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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Alanna Tomazin

Claire 'left with nothing' after splitting cash to support her family

Thornton's Claire Fahey, 20, is faced with grappling bills while privately renting on her youth allowance. Picture by Jonathan Carroll

Every fortnight Claire Fahey receives $300 in youth allowance and after splitting her cash to pay rent and essential bills, she's left with nothing.

With her only source of income, the 20 year-old from Thornton, helps to support her three sisters alongside her single mother's income.

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