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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Woolies shopper's simple trick to get $279 grocery haul for just $16: 'Cash out'
A Woolworths shopper has revealed how she got $279 worth of groceries for just $16 and it's something anyone can do. Grocery spending has hit a new high and many Aussie households are looking for ways to stretch their supermarket spend further. Bec Jane has been getting paid to do online surveys for years and recently discovered she could put her earnings directly towards saving money off her grocery shop. The 24-year-old Sunshine Coast woman told Yahoo Finance she'd noticed her grocery bill had been getting more expensive for her and her partner. 'In the cost-of-living crisis, every dollar counts. It's another way I think to get ahead and feel like you can get on top of things,' she said. RELATED Woolworths 'snob' reveals $70 a week reason why she now shops at Aldi Centrelink Age Pension warning for 4.3 million Aussies facing superannuation nightmare Rare 50 cent coin sells for $3,050 due to 'unique' reason 'I'm doing surveys at 5am when I wake up and I'm having my coffee instead of scrolling TikTok or Instagram, which we're all guilty of … And then just at night when I'm literally just scrolling on my phone and I've got the TV on." Jane primarily uses Octopus and Pure Profile to do online surveys, but said there were a bunch of different platforms available. Surveys generally take between 5 to 10 minutes and can pay between $1 to $8, depending on how long the survey takes and which platform you are using.'As your balance builds, you can then either choose to cash out directly to your bank account, which I was doing until I found out that you can actually cash out into gift cards,' Jane said. 'I was like, well, this could be a good way to do my grocery budget every week.' Jane earned $250 worth of Woolworths gift cards by just doing online surveys over the last two weeks. She is also a member of Woolworths' Every Extra program, which gives her 10 per cent off one grocery shop each month. Using her discount and gift cards, she was able to reduce a recent $279 grocery shop to just $16. How do paid online surveys work? Online surveys can be an easy way to earn a bit of extra cash. You'll usually need to input your demographic data, including your age, gender and location. You'll then be offered surveys that match your profile that you can complete for money, usually either cash through PayPal or gift cards. Pure Profile also partners with Flybuys and allows users to earn Flybuys points by completing surveys. Survey companies are usually engaged by businesses that use the data for marketing or other research. Extra cash helps dollar 'stretch' further Jane said she's found paid online surveys to be an easy side hustle. She does surveys every day and usually will complete about 50 each week across various platforms. The amount she earns can vary. For example, she earned roughly $370 in June and $292 in May. 'I've literally gotten all my friends, all my family to sign up. I've been doing them for years and it's just nice to know that you can make some extra money and it's not hard,' she told Yahoo Finance. Jane and her partner usually budget $100 to $150 per week for groceries, but will stock up on cleaning products, laundry detergent and pasta when they are on sale. Jane said she usually tracks the price of products within the Woolworths app and waits for products to go on sale. 'Toilet paper, laundry detergent, I wait until they are half price,' she said. She also opts for homebrand grocery items and buys items that can have a longer shelf life, like tomato sauce, in bulk. Jane and her partner bought a block of land last year and are currently paying both rent and mortgage repayments on the land, while they prepare to build their home. 'Rent and mortgage would take up 65 per cent of our net income. So it's massive every single week, the majority of our money is going to that,' she said. 'We've also got electricity, rates on our block of land because you still have to pay rates, and just insurances. 'So doing the surveys to, at the moment, I'm cashing out for gift cards, makes it feel like you have that tiny bit more money left in your pocket at the end of the week to actually use it on going out for a nice dinner, putting it towards a holiday, it just makes you feel like your dollar stretches that tiny bit further.'
News.com.au
4 days ago
- Health
- News.com.au
‘Give us a break': Aussies want more time off
An extra day off could help with Australia's burnout crisis as new research reveals almost half of Aussies have taken a 'wellness sickie' to combat the issue. Burnout is not a virus or a bacterial infection, but something equally insidious and potentially just as devastating. Simply, burnout is a state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion. The World Health Organisation describes it as phenomenon that arises from chronic workplace stress that leaves people feeling exhausted and completely depleted of energy, which can lead to depression and anxiety. According to Mental Health Australia, an alarming 61 per cent reported experiencing burnout in 2023, compared to the global average of 48 per cent with the statistics revealing Aussies to have the highest burnout rates in the world. In fact, Mudgee Region Tourism today revealed almost half (47 per cent) of Aussies have taken sick leave for a personal break or getaway at least once. As such, 72 per cent want more public holidays as one way to help combat the issue. The organisation partnered with Pure Profile to conduct the research in June 2025, surveying more than 1000 Australians. 'These results weren't surprising to us,' Beau Kassis, chief marketing officer of Mudgee Region Tourism told 'We know Aussies are more stressed and burnt out than ever. Public holidays, particularly long weekends are one of the few guaranteed moments in the year we get a well-deserved break.' The tourism board has today launched a petition calling for a 'Mudgee Monday' - a proposed new public holiday for NSW, aimed at fighting burnout, supporting mental health, and levelling the long weekend playing field between states. Its research revealed 57 per cent of Aussies believe that an extra-long weekend each year would reduce burnout and stress. 'Give us a break' 'The Mudgee Region is calling on NSW residents to sign the petition and encourage Premier Chris Minns to give us the break we deserve – namely, a Mudgee Monday,' he told 'Towns like Mudgee, Gulgong, Kandos and Rylstone are becoming more than just a nice option - we're part of the wellbeing solution. This isn't just about a day off; it's about taking rest before wreckage, even if just for a long weekend.' He said, interestingly, the tourism board's latest research shows Aussies want to also even the playing field when it comes to standardising public holidays across the country. New South Wales, alongside Western Australia, receive just 11 public holidays a year compared to Victoria, Queensland, and South Australia with up to 13 - and Tasmania having the fewest at 10. 'This is why we're calling on the premier to even the stakes and give NSW residents an extra public holiday,' Mr Kassis said. 'We need to start thinking about time off in a more sustainable way. We can't continue to bank our annual leave for one big, expensive (and exhausting) holiday each year.' He said small towns like Mudgee, Gulgong, Kandos and Rylstone remind us how travel is meant to be – slow, unhurried, and deeply personal. 'This style of authentic travel offers a refined refuge from the relentless pace of modern life,' he said. 'Adding a day to the weekend a few times a year may seem like a small solution – but the benefits of slowing down in regions like ours for three days instead of two will drive a big impact.' Dr Anastasia Hronis, a leading clinical psychologist and researcher, is also backing the campaign, advocating for policy that puts mental health and wellbeing at the forefront of legislative discussions. 'It is a wonderful initiative to help Australians see our beautiful countryside while enjoying some much needed rest and recovery from the grind of daily life and work,' she told Burnout is only 'getting worse' Dr Hronis said burn out is an issue that's only getting worse, adding she's not surprised 72 per cent of Aussies want an extra day off. 'Some industries are more affected than others, for example, those working in the healthcare industry, in education, and in agriculture,' Dr Hronis told According to Mental Health Australia, 40 per cent of Australian workers across all sectors report experiencing burnout, with healthcare professionals being particularly vulnerable. The organisation revealed a staggering 84 per cent of healthcare workers reported symptoms of burnout in 2022, a figure that has remained consistently high since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. She explained rates of burnout and work stress are at record highs and that 'sometimes, a single extra day, like a 'Mudgee Monday', can make a big difference when it comes to how we feel - at work and at home'. 'I see many people who come for psychological consultations because they are feeling stressed, overwhelmed and burnt out,' Dr Hronis said. 'It's becoming increasingly common, and often contributes to other difficulties like poor sleep, weight concerns and even substance abuse.' She said the reasons are varied, but some of the main contributors include work-related pressures, financial worries, uncertainty and change due to global events, and constant digital distractions. 'That's why getting away, even just for a weekend, to places like the Mudgee Region can help provide a circuit breaker. Slowing down in a peaceful environment can support recovery and stress management in a really powerful way. 'Excessive workloads, increased expectations from workers, poor work-life balance, economic and job insecurity, and a digital overload all contribute to why we are seeing higher and higher rates of burnout.' Dr Hronis said the desire for more public holidays makes sense given how much people are struggling with work stress and burnout.. 'Time off is essential for our mental health, allowing us to recharge, connect with loved ones, and enjoy life outside of work,' she said. 'More public holidays could really boost national wellbeing, not just by reducing stress, but by giving us all permission to slow down and prioritise what really matters.'
