Karyn Wilson

Jan 20, 2025 | rnz.co.nz | Owen Jacques |Peter Quattrocelli |Karyn Wilson

By Owen Jacques, Peter Quattrocelli and Karyn J Wilson, ABCCoffee drinkers could be rethinking the habit after learning their morning brew could cost as much as $10 by the end of the year. Australian Restaurant and Cafe Association chief executive Wes Lambered warned the cost of a coffee "could reach double digits" in some capital cities due to the high price of beans. "It isn't unfathomable … in some CBD locations and airports," he said.

Jan 19, 2025 | abc.net.au | Owen Jacques |Peter Quattrocelli |Karyn Wilson

Coffee prices are set to rise amid reports customers could be paying $10 for a cup by the end of the year. Cafe owners say while prices will increase due to higher bean and wage costs, it will likely be gradual. Analysts say many will be unwilling to give up their cafe-made coffee entirely, but they may not buy so many. Coffee drinkers could be rethinking the habit after learning their morning brew could cost as much as $10 by the end of the year.

Oct 2, 2024 | abc.net.au | Ellie Willcox |Jeremy Jones |Karyn Wilson

Anne Fursman is trying to keep up with the soaring cost of keeping her central Queensland business open after multiple break-ins. Thieves have targeted her Yeppoon sports store six times in 10 months, causing her insurance premium to double. "We had a ram raid, a car came through the big glass sliding doors and it took three weeks to get those fixed and we had another break-in during that period," Ms Fursman said.

Oct 2, 2024 | abc.net.au | Jessica Clifford |Karyn Wilson |Jeremy Jones

The Queensland state seat of Rockhampton will be a crucial one for both parties to win at the upcoming election. First contested in 1865, it was initially a swinging seat. In 1911 Labor won it back and despite a brief decade in the 60s where it was split in two, have never let it go. Jessica Clifford looks at the seat and its candidates.

Mar 29, 2024 | abc.net.au | Karyn Wilson

Dogs like Spryte the Tenterfield terrier are finding their way from animal shelters to jobs as assistance animals, providing another option for people who may not be able to fork out for designer breeds.