Many unofficial websites and social media accounts are sharing false information about bonus Centrelink payments offering varying amounts of money, including $750, $1,800 and $4,100.
Centrelink state “These payments don’t exist.”
These often write about new ‘one off payment’, ‘Centrelink cash relief payment’ or ‘bonus payment’ … Read the rest
Amber Electricity advertises that they supply Electricity at Wholesale Prices.
They also say they can PAY YOU very high rates for your excess solar production.
But…
It’s not uncommon for the wholesale price of electricity to go negative during peak solar exporting hours – … Read the rest
77.3% of all visits to general practitioners were bulk billed in October 2024.
In 2023-24, the proportion of general practitioners patients, who were never bulk billed was 13.6%.
Brisbane has been ranked as the second most cost-effective city in the world to live in, beaten only by Seoul in South Korea.
Transport costs in Brisbane, at 50 cents per trip, have helped in reducing costs in Brisbane, and Queensland in general.
Brisbane’s … Read the rest
Aldi’s Logix Platinum 18 in 1 Dishwasher Capsules appear to give extremely good value for their cost.
The Choice comparison website gives them a very high rating, for an extremely low price.
CHOICE Expert Rating: 76%
Cost per wash: 26 cents.… Read the rest
79.0% of all visits to general practitioners were bulk billed in May 2024, an increase from the 75.6% in October 2023.
77.7% of all visits to general practitioners were bulk billed in March 2024.
82.2% in New South Wales.
78.5% in Victoria.
76.1% in Queensland.
75.5% Northern Territory.
74.4% South Australia.
71.3% Tasmania.
70.4% Western Australia.
52.7% Australian Capital Territory.
A change to the working hours rules, for eligibility to get the Carer Payment, will change in March 2025.
The current rules include:
Maximum of 25 working hours each week.
Should an 18 year old be paid the same rate as a 21 year old?
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has agreed to a range of reform proposals for junior pay rates, which the ACTU described as “discriminatory”.
The ACTU has said that … Read the rest
Centrelink customers with assets over $686,250, may be entitled to claim a changed asset limit by Pre-paying for their funeral.
This could save them up to $780 per year, based on paying $10,000 as a prepaid funeral plan.
This payment would reduce their assessable assets for the … Read the rest
