Cost of Living Report reveals Illawarra families are struggling with basics

By Joshua Butler
Updated July 3 2015 - 8:32pm, first published July 2 2015 - 4:00pm
Illawarra Forum CEO Nicky Sloan. ‘‘Most of the community aren’t aware of the level of disadvantage some residents are experiencing in this area.’’ Picture: GREG TOTMAN
Illawarra Forum CEO Nicky Sloan. ‘‘Most of the community aren’t aware of the level of disadvantage some residents are experiencing in this area.’’ Picture: GREG TOTMAN

More than a quarter of low to middle income families in regional NSW spend more than they earn while 11 per cent don’t have enough money for basic essentials like food or power.

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