The Treasurer says he is not “spraying cash around” but guiding spending in a way to reduce inflation and keep Aussies free from another interest rate rise.
Duncan Evans
The government has poured billions of dollars into cash boosts and cost of living measures for millions, but one group has been left behind.
Ellen Ransley
A woman ordered a lift from work in the early hours of the morning when she was allegedly raped by her driver.
James Dowling
Amid concerns that the Albanese government’s third budget will be inflationary, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will pour billions more into the economy.
Jack Quail
Australians on listed prescription medication will have their costs frozen for one year, as part of a suite of new health measures in the federal budget.
Jessica Wang
After a record post-Covid growth rate, Australia’s net overseas migration rate is set to stabilise and then dramatically decrease.
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his third budget, sneaking in a warning for the years to come among a widespread cash splash.
Joanne Williamson
New detail on the much-anticipated stage 3 tax cuts has revealed their short-lived effect, with Aussies to be slammed by income tax once more within two years.
In a bold plan to meet the looming skills demand, a record number of Australians will go into the workforce with one thing in common by 2050.
Billions of dollars in cost-of-living assistance will flow to millions of Aussies after Tuesday’s budget, but allowing the rich to benefit has angered some.
From a new $300 energy rebate for all households, to more help for low-income renters, cost-of-living relief was key to the budget. Here’s what’s in it for you.
Ellen Ransley and Jessica Wang
A family already battling their four-year-old daughter’s seizures has been left homeless after a tornado tore apart their home.
Emma Kirk
A Sudanese man has been charged after allegedly breaching his visa’s curfew conditions, as the NZYQ fallout continues.
Australian shares dipped lower on Tuesday as investors continue to tread cautiously before a flood of data comes this week.
Family of a man reported missing from the Gold Coast are going to extraordinary lengths to try to find him.
Aisling Brennan
Firefighters have controlled a massive blaze, but are yet to determine a cause as one woman was rushed to hospital.
The Northern Territory has announced a record law and order investment to keep Territorians safe and reduce levels of crime in the Top End.
Two universities say pro-Palestine camps are safe, but a former federal treasurer says it’s time for protesters to pack it in.
Blair Jackson
The NRL casualty ward is running out of room with the Broncos losing three more players to injury.
Martin Gabor
Members of the House of Representatives stood in tribute to the Bondi victims, one month on from the carnage.
Prominent rugby league personality Paul Kent charged over an alleged street brawl has made a new bid in court.
Nathan Schmidt
The winless Kangaroos could be dealt another harsh blow as they sweat on scans for one of their only shining lights.
Ed Bourke
Angus Crichton dropped a few home truths about his future, but his teammates have made it clear they want him to remain a Rooster.
Police believe a second vehicle was involved in a crash that killed four people earlier this year and have launched a homicide investigation.
Lily McCaffrey and Aisling Brennan