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Origin Energy will raise their rates by 14.4 per cent for residents living in New South, 13.7 per cent for Queensland households and 10.4 per cent for South Australia residents from July 1.
The government is discussing measures to alleviate pressure on households as power prices skyrocket due to a gas shortage and a cold snap.
'Out of control' energy prices are driving up the cost of groceries as farmers and food producers warn shoppers will be slugged even more at the supermarket checkout.
Millions of Australians are set to receive hundreds of dollars in credit towards their power bill.
CAO applicants are being advised to take practical steps and stay positive in advance of the 1 February deadline. The pandemic continues to cause uncertainty and Mary Immaculate College (MIC) is moving to reassure leaving certificate and mature students who are battling with college choices and college-readiness. According to Dr John Perry, Head of Psychology at MIC: “Undeniably, this year is clearly different from normal for those applying to the CAO. It is also uncertain. Change and uncertainty are the most common form of stress we encounter… but they are not necessarily negative. They...