cost of living – Page 2 – Western Independent

Surviving on a shoestring

Some unpaid work placements are causing duress and financial pain for struggling uni students.

New data has found some on youth allowance are surviving on less than $15 a day. We take a look at how students are fairing.

There’s about to be a lot more e-scooters zipping around Perth.

How can multicultural spaces support migrants and refugees settle into the community and get through hard times?

As living costs increase at record rates, young people are finding it harder to manage.

With costs of living rising, the ACTU says Australians need a 5 per cent wage increase to keep their “heads above water”.

Petrol prices in Perth have hit record highs for a second day in a row.

40 per cent of hospitality jobs go begging.