New data from the ABS shows annual headline inflation rose in expected ways in August but underlying inflation remained stable.
These numbers confirm the overwhelming influence on inflation in August was higher global oil prices.
While inflation is higher than we’d like, it remains much lower than what it was earlier in the year and much lower than we inherited.
We recognise people are under pressure - that’s why we’re rolling out responsible cost-of-living relief including cutting taxes, more bulking billing, cheaper medicines and supporting higher wages, at the same time as we’re responsibly managing the budget.
Listen carefully before it's too late.
The way you treat your mother says more about your character than almost anything else.
Before you could speak, she was speaking for you.
Before you could pray for yourself, she was praying for you.
Before you could walk, she carried you.
Before you could earn a dollar, she was sacrificing her own comfort to make sure you had what you needed.
When you cried, she came running.
When you were sick, she stayed awake through the night.
When you were scared, she became your courage.
When you failed, she encouraged you.
When the rest of the world didn't understand you, she still did.
For years, you were the center of her world.
Then something changes.
You grow older.
Her calls start feeling inconvenient.
Her questions feel repetitive.
Her advice feels outdated.
Her concern feels intrusive.
The same voice that once comforted you becomes the voice you rush to get off the phone with.
The same woman who dropped everything for you starts hearing, "I'm busy, I'll call later."
One day you'll realize she wasn't calling to interrupt your life.
She was calling because you were her life.
And the painful truth is that many people don't appreciate their mother until they no longer have the chance to.
One day there will be a call you can't return.
A conversation you can't have.
A hug you can't ask for.
A thank you you'll wish you had said more often.
If your mother is still here, don't wait for a funeral to tell people how much she meant to you.
Call her.
Visit her.
Listen to her stories.
Be patient with her.
Make time for her.
Because the woman who once gave you her entire world won't be here forever.
And when she's gone, you'll give anything for just one more conversation.
@according2_taz In my opinion, this is elder abuse of the king. Given his health issues, he doesn’t need all this negative stress. He may not be perfect, but is still an elderly man doing his best.
@according2_taz@DailyMail He needed to put something in the book to cause sensational headlines or else it’s not going to sell. Publishers want that or they’re not interested.
@according2_taz Lucky you 🫶 I was sick when I was on Mull. Stayed in Craignure most of my time there, apart from a visit to Duart Castle. Would have loved to have gone to Tobermory ❤️❤️❤️