Growing number of Australians living paycheque to paycheque

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3 years ago

May 10, 2023

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More than 6.9 million people unprepared to cope with a job loss, admitting they couldn’t survive financially for more than a month if their income dried up

Half of Australia’s population are living paycheque to paycheque, to get by each month.

Alarming new research by Finder suggests a growing number of Australian workers are struggling to make ends meet.

The survey found one in two Aussies are living paycheque to paycheque.

That’s more than 6.9 million people unprepared to cope with a job loss, admitting they couldn’t survive financially for more than a month if their income dried up.

That means millions of Australians are living day-to-day, only able to make ends meet for a week or less should they become unemployed.

Only 40 per cent of people could live off their savings if they suddenly became jobless.

This comes as Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveiled his second Budget.

The main focus of the federal Budget is to reduce skyrocketing cost of living pressures.

Dublin council’s push to rename Herzog Park sparks political debate

Dublin’s removal of Chaim Herzog’s name from a park sparks debate on Ireland’s political landscape and historical legacy.

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39 minutes ago

December 1, 2025

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Dublin’s removal of Chaim Herzog’s name from a park sparks debate on Ireland’s political landscape and historical legacy.

Dublin City Council’s controversial move to strip Chaim Herzog’s name from a local park has ignited a national discussion about Ireland’s shifting political landscape. The decision has raised questions about historical legacy, community sentiment, and foreign policy motivations.

Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS joins us to unpack why the council made this call, how the Herzog family’s deep ties to Ireland play into the debate, and what this reveals about rising political movements shaping the country.

We also explore how global geopolitics, Eurovision tensions, and international sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup influence public perception and diplomatic relations in Europe.

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Netanyahu requests presidential pardon as corruption trial intensifies

Netanyahu seeks pardon amid corruption trial, arguing it undermines governance and national unity, with Trump offering support.

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56 minutes ago

December 1, 2025

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Netanyahu seeks pardon amid corruption trial, arguing it undermines governance and national unity, with Trump offering support.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally asked President Isaac Herzog for a full pardon as his long-running corruption trial continues to dominate the political landscape. Netanyahu argues the legal battle is fracturing national unity and undermining his ability to govern effectively during a period of heightened tensions.

The request comes shortly after former U.S. President Donald Trump sent a letter supporting clemency, adding an international dimension to the already polarising case. Netanyahu maintains that ending the trial is essential to protecting Israel’s strategic interests and strengthening ties with its closest allies.

The Justice Ministry’s Pardons Department will now assess the request before President Herzog makes a final ruling. Meanwhile, opposition leaders insist that no pardon should be granted unless Netanyahu admits wrongdoing and shows remorse.

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U.S. officials push Ukraine peace talks as new negotiations emerge

Senior Trump officials met Ukrainian negotiators in Florida to discuss ending Russia’s war in Ukraine.

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1 hour ago

December 1, 2025

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Senior Trump officials met Ukrainian negotiators in Florida to discuss ending Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Senior Trump administration officials met with Ukrainian negotiators in South Florida as President Trump intensifies his push to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner sat down with Ukrainian delegation leader Rustem Umerov at Witkoff’s resort.

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