Army’s budget being slashed for two years in a row despite Govt’s vow to bolster Armed Forces
THE Army’s budget is being slashed for two years in a row — demolishing the Government’s claims it is bolstering Britain’s Armed Forces. Troops face…
I bought a second-hand Ford for just £300… I’ll sell it for five times that after 3 budget DIY tweaks
A CAR dealer who bought a used Ford for just £300 has revealed that he will sell it for five times that after making 3…
California Assembly passes bill to make kindergarten mandatory
After several failed attempts, California lawmakers are once again working to mandate that children attend kindergarten, with the state Assembly passing a bill to make…
Peter Dutton excoriated Labor in his budget reply while pumping up his own record. But did he stick to the facts?
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's budget reply speech painted a stark picture of the country's direction under the Albanese government.Manufacturing insolvencies, bulk-billing rates, health spending and…
Boris Johnson looks relaxed as he’s spotted shopping at budget chain B&M in Oxfordshire
EX-PM Boris Johnson has an eye for a bargain — as he shops at budget chain B&M. The former Tory leader was seen in shorts…
California teachers criticize Newsom’s budget proposal
SACRAMENTO — California’s largest teachers union on Friday turned up the pressure on Gov. Gavin Newsom, announcing a public campaign aimed at blocking part of his…
After a huge week of economic news, where did we land on the direction of interest rates?
It's been a big week for economic and business news.Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his third budget on Tuesday, and the Bureau of Statistics published…
Single-payer healthcare meets its fate again in the face of California’s massive budget deficit
SACRAMENTO — The latest attempt to bring a single-payer healthcare system to California failed in the state Legislature on Thursday, undercut by its steep price tag…
Dutton’s reply was everything we should expect: a calculated, ideological butchery of the most vulnerable budget bits
Every budget week, the opposition leader gives a budget reply on Thursday night.Every budget week, a chorus of voices urges the opposition leader to "put…
Europe’s ‘best budget city break’ destination has £8 meals and £3.20 beer
The city of Warsaw, Poland, is known for its stunning historic architecture, but it's also a surprisingly affordable city break destination in Europe for holidaymakers…
Federal Budget 2024 live updates: Government defends cost-of-living payments as opposition urges plan to fight inflation
There are promises aplenty of free and accessible mental health services, but they’re still a way off yet, writes national health reporter Elise Worthington. You…
HECS relief but universities, students still waiting for answers as budget reality dampens promise of historic ‘accord’
In short: $1.1 billion will be spent over five years on initiatives such as HECS relief, addressing "poverty placement" and better access to courses.A "needs based"…
What is in the 2024 federal budget for age pensioners?
The 2024 federal budget has been handed down, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers spruiking cost-of-living relief measures. Here's what the budget means for seniors on the age…
See how much the changes to Stage 3 tax cuts will affect you from July 1, 2024
The government has released its 2024 budget, with the Stage 3 tax cut revisions being the main cost of living relief measure.The changes to the…
The Traitors fans ‘disappointed’ by ITV rival show The Fortune Hotel – as they claim ‘budget’ version lacks suspense
THE Traitors fans have been left 'disappointed' as ITV launched its brand new rival show The Fortune Hotel. The brand new show, which launched on…
Hey, California, Don’t spend it unless you’ve got it
SACRAMENTO — Here’s a novel idea: Don’t spend money until you’ve got it. What a concept! Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed that as a way to head…
Californians love our parks. We just don’t know they’re state parks
When Dos Rios Ranch opens to visitors next month in the San Joaquin Valley, California will have 280 state parks — making it one of…
We’ve been told to expect a cautious budget, but will it satisfy an impatient public?
"Economic management", a well-worn political trope even in ordinary times, has been especially prominent in the lead-up to the Albanese government's third federal budget on…
Community cooking classes help make healthy meals more affordable and teach how to beat rising food prices
In short: Cooking classes run through neighbourhood houses are helping people learn to prepare healthy and affordable food.The rising cost of food has prompted a…
Government to tip billions more into new home builds in next week’s federal budget
In short: The federal government will tip billions of dollars of additional investment into building new homes in next week's federal budget. An additional $1 billion will…