Column: Trump speaks his mind? On some topics, he’s slippery as an eel
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s supporters often say they admire him because he always speaks his mind. “He’s brutally honest,” Larry Faria, a Trump fan in the…
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…
Coalition’s criticism of tax breaks for critical minerals projects is ‘anti-Western Australian’, Premier says
In short: The resources sector has welcomed $7 billion in tax credits for critical minerals projects.The proposed tax breaks were dubbed "billions for billionaires" by…
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…
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…
Treasurer brushes off suggestions broken promise on tax cuts opens door to negative gearing changes
The treasurer has brushed off suggestions the government may scrap the controversial negative gearing scheme after proving willing to break its promise not to touch…
Peter Dutton proposes letting JobSeeker recipients work more without affecting payments instead of $40 increase
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says instead of increasing the JobSeeker payment by $40, the government could lift the cap on how many hours JobSeeker recipients can work…
Government to allocate more than $45 million in budget for heritage sites around Sydney Harbour
More than $45 million has been allocated in Tuesday's budget for repairs to sites managed by the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, with about half for…
Can Labor solve the housing affordability crisis while lucrative property tax breaks exist?
Norma Wannell never imagined she would be homeless.It was more than a decade ago when Ms Wannell, now 71, had been working in a hospital…
Greens announce plans to introduce bill to federal parliament to freeze rents and interest rates before budget announcement
The federal Greens will introduce a bill to federal parliament next month that would freeze rent prices across the country for two years and give…
Which medicines are getting cheaper? Can I get double my medication for half the price?
You may have heard the cost of hundreds of medicines will effectively be halved for millions of Australians with chronic illness, under a major shake-up…
Major PBS shake-up will allow Australians to purchase more medicine for less, saving buyers $1.6 billion
Millions of Australians will be able to buy 60 days' worth of medicine for the price of a single prescription from September, under a major…