chicken at Woolies is usually overcooked to a frizzle and seem to be getting smaller for the same $11.’

A Woolworths representative defended the price increase of their roast chickens, emphasising that they still offer excellent value as a dinner option.

The spokesperson attributed the price adjustment to the mounting production costs involved in bringing the product to the market.

They remarked: ‘At Woolworths, we understand that every dollar counts and work hard to provide value for customers every time they shop with us while balancing the needs of our suppliers.’

‘For the first time since February 2022, we reluctantly increased the price of our roast chickens by $1 due to an increase in input costs.’

‘We still believe our delicious hot roast chooks provide excellent value, whether it's for a dinner for the family or to share at a picnic with friends.’

The Woolworths price hike coincides with a surge in the number of Australians facing severe poverty due to the escalating cost of living.

The Salvation Army recently conducted a survey revealing that 93 per cent of individuals seeking assistance in the past year were struggling to meet their basic living requirements.

Once essential expenses such as housing, food, utilities, healthcare, and transportation were accounted for, the average respondents stated they had less than $6 per day remaining for other expenditures or savings.

In a statement, Captain Stuart Glover, the Salvation Army's secretary for mission, said: ‘Everyone is currently facing hardship, but for those who were already struggling, the escalating cost-of-living crisis has made survival nearly impossible without assistance.’

The report also unveiled distressing figures, with three-quarters of surveyed families living below the poverty line.

Additionally, a quarter of families were unable to afford healthcare visits for their children, including doctor and dentist appointments, while one in five families struggled to provide their children with three daily meals.

Key Takeaways

• Woolworths has confirmed a price hike on their popular hot roast chickens, raising the cost to $12.
• A Woolworths spokesperson states that The price increase is due to rising production costs.
• The cost of living crisis impacts many Australians, with thousands struggling to afford basic necessities.
• The Salvation Army reports that 93 per cent of people requiring their services are having difficulty affording essential living costs.

Members, times can be hard, and they can be tighter if we don’t plan our meals and shop smart. Here are a few tips for planning meals that are delicious and affordable:

1. Meal planning is key. Make a list of meals you want to make for the week and only buy the ingredients for those meals.

2. Stick to your pantry staples. Keep a few pantry staples in your cupboard that you can use to make a meal if you run out of time or get stuck.

3. Shop in bulk. Buying in bulk usually works out cheaper in the long run. If you have the freezer space, stock up on meats and other favourites.

4. Make use of leftovers. If you have leftovers from a meal, plan to make two meals and freeze one. This is a great way to save time and money.

5. Cook in batches. This works best with sauces, casseroles and soups. Make a large pot of an item once and freeze the leftovers in individual containers.

What are your thoughts on this price hike? Better yet, do you have more tips on how to keep dinner costs to a minimum? Share them with us in the comments below!

Costco twice the chook and half the price not to mention delicious!

 

[kevinwoodtufftyke52@gmail]

For many Australians, the humble hot roast chicken from Woolworths has become a popular and fuss-free dinner option for when time is short but hunger calls.

However, it seems that now we may have to dig a little deeper into our pockets as Woolies has confirmed a price hike on their popular hot roast chickens.

You read that right, folks. This ready-to-eat option will now set shoppers back a whole extra dollar, costing a cool $12.

This isn't the first time the price has gone up for the cult dinner buy — it previously rose from $10 to $11 back in February 2022.

The announcement was met with dissatisfaction among numerous shoppers, including SDC members, who expressed their disappointment over the smaller size of the roast chooks.

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Woolworths has recently announced a one-dollar increase in the price of a regular roast chicken. Credit: Facebook.

One member wrote: ‘The BBQ chicken at Woolies is usually overcooked to a frizzle and seem to be getting smaller for the same $11.’

A Woolworths representative defended the price increase of their roast chickens, emphasising that they still offer excellent value as a dinner option.

The spokesperson attributed the price adjustment to the mounting production costs involved in bringing the product to the market.

They remarked: ‘At Woolworths, we understand that every dollar counts and work hard to provide value for customers every time they shop with us while balancing the needs of our suppliers.’

‘For the first time since February 2022, we reluctantly increased the price of our roast chickens by $1 due to an increase in input costs.’

‘We still believe our delicious hot roast chooks provide excellent value, whether it's for a dinner for the family or to share at a picnic with friends.’

The Woolworths price hike coincides with a surge in the number of Australians facing severe poverty due to the escalating cost of living.

The Salvation Army recently conducted a survey revealing that 93 per cent of individuals seeking assistance in the past year were struggling to meet their basic living requirements.

Once essential expenses such as housing, food, utilities, healthcare, and transportation were accounted for, the average respondents stated they had less than $6 per day remaining for other expenditures or savings.

In a statement, Captain Stuart Glover, the Salvation Army's secretary for mission, said: ‘Everyone is currently facing hardship, but for those who were already struggling, the escalating cost-of-living crisis has made survival nearly impossible without assistance.’

The report also unveiled distressing figures, with three-quarters of surveyed families living below the poverty line.

Additionally, a quarter of families were unable to afford healthcare visits for their children, including doctor and dentist appointments, while one in five families struggled to provide their children with three daily meals.

Key Takeaways

• Woolworths has confirmed a price hike on their popular hot roast chickens, raising the cost to $12.
• A Woolworths spokesperson states that The price increase is due to rising production costs.
• The cost of living crisis impacts many Australians, with thousands struggling to afford basic necessities.
• The Salvation Army reports that 93 per cent of people requiring their services are having difficulty affording essential living costs.

Members, times can be hard, and they can be tighter if we don’t plan our meals and shop smart. Here are a few tips for planning meals that are delicious and affordable:

1. Meal planning is key. Make a list of meals you want to make for the week and only buy the ingredients for those meals.

2. Stick to your pantry staples. Keep a few pantry staples in your cupboard that you can use to make a meal if you run out of time or get stuck.

3. Shop in bulk. Buying in bulk usually works out cheaper in the long run. If you have the freezer space, stock up on meats and other favourites.

4. Make use of leftovers. If you have leftovers from a meal, plan to make two meals and freeze one. This is a great way to save time and money.

5. Cook in batches. This works best with sauces, casseroles and soups. Make a large pot of an item once and freeze the leftovers in individual containers.

What are your thoughts on this price hike? Better yet, do you have more tips on how to keep dinner costs to a minimum? Share them with us in the comments below!

With extraordinary profits by Woolworths, they still rape shoppers with price rises and smaller net weights on products. Accountants in Australia have too much influence in the running of our manufacturers and businesses. GREED IS NOT GOOD.

 

[StarTrekker]

I hate the chooks from Woolies. Too dry and the stuffing is awful.
Coles is better for quality but they have put the price up too.

 

[Chippie]

For many Australians, the humble hot roast chicken from Woolworths has become a popular and fuss-free dinner option for when time is short but hunger calls.

However, it seems that now we may have to dig a little deeper into our pockets as Woolies has confirmed a price hike on their popular hot roast chickens.

You read that right, folks. This ready-to-eat option will now set shoppers back a whole extra dollar, costing a cool $12.

This isn't the first time the price has gone up for the cult dinner buy — it previously rose from $10 to $11 back in February 2022.

The announcement was met with dissatisfaction among numerous shoppers, including SDC members, who expressed their disappointment over the smaller size of the roast chooks.

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Woolworths has recently announced a one-dollar increase in the price of a regular roast chicken. Credit: Facebook.

One member wrote: ‘The BBQ chicken at Woolies is usually overcooked to a frizzle and seem to be getting smaller for the same $11.’

A Woolworths representative defended the price increase of their roast chickens, emphasising that they still offer excellent value as a dinner option.

The spokesperson attributed the price adjustment to the mounting production costs involved in bringing the product to the market.

They remarked: ‘At Woolworths, we understand that every dollar counts and work hard to provide value for customers every time they shop with us while balancing the needs of our suppliers.’

‘For the first time since February 2022, we reluctantly increased the price of our roast chickens by $1 due to an increase in input costs.’

‘We still believe our delicious hot roast chooks provide excellent value, whether it's for a dinner for the family or to share at a picnic with friends.’

The Woolworths price hike coincides with a surge in the number of Australians facing severe poverty due to the escalating cost of living.

The Salvation Army recently conducted a survey revealing that 93 per cent of individuals seeking assistance in the past year were struggling to meet their basic living requirements.

Once essential expenses such as housing, food, utilities, healthcare, and transportation were accounted for, the average respondents stated they had less than $6 per day remaining for other expenditures or savings.

In a statement, Captain Stuart Glover, the Salvation Army's secretary for mission, said: ‘Everyone is currently facing hardship, but for those who were already struggling, the escalating cost-of-living crisis has made survival nearly impossible without assistance.’

The report also unveiled distressing figures, with three-quarters of surveyed families living below the poverty line.

Additionally, a quarter of families were unable to afford healthcare visits for their children, including doctor and dentist appointments, while one in five families struggled to provide their children with three daily meals.

Key Takeaways

• Woolworths has confirmed a price hike on their popular hot roast chickens, raising the cost to $12.
• A Woolworths spokesperson states that The price increase is due to rising production costs.
• The cost of living crisis impacts many Australians, with thousands struggling to afford basic necessities.
• The Salvation Army reports that 93 per cent of people requiring their services are having difficulty affording essential living costs.

Members, times can be hard, and they can be tighter if we don’t plan our meals and shop smart. Here are a few tips for planning meals that are delicious and affordable:

1. Meal planning is key. Make a list of meals you want to make for the week and only buy the ingredients for those meals.

2. Stick to your pantry staples. Keep a few pantry staples in your cupboard that you can use to make a meal if you run out of time or get stuck.

3. Shop in bulk. Buying in bulk usually works out cheaper in the long run. If you have the freezer space, stock up on meats and other favourites.

4. Make use of leftovers. If you have leftovers from a meal, plan to make two meals and freeze one. This is a great way to save time and money.

5. Cook in batches. This works best with sauces, casseroles and soups. Make a large pot of an item once and freeze the leftovers in individual containers.

What are your thoughts on this price hike? Better yet, do you have more tips on how to keep dinner costs to a minimum? Share them with us in the comments below!

Just another way for supermarkets to rip people off, they have found the current economic climate a perfect opportunity to rort the public out of every cent they can. Well another item to boycott buying ! If all the public were to band together and only buy what is absolutely essential and boycott buying as much as possible especially perishable items leaving the supermarkets with unsold stock they would soon get the message. The public need to unite and let them know we have had enough, hit them where it hurts through not buying as much as you can !

 

[IJH]

Costco chicken is $6.99 and much bigger than Coles or Woolies!

 

[Penny4]

Costco chicken is $6.99 and much bigger than Coles or Woolies!

Is it cooked/roasted?

 

[IJH]

Is it cooked/roasted

Yes - roasted

 

[Granny*Deb]

Well I still prefer to bulk buy my whole chickens. I prep them, marinate then freeze. Family coming over, defrost my bird then either cook in oven or air fryer and hey presto I have I healthy less oil tasty fresh chicken. After we pick over the bird for dinner, I usually pick over once more and have about 2.5 cups of tasty meat to go towards either fried rice, pasta dish or maybe soup or whatever tickles my fancy or I freeze the meat for a weekend quick meal

 

[lonelyasacloud]

Bad food. Full of added salt and fat and who knows what else

 

[Penny4]

Yes - roasted

That's cheap

 

[Tipsy]

For many Australians, the humble hot roast chicken from Woolworths has become a popular and fuss-free dinner option for when time is short but hunger calls.

However, it seems that now we may have to dig a little deeper into our pockets as Woolies has confirmed a price hike on their popular hot roast chickens.

You read that right, folks. This ready-to-eat option will now set shoppers back a whole extra dollar, costing a cool $12.

This isn't the first time the price has gone up for the cult dinner buy — it previously rose from $10 to $11 back in February 2022.

The announcement was met with dissatisfaction among numerous shoppers, including SDC members, who expressed their disappointment over the smaller size of the roast chooks.

View attachment 20176

Woolworths has recently announced a one-dollar increase in the price of a regular roast chicken. Credit: Facebook.

One member wrote: ‘The BBQ chicken at Woolies is usually overcooked to a frizzle and seem to be getting smaller for the same $11.’

A Woolworths representative defended the price increase of their roast chickens, emphasising that they still offer excellent value as a dinner option.

The spokesperson attributed the price adjustment to the mounting production costs involved in bringing the product to the market.

They remarked: ‘At Woolworths, we understand that every dollar counts and work hard to provide value for customers every time they shop with us while balancing the needs of our suppliers.’

‘For the first time since February 2022, we reluctantly increased the price of our roast chickens by $1 due to an increase in input costs.’

‘We still believe our delicious hot roast chooks provide excellent value, whether it's for a dinner for the family or to share at a picnic with friends.’

The Woolworths price hike coincides with a surge in the number of Australians facing severe poverty due to the escalating cost of living.

The Salvation Army recently conducted a survey revealing that 93 per cent of individuals seeking assistance in the past year were struggling to meet their basic living requirements.

Once essential expenses such as housing, food, utilities, healthcare, and transportation were accounted for, the average respondents stated they had less than $6 per day remaining for other expenditures or savings.

In a statement, Captain Stuart Glover, the Salvation Army's secretary for mission, said: ‘Everyone is currently facing hardship, but for those who were already struggling, the escalating cost-of-living crisis has made survival nearly impossible without assistance.’

The report also unveiled distressing figures, with three-quarters of surveyed families living below the poverty line.

Additionally, a quarter of families were unable to afford healthcare visits for their children, including doctor and dentist appointments, while one in five families struggled to provide their children with three daily meals.

Key Takeaways

• Woolworths has confirmed a price hike on their popular hot roast chickens, raising the cost to $12.
• A Woolworths spokesperson states that The price increase is due to rising production costs.
• The cost of living crisis impacts many Australians, with thousands struggling to afford basic necessities.
• The Salvation Army reports that 93 per cent of people requiring their services are having difficulty affording essential living costs.

Members, times can be hard, and they can be tighter if we don’t plan our meals and shop smart. Here are a few tips for planning meals that are delicious and affordable:

1. Meal planning is key. Make a list of meals you want to make for the week and only buy the ingredients for those meals.

2. Stick to your pantry staples. Keep a few pantry staples in your cupboard that you can use to make a meal if you run out of time or get stuck.

3. Shop in bulk. Buying in bulk usually works out cheaper in the long run. If you have the freezer space, stock up on meats and other favourites.

4. Make use of leftovers. If you have leftovers from a meal, plan to make two meals and freeze one. This is a great way to save time and money.

5. Cook in batches. This works best with sauces, casseroles and soups. Make a large pot of an item once and freeze the leftovers in individual containers.

What are your thoughts on this price hike? Better yet, do you have more tips on how to keep dinner costs to a minimum? Share them with us in the comments below!

they can jam their hot chicken right up under the parsons nose.... I get 2 all be it somewhat smaller for $18 at my local butcher

 

[Ashmenou]

But unfortunately

Costco chicken is $6.99 and much bigger than Coles or Woolies!

their shops are in locations that only those with cars can access

 

[Donna L]

No more roast chooks for me. I am going to start sopping at IGA and support the smaller and Australian guys

 

[Toyo]

Unfortunately not everyone has a Costco

 

[jbarlowgeelong]

For many Australians, the humble hot roast chicken from Woolworths has become a popular and fuss-free dinner option for when time is short but hunger calls.

However, it seems that now we may have to dig a little deeper into our pockets as Woolies has confirmed a price hike on their popular hot roast chickens.

You read that right, folks. This ready-to-eat option will now set shoppers back a whole extra dollar, costing a cool $12.

This isn't the first time the price has gone up for the cult dinner buy — it previously rose from $10 to $11 back in February 2022.

The announcement was met with dissatisfaction among numerous shoppers, including SDC members, who expressed their disappointment over the smaller size of the roast chooks.

View attachment 20176

Woolworths has recently announced a one-dollar increase in the price of a regular roast chicken. Credit: Facebook.

One member wrote: ‘The BBQ chicken at Woolies is usually overcooked to a frizzle and seem to be getting smaller for the same $11.’

A Woolworths representative defended the price increase of their roast chickens, emphasising that they still offer excellent value as a dinner option.

The spokesperson attributed the price adjustment to the mounting production costs involved in bringing the product to the market.

They remarked: ‘At Woolworths, we understand that every dollar counts and work hard to provide value for customers every time they shop with us while balancing the needs of our suppliers.’

‘For the first time since February 2022, we reluctantly increased the price of our roast chickens by $1 due to an increase in input costs.’

‘We still believe our delicious hot roast chooks provide excellent value, whether it's for a dinner for the family or to share at a picnic with friends.’

The Woolworths price hike coincides with a surge in the number of Australians facing severe poverty due to the escalating cost of living.

The Salvation Army recently conducted a survey revealing that 93 per cent of individuals seeking assistance in the past year were struggling to meet their basic living requirements.

Once essential expenses such as housing, food, utilities, healthcare, and transportation were accounted for, the average respondents stated they had less than $6 per day remaining for other expenditures or savings.

In a statement, Captain Stuart Glover, the Salvation Army's secretary for mission, said: ‘Everyone is currently facing hardship, but for those who were already struggling, the escalating cost-of-living crisis has made survival nearly impossible without assistance.’

The report also unveiled distressing figures, with three-quarters of surveyed families living below the poverty line.

Additionally, a quarter of families were unable to afford healthcare visits for their children, including doctor and dentist appointments, while one in five families struggled to provide their children with three daily meals.

Key Takeaways

• Woolworths has confirmed a price hike on their popular hot roast chickens, raising the cost to $12.
• A Woolworths spokesperson states that The price increase is due to rising production costs.
• The cost of living crisis impacts many Australians, with thousands struggling to afford basic necessities.
• The Salvation Army reports that 93 per cent of people requiring their services are having difficulty affording essential living costs.

Members, times can be hard, and they can be tighter if we don’t plan our meals and shop smart. Here are a few tips for planning meals that are delicious and affordable:

1. Meal planning is key. Make a list of meals you want to make for the week and only buy the ingredients for those meals.

2. Stick to your pantry staples. Keep a few pantry staples in your cupboard that you can use to make a meal if you run out of time or get stuck.

3. Shop in bulk. Buying in bulk usually works out cheaper in the long run. If you have the freezer space, stock up on meats and other favourites.

4. Make use of leftovers. If you have leftovers from a meal, plan to make two meals and freeze one. This is a great way to save time and money.

5. Cook in batches. This works best with sauces, casseroles and soups. Make a large pot of an item once and freeze the leftovers in individual containers.

What are your thoughts on this price hike? Better yet, do you have more tips on how to keep dinner costs to a minimum? Share them with us in the comments below!

Tradies won't be happy, the good old "tradie handbag" has gone up an extra dollar. Lets hope Woolies don't increase the price of bread rolls.

 

[elaine41]

No more roast chooks for me. I am going to start sopping at IGA and support the smaller and Australian guys

IGA in my area are usually more expensive than Woolies & you are not necessarily supporting Australian guys. The 2 IGAs within driving distance for where I live are both owned by Indians. So probably they are sending their profits back to India to support their families over there.