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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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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With thanks to:&nbsp;Annaliese Todd, Mamamia Writer &amp; Cohost of <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/this-glorious-mess/">This Glorious Mess</a>&nbsp;
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Do you find the news cycle overwhelming?  Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?
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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

The Quicky is Mamamia's twice daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It’s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.

It’s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror. 

The Quicky is Mamamia's twice daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It’s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.
It’s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror.

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

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released from police custody after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office; Eric Dane, best known as Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey’s Anatomy, has died at 53; Hundreds of thousands of LSD tablets worth an estimated $15 million have been seized in one of Australia’s largest drug busts; Labor is on track for a historic South Australian election win, according to polls; The Oscars are bringing back last year’s acting winners for the March 15 ceremony. 

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released from police custody after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office; Eric Dane, best known as Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey&rsquo;s Anatomy, has died at 53; Hundreds of thousands of LSD tablets worth an estimated $15 million have been seized in one of Australia&rsquo;s largest drug busts; Labor is on track for a historic South Australian election win, according to polls; The Oscars are bringing back last year&rsquo;s acting winners for the March 15 ceremony.&nbsp;
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Inside Andrew's Arrest: A Special Report From London

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Move over, three trimesters, the internet is now obsessed with everything that happens before week 1 of pregnancy.  

Known as trimester zero, this burgeoning wellness trend has influencers dishing out tips, hacks and dietary suggestions all in the name of prepping "the soil for the seed". 

Today we ask an expert to distinguish sensible prep from expensive overkill.

And in headlines today, Former Prince, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been arrested at his home in Sandringham as police conduct searches on properties in Berkshire and Norfolk; A supermarket giant fighting allegations of manipulating grocery prices as part of a nationwide "down down" promotion insists it "genuinely cares" about its customers; US President Donald Trump has told the ‌first meeting of his Board of Peace that $US7bn has been contributed to a Gaza reconstruction fund; Aussie actress Margot Robbie has explained how the movie The Mighty Ducks inspired her to take up ice hockey

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Dr Mariam Chalaan, co-host of Well 

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Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

Move over, three trimesters, the internet is now obsessed with everything that happens&nbsp;before week 1 of pregnancy.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Known as trimester zero, this burgeoning wellness trend has influencers dishing out tips, hacks and dietary suggestions all in the name of prepping "the soil for the seed".&nbsp;
Today we ask an expert to distinguish sensible prep from expensive overkill.
And in headlines today, Former Prince, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been arrested at his home in Sandringham as police conduct searches on properties in Berkshire and Norfolk; A supermarket giant fighting allegations of manipulating grocery prices as part of a nationwide "down down" promotion insists it "genuinely cares" about its customers; US President Donald Trump has told the &zwnj;first meeting of his Board of Peace that $US7bn has been contributed to a Gaza reconstruction fund; Aussie actress Margot Robbie has explained how the movie The Mighty Ducks inspired her to take up ice hockey
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Guests: Annaliese Todd, Mamamia reporter Dr Mariam Chalaan, co-host of Well&nbsp;
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested On Suspicion Of Misconduct In Public Office

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed the government will provide no support for the return of Islamic State-linked women and children from a Syrian refugee camp; Danika Mason apologised live on the Today Show this morning after struggling during a live cross from the Winter Olympics; Online marketplace eBay is set to buy second-hand fashion platform Depop from Etsy; Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has named a 26-player squad for the Women's Asian Cup; The BBC is celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday on May 8 with a week-long festival of shows. 

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed the government will provide no support for the return of Islamic State-linked women and children from a Syrian refugee camp; Danika Mason apologised live on the Today Show this morning after struggling during a live cross from the Winter Olympics; Online marketplace eBay is set to buy second-hand fashion platform Depop from Etsy; Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has named a 26-player squad for the Women's Asian Cup; The BBC is celebrating Sir David Attenborough&rsquo;s 100th birthday on May 8 with a week-long festival of shows.&nbsp;
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"Nothing But Contempt" PM Explains Why ISIS Brides Will Receive No Government Help

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

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