July budget shake-up hits Australian wallets

Grilled broccolini with cumin yoghurt for a good cause

Grilled broccolini with cumin yoghurt is a side dish featuring toasted cumin seeds mixed with tangy yoghurt and honey, topped with pan-grilled broccolini and a spicy butter mixture containing garlic, harissa, sunflower seeds, pepita seeds, sesame seeds and lemon. Until 14 July, 30 cents from every family bunch of broccolini sold at Coles contributes to the Eddie Betts Foundation, which runs pathways programs including sport, education and cooking classes for Aboriginal communities. The dish pairs well with boiled eggs, slow-cooked lamb, roast chicken or lamb chops. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Aussie train stopper takes act to Switzerland

An Australian content creator has gained international internet fame for his comedic act of pretending to physically stop trains at railway stations. Originally performing his 'train stopper' routine in Australia, he has now been filmed continuing the humorous performance at stations in Switzerland during his European travels. The act involves mimicking superhero-like strength to 'slow down' and 'stop' trains before passengers board. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

July budget shake-up hits Australian wallets

From 1 July 2024, Australian households face significant financial changes including tax cuts for most workers, minimum wage increases, and parental pay rises. However, offsetting these benefits are NBN price hikes of $2-10 monthly, the tapering and removal of fuel excise subsidies, increased toll road costs across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, and Australia Post price rises of 3-6%. A new payday superannuation system will also commence, requiring employers to pay super contributions at the same time as wages. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Fourth rate hike looms as inflation climbs

Australian inflation data shows the Reserve Bank's preferred trimmed mean measure rose from 3.4% to 3.6%, the highest level since September 2024, despite headline inflation falling slightly. Financial experts warn this could trigger a fourth interest rate rise, with the underlying measure indicating inflation is still building in the economy. The fuel excise cut, which reduced petrol prices by 16 cents per litre for three months, is set to return at half that rate, potentially adding inflationary pressure through second-round effects. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Inside a family citrus empire's juice factory

East Coast Beverages is a third-generation family-owned citrus orchard and juice production facility on the Central Coast, established in 1965. The operation produces approximately 200,000 litres of citrus juice per week, with bottling machinery capable of filling 120 bottles per minute. The facility processes 40 different varieties of juice, with citrus remaining the core focus, and orange peel waste is repurposed as cattle feed. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.