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BUDGET 2017
Budget 2017: Labor to only back Medicare levy hike for top tax brackets
GOOD NEWS
Community rallies behind Connie Johnson to create 'big silver heart' in Canberra
A humble netball court in the centre of Canberra was transformed into a sparkling sea of silver, after thousands of people donated millions of five-cent coins to raise money for Connie Johnson’s Love Your Sister charity. Full story »
BUDGET 2017
Budget 2017: Big banks slugged with $6 billion tax, Medicare levy increased and everything else you need to know
Treasurer Scott Morrison has handed down his second federal budget, slugging the nation's biggest five banks with a levy to reap $6.2 billion and help return the budget to surplus. Full story »
BUDGET 2017
Budget 2017: A new tax for the 'big four' banks
Australia's 'big four' banks could be in line for a new tax on their balance sheet liabilities in the federal budget, with fears already it could be passed onto customers. Full story »
BUDGET 2017
Budget 2017 preview: Focus on health with Medicare rebate freeze to be lifted
Tonight's Federal Budget 2017-18 will have a particular focus on health, with the Medicare rebate freeze expected to be lifted. Full story »
BUDGET 2017
Budget 2017: How much your child's school will lose or gain under 'Gonski 2.0'
It's been one of the most divisive budget leaks yet: Malcolm Turnbull's plan to equalise school funding under his new "Gonski 2.0" scheme has attracted considerable scorn from the Catholic and private sectors. Full story »
BUDGET 2017
Budget 2017: Scott Morrison takes on 'good' vs 'bad' debt
In just a few hours' time Treasurer Scott Morrison will hand down a budget addressing "good debt" and "bad debt". Full story »
BUZZ
Cyclist maps out Millennium Falcon bike ride through Canberra
Those riding around the Nation’s Capital are used to going around in circles, and now they can try something a little different for those roundabouts, especially if they’re Star Wars fans. Full story »
BUDGET 2017
Budget 2017: Treasurer reveals pensioners to get energy bill boost
Treasurer Scott Morrison has said that pensioners will get a one-off payment in the 2017 Budget to help with rising energy costs. Full story »
FINANCE
Aussies struggling with home repayments
BUDGET 2017
Budget to explain "good and bad" debt
6PM NEWS
Government to axe 457 visas for foreign workers
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced the government will abolish 457 visas for temporary foreign workers and replace them with a new visa program. Full story »
POLITICS
Pauline Hanson spruiks 'non-halal' Easter eggs
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has urged her supporters to buy "non-halal" Easter eggs, in a festive video complete with props. Full story »
EMERGENCIES
Patients evacuated from The Canberra Hospital after fire
Close to 60 patients and staff have been evacuated from The Canberra Hospital overnight, after an electrical fire in the main reception. Full story »
POLITICS
Joel Dry: RBA boss warns debt crisis could blow up
Where his predecessor was conspicuously subdued in his demeanour, delivery and economic outlook, Dr Philip Lowe has quickly proven himself to be much more willing to rock the political boat. Full story »
POLITICS
Labor seeks inquiry into $10bn IT spend
6PM NEWS
Hanson issues referred to commissioner
POLITICS
Turnbull pledges support for Afghanistan during presidential visit
