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Tax cuts for all, $300 power bill rebate for every household announced
Economists have warned that Labor’s budget spending could put pressure on the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates higher for longer.
Opinion
Australian economy
This budget will make us better off now, worse off later
It’s said you can tell a government’s true priorities from what it does in its budget. If so, the top priority of Anthony Albanese’s government is not to have any priorities.
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
Opinion
Federal
Don’t be fooled: this is an election budget with plenty of pork barrelling
This budget taxes more, and spends more, than any of the others for at least a quarter-century.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Analysis
Federal budget
Are you a winner or loser in this budget?
Your guide to who gained the most – and who missed out – in Jim Chalmers’ third federal budget.
Analysis
Analysis
Is this the budget we needed? Our experts deliver their verdicts
The treasurer’s third budget sought to strike a balance between inflation and cost of living. Here’s what our experts thought.
The three-minute budget: Everything you need to know
Labor has unveiled its economic plan for the next four years and beyond. Here is a quick rundown of the essentials.
Analysis
Federal budget
This budget is a big red light to your next pay rise
Just spending money on handouts to bring down inflation is not Chalmers’ main game.
How the budget affects you – from students to retirees
Young or old, single or married: this is how the 2024 budget will impact your life.
Opinion
Federal budget
The Albanese government doesn’t just like women, it needs them
Women voters are growing more progressive which makes them appetising prey not just for Labor but for the Greens and the teals.
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
The budget explained in seven charts
The government is attempting to tiptoe a tricky path out of strife. Here are seven charts that break everything down.
The Minns government’s worst budget fears have been realised
The Albanese government’s budget has delivered a $1.9 billion blow to NSW, putting the state’s finances under further pressure.
Grant found not guilty of dangerous contact at judiciary
Harry Grant successfully appealed to have his dangerous contact charge overturned at the judiciary on Tuesday night.
Paul Kent seeks mental health, alcohol treatment after alleged brawl: court
The high-profile NRL journalist has asked a court to give him time to seek mental health and alcohol treatment.
Exclusive
Newcastle Knights
Knights wary of Roosters raid as third party speaks out over Ponga deal
Knights officials fear an approach to the NRL by Andre Ponga to seek clarity on contractual issues could be the first steps in a plan to extract Kalyn from the club.
Tougher than the GFC: Duo shut their hatted Chinese and casual Mexican restaurants
Citing the toughest trading conditions they’ve experienced, Sydney hospitality veterans Rebecca Lines and Hamish Ingham have closed two eateries.
World’s oldest Chinese dragon vandalised in attack on Australian museum
Two separate dragons were damaged in the attack. Police have released images of two suspects they are looking for.
Federal Budget 2024
Small businesses get cost relief amid renewables push
The budget includes tax incentives for critical minerals and green hydrogen, and cost relief for small businesses, including an energy rebate and an extension of the instant asset write-off scheme.
Compensation payments spike by $9b with PTSD affecting more young veterans
A surge in veterans’ payments represents one of the biggest budget blowouts, alongside unexpected increases in disaster relief payments and childcare subsidies.
Sydney
Exclusive
Sydney Metro
Revealed: The Sydney bus routes that will be axed and cut short when Metro opens
While there is bad news for some commuters, long-suffering Victoria Road bus passengers have had a win.
Man banned from Sydney’s eastern suburbs after alleged wharf incident
Jack Doyle allegedly threatened to use a firearm on a group of teenagers fishing at Watsons Bay wharf before being pulled over by police hours later.
High-profile lawyer charged with sharing sex assault complainant details
Abdul Saddik has represented several members of one of the main clans embroiled in Sydney’s drug war.
Opinion
Homelessness
My neighbour took his life rather than face homelessness. Will Sydney bother to notice?
The last time anyone saw him, he was tearing the development notice off a wall and ripping it up in anger, frustration and despair. (Warning: distressing content.)
Sue Williams
Freelance writer
Judge takes aim at Dawson’s ‘convenient’ claim about wedding ring
Convicted killer Chris Dawson, whose appeal is before the courts, claimed his wife never returned after he dropped her at a bus stop. A top judge has asked a pointed question.
NRL 2024
‘He’s a weapon’: Roosters utility emerges as Blues bolter
This time last year, Connor Watson wasn’t sure if he would ever play NRL again. Now he’s in the frame for an unlikely Origin debut.
Updated
‘Madge understands’: Why Wighton will not play for NSW
Jack Wighton will remain in representative retirement despite the NSW Blues facing a nightmare injury toll, but insists coach Michael Maguire still has plenty of talent to choose from.
Politics
Defence whistleblower sentenced to years in jail
Justice David Mossop said David McBride was not a nefarious character but became “obsessed with the correctness of his own feelings” about stealing and disclosing classified military information.
Business
Updated
Mergers & acquisitions
Anglo to sell coal mines, other assets to fend off BHP takeover bid
BHP chief Mike Henry said he was disappointed after a $64 billion sweetened bid was immediately rejected by the London-headquartered miner.
World
‘Inappropriate acts’: New York-Dublin portal overhauled
An art installation will undergo changes after Dubliners flashed their backsides and showed images of the September 11 attacks up to the camera.
Opinion
The criminal reason we should bring back blue light discos
Simon Taylor
Comedian and author
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Property
What it costs to live in the Sydney suburbs with the highest wellbeing
A suburb’s wellbeing was measured on several indicators such as health, environment, jobs and income – but it comes at a price.
Sydney suburbs with the most distressed property sales
One in eight home sellers in the hardest-hit pocket of Sydney are motivated to get a deal done urgently as interest rates stay high.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Australian Fashion Week 2024: The best street style looks so far
All the best street style looks from Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2024, so far.
Opinion
Parenting
We should stop funding IVF and pay under-25s to have children
Ramona Koval
Writer and broadcaster
Opinion
Family
Bookkeeper or insect killer? Everyone has a role to play in a family
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
Culture
Cheap and clever, this new crime series throws you in the deep end
Tapping into contemporary concerns, After the Flood makes a welcome change.
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NRL 2024
Knights wary of Roosters raid as third party speaks out over Ponga deal
Knights officials fear an approach to the NRL by Andre Ponga to seek clarity on contractual issues could be the first steps in a plan to extract Kalyn from the club.
Grant found not guilty of dangerous contact at judiciary
Harry Grant successfully appealed to have his dangerous contact charge overturned at the judiciary on Tuesday night.
‘He’s not ready’: Moses no certainty to return before Origin as Sharks name Trindall
Mitchell Moses is out of Magic Round – and no certainty to return for next week’s final Origin I audition – as Cronulla recall Braydon Trindall.
Pass the bad luck repellent: The Argentinian flown in to solve NSW’s prop crisis
Argentinian Enrique Pieretto is the Waratahs’ newest starting prop after season-ending injuries to everyone else.
‘He’s a weapon’: Roosters utility emerges as Blues bolter
This time last year, Connor Watson wasn’t sure if he would ever play in the NRL again. Now he’s in the frame for an unlikely State of Origin debut.
Updated
NRL 2024
‘Madge understands’: Why Wighton will not play for NSW
Jack Wighton will remain in representative retirement despite the NSW Blues facing a nightmare injury toll, but insists coach Michael Maguire still has plenty of talent to choose from.
Why some Spurs fans want Tottenham to lose to City … and what Ange thinks
Victory on Wednesday (AEST) would give Tottenham’s Champions League hopes a huge boost but would also gift their bitter rivals one hand on the Premier League trophy.
Have Your Say
Why Nathan Cleary’s hamstring injury isn’t the end of the world for NSW
Michael Maguire is trying to cultivate a next-man-up ethos for the Blues. He’ll have to start straight away.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer