It’s no secret that the cost of living has affected most of us.
But a new report into rental affordability in Australia has just revealed how dire things have gotten for the more than 30% of Aussies currently renting a home.

So what’s the story here? Who has been most impacted by the rising cost of living, and what are we supposed to do about it?
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Host: Grace Rouvray
With thanks to:
National spokesperson for Everybody’s Home & Deputy Director for Anglicare Australia Maiy Azize
Producers: Grace Rouvray
Executive Producer: Taylah Strano

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How Bad Is Australia's Housing Crisis Really?

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Why are we wired to be so attracted to sales? Buy one get one free, 50% off, clearance! Whatever the sale, we, as humans, flock to them! 
How can we curb that hit of dopamine we get when we land a great discount or sale. 
In this episode of The Quicky, we speak to the experts to find out why sometimes we can't resist that sale, even when we know we need to conserve our cash flow. 
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CREDITS
Host: Claire Murphy 
With thanks to: 
Matt Plant - Head of Behavioural Sciences Thinker at Thinkerbell
Carly Dober - Director of the Australian Association of Psychologists
Producers: Claire Murphy 
Executive Producer: Taylah Strano, Kally Borg

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The Psychology Of Sales: How To Beat That Red And White Tag

The Quicky news update for Monday, May 13th 2024
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CREDITS 
Host/Producer: Isabella Ross 
Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It's budget week! On Tuesday night Jim Chalmers handed down his third budget and we found out exactly how the Labor government is planning on spending Aussie money this next financial year. 
Labelled 'a win for women', this budget had a strong focus on issues like women's health and changes to paid parental leave. 
In this episode of The Quicky, we break down the winners and losers from Federal Budget 2024. 
To read more on the Budget please click here.
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CREDITS
Host: Grace Rouvray 
With thanks to: 
Kate Browne - the Head of Research at Compare Club, an organisation that conducts research on how Aussies are being affected by the cost of living and their finances
Producers: Grace Rouvray
Executive Producer: Taylah Strano, Kally Borg

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The Budget For Basic B*tches

The Quicky news update for Wednesday, May 15th 2024
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Host/Producer: Isabella Ross 
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Over a third of our life is spent working, which means we spend a lot of time with our colleagues. But do you know what makes you a good, bad or down right annoying colleague? 
Do you break the headphone rule or bring in stinky lunches to the shared kitchens? Or are you the one everyone wants to get coffee with and brings all the goss? 
In this episode of The Quicky we find out exactly what workplace etiquettes you should follow for a harmonious work place.
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WITH THANKS TO
Lisa Leong - Host of ABC's This Working Life 
CREDITS
Host: Grace Rouvray
With thanks to: 
Producers: Grace Rouvray, Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Taylah Strano, Kally Borg

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How Bad Is Australia's Housing Crisis Really?

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