cost of living
Woolworths Is Training Staff With Virtual Reality
The supermarket giant has been using virtual reality for some time, but has now included three new modules focused on abuse and threats from customers.
Tired of Giving Money to a Landlord? Try House Sitting
Maybe the solution to this rental crisis is literally just not paying rent.
We Asked Students Why University Is So Shit Right Now
“You really gotta hustle to attain a regular lifestyle. To extend beyond that, it’s tough.”
Coles Staff to Wear Bodycams to 'Reduce Theft' In Supermarkets
Coles says theft is up. But so are its profits.
Night Out Receipts: Experimental Techno, Euro Ketamine, One of Melbourne’s Best Winter Park Parties
I know by 5pm this is going to be an expensive night.
The Cost of Living Crisis Has Come for the Polycules
“It’s so hard to be polyamorous when you’re poor.”
Big Music Festivals Suck Now, Sorry
With thanks to the cost of living crisis, welcome to the era of teeny, smaller than small, microscopic festivals.
Night Out Receipts: Free Shots, Haggling Door Entry, A Collingwood Loft Party
Considering all we did was hop from place to place getting pissed, it could have been far worse.
Why Are Australian Banks Making Record Profits?
It's a cost-of-living crisis for most, but the sun is shining on Australia's big four banks.
Night Out Receipts: Negronis, Fare Evading, the Wrong Bus Home
Who knew such a standard Sunday night out in Melbourne could cost this much money and dignity.
Night Out Receipts: Medical-Grade Weed, Free Ketamine, Chorizo Risotto
Even with all the free drugs I still spent $160.
Night Out Receipts: A Trio of Dips, a Flask of Fireball, ‘Generous’ Lines of Cocaine
I don’t often get blackout drunk, I promise.