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Well-off households will get a $5,740 income boost from the Albanese government's biggest budget measures. The poorest will get just $17.

Income-based measures of poverty can be too simplistic, so a more-sophisticated measure of financial stress is needed.

A Canberra focused study has found implementing a sugar tax would hit low socio-economic suburbs while the Rethink Sugary Drink partnership campaigns for a levy.

Rising prices are affecting every corner of life in the city.

As the cost of living continues to rise, experts say more needs to be done to ease the financial pressures faced by millions of Australians who are renting their homes.

Travelodge is adding “thoughtful, stylish design and homely touches” to 60 of its hotels

ANU modelling shows 56% of dollar value of cost-of-living measures goes to Australia’s middle and higher income earners

Budget speeches are prone to flourishes and embellishment, with treasurers attempting to present their government's record in the best light. With figures flying thick and fast, RMIT ABC Fact Check sorts fact from spin.

With cost-of-living concerns dogging the government ahead of next week's federal budget and the upcoming election, experts are again questioning whether its tax cuts are directed at those who need them most.