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Mothballing Nauru’s detention centre could save $250 million in a year

Mothballing Nauru’s detention centre could save $250 million in a year

Home Affairs expects the centre to move from an “active state” to “enduring capability” – empty but operated by a skeleton staff.

  • by Olivia Ireland, James Massola and Angus Thompson

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‘This is a genocide’: Labor Senator breaks with government over Israel war

‘This is a genocide’: Labor Senator breaks with government over Israel war

Labor Senator Fatima Payman also used the slogan “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free”, which Anthony Albanese has criticised as provocative.

  • by Matthew Knott
Growing numbers of students with disability to cost feds $1.1b more in school funding

Growing numbers of students with disability to cost feds $1.1b more in school funding

As more students need help, budget figures raise the stakes in tense state and federal government negotiations over spending on schools and the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

  • by Natassia Chrysanthos
We asked these Australians what they thought of the budget. This is what they told us

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.

  • by Olivia Ireland, Josefine Ganko, Jessica McSweeney, Jim Malo, Alex Crowe, Megan Gorrey and Cara Waters
This budget will make us better off now, worse off later

This budget will make us better off now, worse off later

It seems the top priority of Anthony Albanese’s government is not to have any priorities.

  • by Ross Gittins
Best of cartoons, May 15, 2024
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Best of cartoons, May 15, 2024

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding
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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
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The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox

The latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist.

Budget 2024 as it happened: Treasurer reveals $3.5b energy subsidy plan to fight inflation

Budget 2024 as it happened: Treasurer reveals $3.5b energy subsidy plan to fight inflation

Jim Chalmers has delivered subsidies for business and households in his third federal budget speech. Follow our live coverage with in-depth analysis from our experts.

  • by Josefine Ganko
The budget explained in seven charts

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.

  • by Josh Gordon and Craig Butt