You can tell a lot about a budget by looking at who it punishes. This one basically targets anyone who's ever appeared on A Current Affair accompanied by a low, menacing soundtrack, writes Annabel Crabb
Scott Morrison is burying the ghosts of past fiscal thinking and embracing policies that could come from the books of former Labor treasurers, writes Stephen Long
The Kiwis sent a strong message by axing Jesse Bromwich and Kevin Proctor after they were caught up in cocaine allegations, and Australian footballers should take note, writes Jen Browning.
It's no surprise Ahok, once a symbol of Indonesian tolerance and diversity, has been jailed — authorities know the nation's history of ugly protests too well to defy the mob on the street, writes Adam Harvey.
For an insight into the methodology of TPG, a casual observer could do worse than look at the outfit's adventures with department store Myer, writes business editor Ian Verrender.
Flying cars have been the stuff of science fiction for years, and now companies are starting to look at such options. But what will it take to get our cars off the ground?
It's a decade since US beekeepers first noticed that their bees were mysteriously dying. Now we know much more about colony collapse disorder, raising hopes that we can turn bees' fortunes around.
The political legacy of Tony Abbott's broken promises contributed to Malcolm Turnbull's near-death experience at last July's federal election. This federal budget will be largely about burying the memory of the Government's predecessor, Saul Eslake writes.
Emmanuel Macron has pulled off an extraordinary victory; a year ago his political movement En Marche! didn't even exist, now it has helped propel him to the presidency. But there are several hurdles before he can govern, and he faces distrust from many voters.
Everyone, it seems, has a vested interest in maintaining the property price momentum. So, don't expect anything tangible that will make housing more "affordable" in tomorrow's budget, writes business editor Ian Verrender.
By releasing more of the schoolgirls abducted from Chibok in 2014, Boko Haram appears to have lost a crucial bargaining chip. But proclamations the militant group has been defeated are, at best, a little optimistic, writes Christopher Elliott.
New research suggesting bromances are good for men's health is basically fake news, writes Ben Pobjie. The pressures and terrors of bromance spell disaster for men everywhere.
Opinion polls over the past two weeks have consistently suggested Emmanuel Macron is about 20 points ahead of his rival, but in an era of political upsets and growing populism, many are unwilling to write off Marine Le Pen.
The scrutiny of John Coates won't go away after weeks of brawling between his supporters and Danielle Roche's during a bitter battle for the AOC presidency.
When Luke Lazurus was acquitted of rape there were no winners. A young man's life will be forever affected and a young woman is left feeling violated and robbed of her right to justice.
While US President Donald Trump is basking in the glow of his biggest legislative win yet, would-be Democratic presidential candidates are already preparing for the 2020 election, writes Sara James.
By Brendan Coates and John Daley, Grattan Institute
When people do downsize, financial incentives are generally not the big things on their minds. And so most of the budget's financial incentives will go to those who were going to downsize anyway.
Even though Tuesday's budget is Scott Morrison's second as treasurer, its major task will be finally dealing with Joe Hockey's "nation of lifters, not leaners" legacy stain.
By Yuan Zeng from the City University of Hong Kong
China's new political thriller In The Name Of The people is the latest effort to tap into pop culture and showcase its resolution and achievements in the extensive corruption crackdown that Beijing has launched.