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…
Jury selection begins in second federal corruption trial for Sen. Bob Menendez
1 of 3 | Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., looks on as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks during a Senate Finance committee hearing at the U.S.…
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…
Ken Henry knows a thing or two about federal budgets. His message for Jim Chalmers? Hold steady
There aren't many economists willing to depart from the line that Tuesday's budget must tighten the belt on spending and be "contractionary" to prevent another…
3 burning finance questions about federal budget 2024
Breadcrumb Trail LinksTaxesPersonal FinanceHere are some action items you might need to contemplate right nowPublished May 05, 2024 • Last updated 33 minutes ago • 4…
U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at 5.25 – 5.5 percent
The Federal Reserve of the United States decided to maintain interest rates at a 22-year high of 5.25 percent to 5.5 percent, based on recent…
Federal Reserve expected to leave interest rates unchanged amid poor inflation data
The Fed was expected Wednesday to leave interest rates unchanged due to inflation that's still above the Fed's 2% threshold. Fed Chair Jerome Powell has…
Federal authorities seize more than $700K in illegal e-cigarette products in California
E-cigarettes sold in a grocery store in downtown Beijing, China in 2019. On Tuesday, the FDA said the U.S. seized illegal e-cigaratte products valued over…
Retiring Gold Coast MP Karen Andrews says she couldn’t convince a woman to run for Liberal preselection
In short: Karen Andrews says she could not get a woman "over the line" to run for preselection in the seat she has held for 14…
‘Zombie projects’ warning as mammoth federal green scheme comes in for questioning
In short: An analyst is warning the federal government risks creating "zombie" projects through its clean energy investment scheme.The Capacity Investment Scheme will involve underwriting…
Simon Kennedy to replace Scott Morrison in federal seat of Cook after by-election win
In short: Liberal Simon Kennedy has won the by-election in the federal seat of Cook, vacated by former prime minister Scott Morrison. Mr Kennedy had more…
Calls for federal government to help buy back Alice Springs take-away liquor licences
In short: Discussions to buy back the liquor licences of three IGA stores with attached bottle shops in Alice Springs have stalled. Alcohol has long been…
NOAA taps into $2.7M federal funding to help track ocean, climate changes
1 of 4 | Two program technicians deploy an Argo float in the ocean recently. Photo courtesy of the University of California-San Diego April 10…
Federal emergency declared in Russia’s flood-hit Orenburg region | Floods News
The floods, caused by rising water levels in the Ural river, force thousands of people to evacuate. Floodwaters are rising in two cities in Russia’s…
Mark Wales wins Liberal preselection for federal WA seat of Tangney, despite concerns about Chinese invasion novel
In short: Mark Wales will be the Liberal Party's candidate for the federal WA seat of Tangney after winning preselection by a clear majority on Saturday.Members…
Hiltzik: Antiabortionists attack a federal emergency medical mandate
Here’s how the legal departments of two hospitals, legislators in two states and even the Supreme Court turned a pregnancy emergency for Mylissa Farmer into…
Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation case hears evidence from former Seven Network producer Taylor Auerbach in Federal Court
Former Seven Network producer Taylor Auerbach has begun giving evidence about bombshell allegations he made about the network's engagement with former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.The…
Scathing federal report rips Microsoft for shoddy security, insincerity in response to Chinese hack
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Frank BajakPublished Apr 02, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering…
Federal judge declines to drop tax charges against Hunter Biden
U.S. News // 8 hours ago U.S. traffic deaths drop in 2023, despite drivers logging more miles April 1 (UPI) -- The number of people…
Federal judge rejects Hunter Biden bid to dismiss tax case
A federal judge rejected Hunter Biden’s bid to dismiss multiple counts of tax-related offenses in an 82-page ruling handed down Monday, clearing the way for…