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Federal budget
Labor promised subsidies for everyone. They’re not guaranteed votes in return
This budget’s political message is breathtakingly simple. The broader policy plan is fiendishly complex.
Analysis
Australian economy
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.
We asked these Australians what they thought of the budget. This is what they told us
We spoke to people about their thoughts and concerns ahead of, and immediately after, the budget. Here’s what they had to say.
Analysis
Cost of living
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.
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.
Opinion
Federal budget
This budget will make Australians better off now, worse off later
It seems the top priority of Anthony Albanese’s government is not to have any priorities.
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
Opinion
Australian economy
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
Labor backs compulsory fee payment to student unions
The government is mandating universities pass on 40 per cent of student amenities fees to student unions.
Exclusive
Investigations
The Dubai digs of ‘Aussie Cartel’ suspects exposed in property leak
A mega-leak of property records reveals how suspected drug traffickers and other criminals call the UAE a safe haven as the Gulf state looks the other way.
CCTV captures deadly ambush on prison van as ‘France’s most wanted man’ escapes
The black vehicle could be seen ramming the police van carrying a prisoner, before hooded men with automatic weapons jumped from the car and attacked.
Exclusive
Sydney councils
We asked every Cumberland councillor about the same-sex book ban. Here’s what they said
The Sydney council will probably overturn its controversial ban at a meeting on Wednesday night, as it is revealed the banned book was borrowed once in five years.
Breaking
NRL 2024
Roosters pull Fifita offer, Queensland star set to stay put
Gold Coast star David Fifita will remain with the Titans after the Roosters sensationally withdrew a big-money offer to lure the in-demand forward to Bondi.
Live
EPL
City in box seat for fourth straight EPL crown after win over Spurs
Tottenham are out of the Champions League race in Ange Postecoglou’s first season in north London and Arsenal are all but out of the title race after City’s 2-0 win.
Tom once sat at the back of a classroom and cried. He has a message for Australian teachers
If teachers are to win back control of classrooms, they will need more than a well-planned lesson.
Opinion
Air travel
Battle for carry-on bag space on planes has become a joke
I’m guilty of taking a bit more than is strictly allowed in my carry-on but some people – there’s no polite way to say this – are absolute piss-takers.
Ben Groundwater
Travel writer
Melbourne’s first hatted lasagne restaurant is coming to Sydney for one night only
Jamie Oliver “hoovered” up this lasagne during his Australian visit. Now Sydneysiders will get a chance to try it.
Federal Budget 2024
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.
Opinion
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
Sydney
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.
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.
Analysis
State Parliament
No panacea, but domestic violence bail reforms strike the right balance
Meddling with bail laws is a balancing act state governments often get wrong. By taking his time, the premier has got it right.
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.
NRL 2024
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.
Politics
Made in Australia: The $22.7 billion punt to rival China’s dominance
The government is betting big on green technologies and industry to grow local manufacturing.
Business
‘Capital raising is dead’: Failed fintech Sargon has its finances put under microscope
Liquidators are questioning witnesses in the Federal Court about the finances of failed fintech venture Sargon, over allegations the company potentially traded while insolvent.
World
Tensions rise between UK and China after three charged with ‘spying for Hong Kong’
China’s ambassador has been summoned by the UK Foreign Office amid rapidly deteriorating diplomatic relations between the two nations after the arrests.
Opinion
Unwitting Australians are doing Putin’s dirty work for him
Matthew Sussex
Associate Professor
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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
Despite my complaint, the person who sexually harassed me was made permanent. How do I cope?
Regardless of what you decide to do next, you need to know that this is unacceptable, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
Opinion
Parenting
We should stop funding IVF and pay under-25s to have children
Ramona Koval
Writer and broadcaster
Culture
Schoolboys ranked this smart young woman. Her response is thrilling
As a student, Emmanuelle Mattana faced the kind of schoolboy misogyny that made headlines last week. Her play, Trophy Boys, might just make a difference.
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Breaking
NRL 2024
Roosters pull Fifita offer, Queensland star set to stay put
Gold Coast star David Fifita will remain with the Titans after the Roosters sensationally withdrew a big-money offer to lure the in-demand forward to Bondi.
Live
EPL
City in box seat for fourth straight EPL crown after win over Spurs
Tottenham are out of the Champions League race in Ange Postecoglou’s first season in north London and Arsenal are all but out of the title race after City’s 2-0 win.
Exclusive
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.
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 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.
‘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.
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
