Reporter Julie Cross highlighted the struggle of childcare affordability as rising costs puts pressure on families.

Julie spotlights Sydney’s highest and lowest childcare costs uncovering fees upward of $200 a day.

Joe and Julie discussed the new concern regarding childcare centers taking advantage of newly implemented government subsidies.

Parents looking for cheaper childcare in Sydney, “cannot afford to get anywhere”, Julie said.

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