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Cost-of-living squeeze forces families to adapt as Perth struggles with Australia's worst inflation

A Mandurah family has found a creative way to combat cost-of-living hikes, gathering three generations under one roof as Australia's inflation figure surges to a 20-year-high.

ABC News · Jul 27, 2022

Calls to increase Jobseeker and rent assistance grow as cost of living surges ahead of federal election

With the election throwing the spotlight on cost of living pressures, welfare groups say promises made so far in the campaign amount to "window dressing" for those living on the poverty line.

ABC News · May 7, 2022

Perth residents with jobs, mortgages turn to charities like Foodbank, Anglicare for help

Not-for-profit organisations say the rising cost of living is driving more people to seek help as they struggle to survive despite having a source of income.

ABC News · May 6, 2022