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Sydneysiders deliver their verdict on the federal budget
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has splashed cash on aged care and families in the federal budget, but not all Sydneysiders are convinced.
A five-minute rundown of the federal budget
Here’s a snapshot of the important details in this year’s budget, including debt, families, tax, education and more.
Winners and losers: Billions thrown at families, aged care, but plenty left out
The government has splashed cash on aged care, childcare rebates and infrastructure, but we could all lose out in the long term.
Opinion
Sketch
Josh Frydenberg is rolling in the red, and mighty proud of it
Tony Wright
Associate editor and special writer
‘Need is now’: Donna welcomes childcare rise, but questions the delay
Donna O’Neill has seen many of her female colleagues’ careers held back because the high cost of child care. She wants that to change.
Analysis
Josh Frydenberg
The budget marries pandemic and politics with a half-trillion dollar prenuptial agreement
The pandemic has given the government licence to spend big, to dream large, and to do it in a way that the country needs. And licence to do it in good time for its re-election campaign.
Pierre has a masters but no job. Now the government says he needs more training
With employers warning of labour shortages while the country’s borders are closed, the government is under pressure to do more to help people who have been out of work.
Rescue flights to pick up 17,000 Australians stranded overseas
The federal government has also set aside millions of dollars to manufacture mRNA vaccines in Australia.
Multimillion-dollar government ‘rort’ laid bare before ICAC
The extended family of a Roads and Maritime Services worker was handed rigged government contracts for years in return for tens of thousands of dollars in parties, school fees, a luxury car and international flights.
Hayne supporter fined by police after spitting outside court
A supporter of disgraced rugby league star Jarryd Hayne has been fined for spitting outside court.
Putin orders gun control review after students killed in Russian school shooting
At least seven students and two school employees have been killed and many others wounded after a gunman opened fire in a school in the Russian city of Kazan.
Opinion
Executive shake-up
Christine Holgate delivers revenge with rival posting
Hearing the former Australia Post chief has landed a job at a multibillion-dollar freight and parcel rival brought on a surge of “right on, sister!”
Julie Szego
Author and freelance journalist
Death and destruction spreads across Israel and the Palestinian territories
A day of upheaval at holy sites in the contested city of Jerusalem quickly widened into a night of warlike violence.
The horrific scene that nearly broke Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins
Capturing the brutal story of The Underground Railroad for a new TV series took its toll. One moment proved so challenging, Jenkins simply walked off set.
World No.1 Barty declares she’s not the one to beat in France
Ashleigh Barty has been quick to downplay her chances for another Roland Garros title, despite enjoying a sizzling season on clay in her return to the tour.
Analysis
Please Explain podcast
What next for Jack de Belin after jury fails to reach unanimous verdict
Today on Please Explain court reporter Georgina Mitchell joins Nathanael Cooper to tell us more about the de Belin trial.
FEDERAL BUDGET 2021
Live
As it happened: Economists, retirees, first-home buyers raise concerns
All the news and expert analysis as Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down the 2021 federal budget.
Advances for women and girls: $3.4 billion fund carved out
The female-focused cash splash has been revealed months after thousands of women marched out the front of Parliament House demanding improved gender equality.
Sydney
Priority road projects in NSW secure $3.3 billion as state gets GST windfall
Unexpectedly high GST receipts are a win for the NSW Treasury, while the state will also benefit from the federal government’s investment in major projects.
Stereotypes about eating disorders plague treatment of Indigenous sufferers
Indigenous Australians are just as likely to experience eating disorders as others but a perception the illness is only prevalent among white girls is hampering treatment.
Thorpe to swim with Seven for the Olympics
Officially it is no comment, but Seven is set to snare the champion for its coverage.
Nurses found guilty of misconduct after Indigenous man took his own life
The nurses were meant to observe the man every 30 minutes, but for some observations he was recorded as “sleeping” when no one had gone into his room.
Medical manufacturers first to cash in on tax relief
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced the $250 million program in November last year to lure domestic and international businesses to move their headquarters to NSW.
Politics
Andrew Laming refuses to give up committee position despite vow to stand down
The embattled MP rejected Labor’s claim he had a “long history of trolling” constituents online and the Coalition voted to retain him as a parliamentary committee chair.
Business
‘Round pegs into square holes’: Stockbrokers still failing mandatory compliance test
Almost one third of participants who sat the mandatory compliance exam have failed but this figure is expected to be much higher among stockbrokers.
World
China’s population grows at slowest rate since 1961 famine
It is the long tail of the now-abolished One-Child Policy that has driven the result in the world’s most populous country. The coronavirus also played its part.
Opinion
Proposed merger raises many red flags
Rebecca Thorpe
Alliance for Gambling Reform spokesperson
Time to revisit Australia’s golden goose
Paul Cleary
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Property bydomain
Why Australia's $30b home construction boom won't last
The take-up of HomeBuilder grants was four times more than what the government expected, but budget papers lay bare the challenge that lies ahead.
What’s missing for housing in this year’s federal budget
Analysis: There’s extra help to save a home deposit or to get into the market with a low deposit, but a big spending recovery Budget offered a chance to do more.
Life & Culture
Seth Rogen has no plans to work with James Franco again after allegations
In a new interview, Rogen said he regretted saying in 2018 that he would still work with Franco following sexual misconduct allegations against the actor.
Sport
Olympic heavyweight Huni to get just 15 per cent of cut in Gallen fight
Justis Huni knows a win over Paul Gallen could do as much for his profile as an Olympic medal. Which is why Gallen will take almost all the financial spoils.
Flanagan gets emotional talking about father before being dropped from Dogs side
Canterbury playmaker Kyle Flanagan broke down in tears during a press conference before being omitted from the starting 17 for Magic Round.
World No.1 Barty declares she’s not the one to beat in France
Ashleigh Barty has been quick to downplay her chances for another Roland Garros title, despite enjoying a sizzling season on clay in her return to the tour.
Analysis
NRL 2021
Why Brad Arthur has no qualms handing teenage son debut without a training session
Eels coach selects son for his NRL debut in a week in which he may not have a single training session with the team before Sunday’s game.
Harrison, Tizzano left out of starting side for Waratahs’ clash with Hurricanes
Two of the Waratahs’ brightest young stars are set to sit on the bench for the clash with the Hurricanes at the SCG on Friday night.
Generation next: Olyroos hoping to unearth hidden gems for Tokyo
Young Socceroos coach Gary van Egmond says he hasn’t seen a more talented crop of players since the “golden generation” of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Maguire moves Doueihi to centre in Tigers selection shock
Despite being one of the Tigers’ few shining lights this season, Adam Doueihi has been shifted from his preferred five-eighth spot.
Have Your Say
Howzat for innovation? Researchers say bamboo cricket bats could replace willow
In a development that could send shudders through the game, researchers say bamboo bats lighter, stronger and offer a larger “sweet spot” than traditional willow.
