Desperate families seeking charity loans for basics Struggling families are resorting to loans for essentials like car registration, charities say, as they call for more donations of unused household items. AAP · Sep 22, 2025
Millions struggle to afford personal hygiene products More than one in eight Australians are not buying personal hygiene products because they cannot afford them, a survey shows. AAP · Aug 4, 2025
Push to recover billions wasted in unsold goods A whopping $4.5 billion worth of unsold goods that could be donated is wasted in Australia, sparking a plea for businesses and shoppers to act. AAP · May 28, 2025
Families forced to skimp on basic items to stay afloat One in three people say cost-of-living pressures feel worse than last year as Australians struggle to afford shoes and other basic items. AAP · Apr 9, 2025
Retail trade springs back after warmer weather A hotter-than-average August and Father's Day sales has led to a spike in retail sales, with more people taking advantage of the outdoors. AAP · Sep 30, 2024
Personal hygiene now a luxury item as costs bite More than one-in-seven Australians were not buying personal hygiene or household cleaning products because they could not afford them, a survey has found. AAP · Jul 8, 2024
How charities and retailers are working together to address waste Many Australians are feeling the crunch - here is how two waste-prevention charities are working to get more food and household supplies to people who need them The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2023