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‘It’s really hard’: Farmers feel squeeze of rising power bills
Many Australian farmers concerned about the mounting electricity prices can’t pass them onto consumers, who are already feeling cost of living pressures.
- by Jessica Yun
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Perth, it’s time to interrogate this designer dog madness
The Perth dog markets are out of control. Before people go falling in love with that fluffy little face, they need to ask themselves some harder questions.
- by Emma Young
Furniture, appliances, cars: why we are still waiting months for our purchases
Shoppers are enduring long waits for consumer items thanks to COVID-related delays at Chinese ports, staffing shortages and the war in Ukraine.
- by Andrew Taylor
‘Don’t be shocked’: Grocery prices to jump higher, experts warn
Shoppers feeling the pinch on wallets and hoping for some respite shouldn’t hold their breath, experts say.
- by Jessica Yun
How care packages became the ‘I love you’ of 2022
A 1992 book introduced the world to the concept of love languages. Three decades on, the pandemic has given it new meaning.
- by Gyan Yankovich
‘A shortage of everything’: More pain in store for grocers and shoppers amid food supply havoc
Price rises on pantry staples will continue eating into household budgets, with war, fuel costs, worker shortages and natural disasters affecting food supply chains and experts warning more is to come.
- by Rachel Eddie and Benjamin Preiss
Creating a timeless wardrobe means skipping the fads
Finding genuinely size inclusive sustainable brands can be tricky. Catherine Bouris put in the hard yards and crafted the ultimate capsule wardrobe.
- by Catherine Bouris
Shortages and price hikes mean every rose has a thorny price tag
Despite exponential price rises flowers are still the gift of choice this Mother’s Day. But will there be enough to go around?
- by Nell Geraets
More pain in store as grocery prices continue to rise
Coles is responding by taking a leaf out of the Costco playbook and offer a range of 44 supersized items that can be bought in bulk at substantial discounts.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
How the seven-time rule is destroying vintage fashion
With a billion garments produced worldwide each year – much of it fast fashion designed to be worn seven times – upcycler Allegra Benmayor feels as though she is fighting a losing battle.
- by Abby Seaman