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01:59

The prime minister has given the strongest indication yet that another package of energy bill relief will be delivered in the upcoming Federal Budget.

PM hints Federal Budget will include more energy bill relief

Australia

02:01

Rhayna Bosch reports on the surge of cocoa prices.

Chocolate to get more expensive as cocoa prices surge

Finance

01:53

Claims record migration is worsening housing crisis

Australia

01:57

Cost of living targeted in cuts to some import tariffs

Australia

Cost of Living Audio News

23:32

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Cost of Living Secrets: Supermarkets

Finance

07:54

Soaring government spending on housing yet to ease rental crisis

Australia

08:10

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SBS On the Money: Inflation in the US reignites, so what does that mean for potential interest rates cuts?

Finance

11:10

INTERVIEW: Kasy Chambers from Anglicare says Welfare payments are too low

Australia

Ricardo Gonçalves and Peggy Giakoumelos explore one area where consumers can make savings with an expert in the field. From supermarkets to rents, nutrition to petrol and so much more, learn about the strategies used to get you to spend more, and more importantly, what you can do, to spend less.

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Audio: On the Money

09:40

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SBS On the Money: Surprise inflation result pushes back rate cut expectations

Finance

12:56

SBS On the Money: Housing crisis to get worse before it gets better

Finance

11:45

SBS On the Money: South Australia leads nation's economy & shares rebound

Australia

11:55

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SBS On the Money: Business insolvencies rising, investors spooked by escalating tensions in Middle East

Finance

11 min read

Australia

Feature

‘Will Santa know where to find us?’: Meet the Australian parents raising children from their cars

Across Australia, back seats are turning into bedrooms and car boots are becoming storage units. Meet three parents with three different stories who all found themselves homeless and living in their cars - some with their kids.

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Insight: Housing Stress

Every Tuesday 8:30pm AEDT or On Demand

With rising interest rates and record low rental vacancies, Australians are feeling the pressure. From capital cities to regional tourism hubs, Insight asks if the stress of keeping a roof over our heads is killing Australians’ dreams.

Dateline: Japans Cheap Homes

Every Tuesday 9:30pm AEDT or On Demand

As homeownership becomes increasingly expensive, we travel to Japan, where millions of abandoned houses are being sold cheaply or given away. Can foreign buyers help solve Japan’s empty house problem?

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Work, Income and Households

Learn about jobs and industries people typically work in, incomes, unpaid care and child care, rental and mortgage payments and more based on 2021 Census results.