The rising cost of living strikes a sour note with Australians

David works 40-hours a week busking in Melbourne and is struggling to make ends meet. Credit: SBS

Australians are working more hours, on average, than before the pandemic. Yet, one in four are finding it difficult to get by on their income.

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Rate increases and inflation are straining some households and putting others on notice - with many people forced to change their spending habits.

Kulasegaram Sanchayan reports in Tamil with a feature written by Phillippa Carisbrooke

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