How to avoid $100 power bill shock
Australians are likely to face a $100 power bill increase. Experts have weighed in on the best ways to cope with the price pain.
Federal Budget
What Albo’s wage plan means for you
The opposition leader this week kicked off a major stink by suggesting the wages of Australians should be increased to match the surging cost of living. What does this mean for you?
Mining giants help ASX stem the bleed
Gains for the major miners helped the Australian sharemarket avoid a fourth straight loss and consolidate its position above the 7000 level.
Commodity calamity whacks ASX lower
The ASX tumbled again amid fears Chinese Covid-19 lockdowns and rate hikes will hurt global growth, with mining and energy companies particularly affected.
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Hockey’s $80bn for new roads
TREASURER Joe Hockey has confirmed the Government will spend more than $80 billion on roads, to be funded by a change in the fuel excise.
The Federal Budget drinking game
TONIGHT’S Budget will be a unique blend of pain and boredom. But you can turn the nightmare into a real hoot with our drinking game.
PM: Hard Budget good for long-term
TONY Abbott says the public will respect the government for tonight’s Budget, after confirming a debt levy for anyone earning more than $180,000.
The 2014 Budget in a nutshell
THERE will be lots to dazzle voters in tomorrow night’s Budget as Tony Abbott and Treasurer Joe Hockey show they are no wimps — but how will it affect your life?
Which state wins in the Budget?
JOE Hockey will tonight announce $40 billion of infrastructure spending and most of it will benefit commuters. How will your trip to work be affected?
How to decode Budget jargon
CAN’T tell your net debt from your GDP? Fear not, here is a handy guide that’ll have you sounding like an economic whiz in no time.
PM’s pay freeze was already happening
IT was sold as a last-minute decision by the Government to freeze Federal MPs’ wages to ensure they were hit by Budget pain. But that wasn’t quite right.
Aussie tourism set for Budget boost
TOURISM funding will be increased in the Budget, Trade Minister Andrew Robb says – not reduced as recommended.
14 awesome Australian inventions
WI-FI, Aerogard, plastic money. Who knew one government agency was responsible for such amazing inventions? But with massive budget cuts looming, here’s what’s at risk.
Budget puts freeze on MPs’ salaries
MPs will have their pay frozen for the next year as the Abbott government aims to “lead by example” in what will be a tough Budget.
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