The call for increased income support grows louder, with Independents, Greens and other crossbench candidates leading demands for a substantial raise in welfare payments. The move, prompted by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, continues to impact the lives of many residents within the Eden-Monaro electorate. PHOTO: Cooma Services Australia branch. With the possibility of a minority […]
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Tiny Homes Offer Hope Amid Australia’s Cost-of-Living Crisis
As Australia grapples with a cost-of-living crisis, innovative solutions like agritourism and tiny homes are providing a glimmer of hope for communities such as Braidwood, a heritage-listed town in the Snowy Mountains. Recent research by Good360 Australia reveals that the financial strain on households across the country has intensified for some Australians, with 34 percent […]
Eden-Monaro Assesses Federal Budget’s Impacts
The Federal Budget, recently announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers has many residents of the Snowy Mountains along with families nation wide considering how the changes will impact their hip pocket. With its focus on cost-of-living relief, tax cuts, and healthcare enhancements, the Albanese Government hopes to ease financial pressures while aiming for long-term national growth. […]