Search results for Cost of living
Households to bear brunt of sharper, longer slowdown: CommBank economists
Australian households are expected to feel the biggest effects of a sharper and more prolonged economic slowdown as higher interest rates, inflatio...
2 November 2026
Black Friday test looms as online spending jumps but baskets shrink
Australians are spending more online but less each time they shop, setting up a fight for value-conscious consumers as retailers head into Black Fr...
2 November 2026
Energy drinks surge as Australia’s grocery basket shifts
New ABS data suggests Australia’s grocery basket is getting a shake-up, with fewer vegetables and less chocolate making the cut as energy drinks su...
30 October 2026
Pilates and premiums: how young Australians are changing wellness
From rising health insurance spend to a Pilates boom, younger Australians are changing how they consider health priorities and where their wellness...
9 October 2026
Beyond cheaper housing: why regional Australia is offering young Australians more than a lifestyle change
A more diverse jobs market is changing the equation for younger Australians considering life beyond the capitals.
28 September 2026
How the next generation could reshape Australian agriculture
An ageing agricultural workforce needs more young Australians to enter the sector. The next generation says attracting more means opening more path...
17 September 2026