Politics
More than tax cuts: Scott Morrison plans for budget savings
Scott Morrison says the government would stick to its rule of matching every new spending decision with a saving made elsewhere in the budget.
- by David Crowe
Opinion & Perspectives
Testing times: children's education should not be a competition
We need a robust conversation about education, teachers, and especially the wellbeing of children. But can we please do it with some imagination and vision?
Stephanie Dowrick
Economic reckoning is on its way - and we will all have to pay
Turnbull and Morrison will insult the intelligence of Australians on Tuesday by giving us a paltry tax cut and a beer discount.
Peter Hartcher
The question Scott Morrison will not answer
There is one big question Scott Morrison does not want to answer about the tax cuts he will reveal on Tuesday night.
David Crowe
Federal
The latest illustrations from artist John Shakespeare
Gallery of opinion illustrations and cartoons by Sydney Morning Herald artist, John Shakespeare.
Best of Fairfax cartoons May 5, 2018
Fairfax Media's talented team of artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their humorous version of the news of the day.
Victoria
Legionnaires' outbreak may be linked to north-west Melbourne shopping centres
- by Melissa Cunningham
Exclusive
Public transport
Rail rift deepens: Victoria attacks feds on infrastructure projects
- by Noel Towell
New South Wales
WestConnex contractor claiming M5 $700 million over-budget and one year late
- by Lisa Visentin & Matt O'Sullivan
