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Regional Australians turn to financial support amid cost of living

The Wire / By

Low-income earners in regional Australia are increasingly turning for help to pay for basics amid the worsening cost of living crisis. Welfare agencies that provide No Interest Loans are turning people away amid unprecedented calls for help. The scheme allows people to borrow up to two thousand dollars for essential items or housing related expenses, …

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Local musicians struggling to make ends meet

The Wire / By

A recent survey by Musicians Australia and Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance, reveals that half of Australia’s musicians earned less than $6000 last year. The findings highlight widespread concerns with financial instability including unpaid gigs. I spoke with Elise Chidiac from MEAA about improving working conditions to support musicians’ livelihoods. Image: Image by Cloudfront Produced …

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