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Infrastructure spend headlines WA budget splurge
Big spend on infrastructure and tax cuts, with several road upgrades in the state getting a cash boost.
- by Nathan Hondros
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Trump pulls out of 'decaying, rotten' Iran nuclear deal
After months of threatening to abandon the "insane" deal, Trump made a decision that will affect the entire world.
- by Rachel Olding
The winners and losers from Scott Morrison's third budget
The government has loosened the purse strings ahead of a likely election. We take a look at the areas you care about most.
How the budget stacks up for twins Christos and Stella, 10
They didn't watch Scott Morison's speech and they won't be voting. They are not interested in the political cycle.
- by Matt Wade
COMMENT
Federal budget
Spending cuts? This budget is just too good to be true
If you believe Turnbull's luck can turn on a sixpence, this is the budget for you. From now on, everything's coming good.
- by Ross Gittins
Who, when and how much: Income tax cuts explained
Every Australian taxpayer will enjoy a tax cut this coming financial year – and every year after that for seven years.
- by Jessica Irvine
The things that matter: Your five-minute budget guide
Sector by sector, point by point: The key facts from the federal budget, delivered at a glance.
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Opinion & Perspectives
Darling Range voters gear up for seventh election in six years
The impending Darling Range byelection will be electorate's seventh election in the past six years.
Hamish Hastie
Budget 2018: This budget is too good to be true
If you believe Malcolm Turnbull's luck can turn on a sixpence, this is the budget for you.
Ross Gittins
Yawn. This 'professional' style of footy is putting us all to sleep
The knockers say there’s too much congestion and the game has become robotic and boring.
Sam Duncan
Politics
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Federal budget
Budget 2018: Turnbull government pushes Labor to support full income tax cut package
Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison begin the sales job for their last budget before the next election.
- by Fergus Hunter
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Business
CBA to pay $25m to settle rate-rigging allegations; quarterly profit slips
The bank will admit it tried to engage in unconscionable conduct as part of a planned settlement with ASIC.
- by Clancy Yeates
Small business
Entertainment
Get set for another excellent adventure: Reeves, Winter to reprise Bill and Ted
Party on, dudes.
- by Nathanael Cooper
Nine countries cut in semi-final as Eurovision competition tightens
The tough first semi-final was loaded with some of this year's strongest contenders, including strong performances from Israel, Cyprus and Estonia.
- by Michael Idato
Opinion
Blunt Instrument
An Australian content quota for Netflix? What a pile of Bullpitt
- by John Birmingham
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Eight clever ways to make your rental house a home
How to make the best of the home we have, for the time we have it.
- by Carolyn Tate
Money can buy happiness if you spend it on experiences, time or others
How would you spend $20 for the biggest payoff in happiness? What did you actually spend your last $20 on?
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Sport
Analysis
Richmond
Richmond dominating the end game
Richmond may not be unbeatable this year, as Adelaide proved. But the Tigers appear to be better than 2017, which is a scary thought for their opposition.
- by Martin Blake
Bulldogs veteran Morris nears return
Luke Beveridge has marvelled at the mental strength and recuperative powers of Dale Morris as he nears a return from a serious knee injury.
- by Jason Phelan
