Podcast Summary
Cost of living, financial support: The Australian government is increasing financial support for struggling households amid rising cost of living, including increased pensions, rental assistance, and job seeker payments.
The Australian government is providing additional financial support to struggling households through increased pensions, rental assistance, and job seeker payments. This comes as the cost of living continues to rise, with the pension being recognized as essential for those not currently working. Meanwhile, the cost of cigarettes has increased by 6.8%, potentially driving some smokers towards the black market. In other news, house prices are continuing to climb, with Perth seeing the biggest increase. The entertainment industry is mourning the loss of legendary rapper Fatman Scoob, and Australia has moved up to 6th place on the Paralympic medal count. In the NRL, seven teams have secured their finals spots, while five teams are still fighting for the last position. In sports news, Oscar Piastri will start in second place at the Italian Grand Prix. Additionally, a Father's Day study revealed that one in four Australians laugh at their dad's jokes, with dads from SA and WA being rated as the funniest.
AFLW results and player movements: Unexpected results in AFLW season opener, Giants defeat Bulldogs, Dockers dominate Essendon, St Kilda wins big, Petroka commits to Melbourne
The AFLW season kicked off with some unexpected results, as the Western Bulldogs faced their first challenge in their rebuilding process with a 63-point loss to the Giants. This was a significant victory for the Giants, who managed only two wins last season. Meanwhile, the Dockers dominated Essendon with a score of 64-21, and St Kilda ran away with a win against the Suns, 74-20. Another significant development in the AFL scene was Christian Petroka's decision to commit to Melbourne, putting an end to weeks of speculation about his potential trade away from the club. These events underscore the dynamic nature of the AFL landscape, with teams facing challenges and opportunities at every turn. The season is sure to bring more twists and turns as teams continue to jostle for position.