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One click to save hundreds as new power price ruling set for release

Chris Bowen wants to stop energy companies slugging households and businesses with a loyalty tax on their power bills.

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How do I get the $300 energy bill rebate? Your top budget questions answered

From cost-of-living relief to inflation,our experts unpack your most pressing concerns from the federal budget.

  • byRachel Clun andRoss Gittins
Everything you need to know about the $300 energy rebate

Everything you need to know about the $300 energy rebate

Here’s how the government will deliver the money,and what it could mean for inflation.

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We asked these Australians what they thought of the budget. This is what they told us

We spoke to people about their thoughts and concerns ahead of,and immediately after,the budget. Here’s what they had to say.

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Qld will hand out $2b in power bill rebates but the cash splash has raised questions

Qld will hand out $2b in power bill rebates but the cash splash has raised questions

While broadly welcomed by social service groups,there are concerns the rebates risk sucking up budget cash that could be used on better targeted help.

  • byMatt Dennien
Chalmers’ challenge:Hard-headed budget discipline

Chalmers’ challenge:Hard-headed budget discipline

Australia’s debt-laden households need the treasurer to keep federal spending in check.

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Who’d pay $3440 to insure my tiny car? My ex-insurer thought I would

Who’d pay $3440 to insure my tiny car? My ex-insurer thought I would

My Kia Picanto is worth about as much as a Taylor Swift ticket. Check out the swifty my ex-insurer tried to pull.

  • byMargot Saville
Summer of intense weather pushed the power grid to the brink

Summer of intense weather pushed the power grid to the brink

Storms in Victoria and heatwaves in Queensland strained the power grid and drove wholesale prices higher as Australia faced its third-hottest summer on record.

  • byNick Toscano andMike Foley
Perth parents encounter technical difficulties trying to claim cost-of-living student payouts

Perth parents encounter technical difficulties trying to claim cost-of-living student payouts

Parents are facing tech hurdles in accessing the WA government’s $103.5 million Student Assistance Payment program.

  • bySarah Brookes
Adam welcomed dogs inside his cafe until he was told it was against the law

Adam welcomed dogs inside his cafe until he was told it was against the law

Sydney lord mayor wants dogs to be allowed inside cafes and pubs,as well as an expansion of subsidised vet services.

  • byAndrew Taylor
Consumer stress finally starts to ease as shoppers cut their spending

Consumer stress finally starts to ease as shoppers cut their spending

Consumers have been struggling with high inflation,interest rates and tax for months – but there are signs the pressure on shoppers is moderating.

  • byShane Wright