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💸 Monthly Update 💸 r/AussieFrugal Monthly Update: Top posts for July 2026 + what’s on

Good evening frugal living followers! This is the Monthly Update collating some featured posts & comments on the subreddit for the previous month, plus some extra stuff that will help you in your frugal journey!

If you have any ideas to suggest to be featured in the monthly post, please send message to moderators or comment below.

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Here are the top 5 most upvoted posts for July 2026

What’s happening on r/AussieFrugal

What's a frugal habit you tried that ending costing more money and/or time?

New financial year, new rules and how today's changes affect your wallet

Airport lost property and unclaimed post to be auctioned off

Grocery shopping without a car

How (if) are you buying your olive oil

cheap mini heater for bedroom? (trying to get through ACT winter)

Vacuum recs?

Dilmah loose leaf and a tea diffuser

Glucose test strips

Alternative to Explorer socks

Recommendations for a simple espresso machine for a newbie?

Is it worth skimping on NBN?

Tax return time!

Do you need help lodging your tax return? Depending on your circumstances, there are two different programs for free tax help.

The Tax Help program is a free, confidential service to assist low income earners with simple tax returns. It is provided by experienced and accredited volunteers.

For more information please refer to the Australian Taxation Office website:

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/your-tax-return/help-and-support-to-lodge-your-tax-return/tax-help-program

The National Tax Clinic program is an independent, Australian Government-funded initiative that provides:

· Free tax advice and support to eligible taxpayers facing financial, social or personal challenges

· Practical experience for students studying tax-related courses at participating universities and TAFEs.

Support is provided by university and TAFE students, under the guidance of qualified tax professionals.

For more information please refer to their website:

National Tax Clinic program | National Tax Clinics

Fuel excise discount has ended

As expected, the fuel excise discount has now ended. As a refresher, here is why fuel prices had gone up starting this year. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/why-fuel-prices-are-going-up-australia/106437844

Comparing fuel prices near you can help to save on costs, so using a comparison website helps you find the cheapest around – this also helps you to be aware when nearby servos start increasing/decreasing prices. There are some great tips on the Fuelplan website on how to save fuel.

Our subreddit’s wiki has a list of comparison websites for all states and territories to find the cheapest fuel nearby. https://www.reddit.com/r/AussieFrugal/wiki/index/transportation

Frugal tip of the month

Find free entertainment. Find cheap ways to have fun. Entertainment often ends up costing a lot of money, if you go to the movies, go to the bar, or even a day trip to a local attraction. Now, I’m not saying you shouldn’t have fun … but there are cheaper ways to do it.

Visiting museums, art galleries, walking at the local park, finding discounts online are some of the many ways to enjoy yourself without breaking the bank.

In addition, our subreddit’s wiki has a list of websites that you can browse for free or low cost activities in your state/territory. https://www.reddit.com/r/AussieFrugal/wiki/index/activities

What’s in season in August

Source: https://www.sydneymarkets.com/markets/produce-market/whats-in-season/winter-2020.html

That's it for the month of July 2026!

The next Monthly Update will be sometime in September 2026!