Feb 2026
Electricity Bills Up 37.0% — Turn Off the Lights
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Energy prices are up 37.0% year-on-year. The government's energy rebates are the only thing standing between Australians and full-blown panic at the meter box. Spoiler: they're not enough. Bring a candle to your next dinner party — it's "ambience", not desperation.
Feb 2026
Rent Up 3.8% — The Great Australian Squeeze Continues
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Rents are up 3.8% YoY and the landlords still haven't got the memo. Vacancy rates are near record lows in most capitals. The dream of owning a home has been replaced by a different Australian dream: finding a rental that doesn't have mould, three flatmates, and a landlord who texts at 11pm.
Feb 2026
Insurance: Paying More, Covered Less
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Insurance costs are surging across the board — home, car, and health. Premiums are up, excesses are up, and coverage seems to be going in the other direction. The system is technically working exactly as designed. That's the problem.