As the screw turns, rural households are first in line to be pushed below — or further below — the poverty line.

As the austerity screw turns, the danger of rifts in society increases.

Some households rely on child welfare payments for up to 67% of the cost of rearing a child, according to a new research.

RECESSION looks set to take a bigger toll on rural life.

The majority of households on social welfare or taking home the minimum wage are in risk of living in poverty, a disturbing report revealed today.