As the 2026 school year begins, Canberra parents face rising costs. The Smith Family charity highlights digital access as crucial for student participation, with many struggling to afford devices and internet.
Communications Minister Anika Wells faces intense questioning over parliamentary expenses, including a $3000 flight for her family to Thredbo. Prime Minister Albanese defends her, while the Coalition attacks.
Revelations of 'eye-watering' travel bills for public officials, including $20,000 trips to inspect hotel beds, expose a culture of entitlement as households struggle. Read the full investigation.
Rising costs threaten classic Australian summer activities as families struggle with inflation. Discover which traditions are becoming unattainable and why.
Australian families are losing up to $1000 weekly by keeping spare bedrooms empty. New data reveals the staggering cost of underutilised housing space nationwide.
Cairns councillors demand transparency as Mayor Terry James makes multiple trips to Canberra costing ratepayers over $40,000. Questions arise about value for money.
Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie's office rediscovers a missing coffee machine eight months after reporting it lost. The mystery of the misplaced Breville Nespresso is finally solved.
Australian politicians reported losing $16,000 worth of cameras and other unusual items from their offices. Discover what went missing and the taxpayer cost.
Paul Redding, 33, battles kidney cancer while fighting to keep his Albion Park home and be there for his three young children. His family faces financial crisis during recovery.
The Australian Taxation Office is urgently closing loopholes in work-from-home expense claims after discovering widespread over-claiming by remote workers across the country.
Australia's Medicare system is undergoing its most significant bulk billing reform in decades. Discover how the new changes will impact out-of-pocket costs and GP access across the country.