As students across Australia head back to the classroom for 2025, parents are facing the mounting pressure of back-to-school costs that can quickly spiral into the thousands.

So how much are we spending on school expenses this year? Seasoned parents share their money-saving hacks and the costly mistakes they wish they'd avoided when their kids first started school.

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Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producers: Lu Hill 

As students across Australia head back to the classroom for 2025, parents are facing the mounting pressure of back-to-school costs that can quickly spiral into the thousands.
So how much are we spending on school expenses this year? Seasoned parents share their money-saving hacks and the costly mistakes they wish they'd avoided when their kids first started school.
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Do you find the news cycle overwhelming?  Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?
Then you need The Quicky.   Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.  
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The Quicky

A daily news podcast that gets you up to speed on everything happening in the world. Hosted by journalist Claire Murphy. 

A daily news podcast that gets you up to speed on everything happening in the world. Hosted by journalist Claire Murphy.&nbsp;

The Quicky by Mamamia

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?

Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.

It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?
Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.
It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

The Best Back To School Saving Hacks Straight From The School Mum Group Chat

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PM confirms Australia currently holds 46 days' worth of fuel stocks, remaining a Level 2
The PM also announced a landmark $25 billion investment in Australia’s AI industry
Beloved ABC Radio Sydney presenter and musician James Valentine has died aged 64
After months of delays, a medical examiner has ruled the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez a homicide
Khloé Kardashian is executive producing a new Hulu series, The Girls

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<li aria-level="1">PM confirms Australia currently holds 46 days' worth of fuel stocks, remaining a Level 2</li>
<li aria-level="1">The PM also announced a landmark $25 billion investment in Australia&rsquo;s AI industry</li>
<li aria-level="1">Beloved ABC Radio Sydney presenter and musician James Valentine has died aged 64</li>
<li aria-level="1">After months of delays, a medical examiner has ruled the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez a homicide</li>
<li aria-level="1">Khlo&eacute; Kardashian is executive producing a new Hulu series, The Girls</li>
</ul>
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Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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HEADLINES: Aussie Fuel Stocks Update & Cause Of Death For Teen Found In Singer’s Tesla Revealed 

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The National Disability Insurance Scheme was designed as a lifetime guarantee, ensuring eligible Australians receive the individualised support needed to live an ordinary life. 

In a major shift ahead of the May Budget, the government is moving to tighten spending, including a plan to remove 160,000 people from the NDIS.

But for the families who rely on this funding for therapy and essential daily support, there is a growing fear that the safety net is being pulled back before public systems are ready to catch them.

We're joined by ABC National Disability Affairs Reporter Nas Campanella to unpack what these changes actually look like in practice and whether the NDIS can be made sustainable without leaving our most vulnerable behind.

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Fuel tax cut extension could be on the cards as national cabinet get an update on Australia's fuel crisis. 
Iranian state media reports the country has seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz
The Allan Labor government unveils a nearly $138million plan to curb crime in Victoria
New Kylie Minogue documentary announced, charting the stars success and enduring legacy as a pop icon. 

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Host: Taylah Strano

Guest: Nas Campanella, ABC National Disability Affairs reporter

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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Discover more Mamamia podcasts here

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Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme was designed as a lifetime guarantee, ensuring eligible Australians receive the individualised support needed to live an ordinary life.&nbsp;
In a major shift ahead of the May Budget, the government is moving to tighten spending, including a plan to remove 160,000 people from the NDIS.
But for the families who rely on this funding for therapy and essential daily support, there is a growing fear that the safety net is being pulled back before public systems are ready to catch them.
We're joined by ABC National Disability Affairs Reporter Nas Campanella to unpack what these changes actually look like in practice and whether the NDIS can be made sustainable without leaving our most vulnerable behind.
🗞️ HEADLINES
<ul>
<li>Fuel tax cut extension could be on the cards as national cabinet get an update on Australia's fuel crisis.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Iranian state media reports the country has seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz</li>
<li>The Allan Labor government unveils a nearly $138million plan to curb crime in Victoria</li>
<li>New Kylie Minogue documentary announced, charting the stars success and enduring legacy as a pop icon.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Host:&nbsp;Taylah Strano
Guest:&nbsp;Nas Campanella, ABC National Disability Affairs reporter
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/mamamia/id6442502456">check it out here!</a>
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NDIS Overhaul Explained & New Kylie Minogue Doco Announced 

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US President Donald Trump extends ceasefire until Iran's proposal submitted
Anthony Albanese says Australia has secured an extra 200 million litres of diesel


The Gates Foundation has launched an external review into its past engagement with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. 
Harry Styles has fuelled engagement speculation with Zoë Kravitz

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Host: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

🗞️ HEADLINES
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">US President Donald Trump extends ceasefire until Iran's proposal submitted</li>
<li aria-level="1">Anthony Albanese says Australia has secured an extra 200 million litres of diesel</li>
<li aria-level="1">
The Gates Foundation has launched an external review into its past engagement with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.&nbsp;
</li>
<li aria-level="1">Harry Styles has fuelled engagement speculation with Zo&euml; Kravitz</li>
</ul>
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Host: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/mamamia/id6442502456">check it out here!</a>
Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

HEADLINES: Trump Extends Ceasefire & Harry Styles Rumoured To Be Engaged

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The Best Back To School Saving Hacks Straight From The School Mum Group Chat

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