Budget smashed by MAFS’ final vows
Josh Frydenberg’s budget might have dished out $8.6 billion in cash handouts but it was no match for reality TV program, Married At First Sight.
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What’s in the Budget for Victorians
Victoria has scored a $3.4bn road and rail cash injection in the Budget, but GST arrangements have some saying the state has been “short-changed”.
Solar revolution happening ‘despite government’
Climate groups have slammed the government for backing fossil fuels in the budget, as a new study revealed how quickly Aussies are turning to solar power.
‘Buy a house’: PM’s message to renters
Scott Morrison has a controversial proposal for renters who are struggling with the rising cost of living.
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‘This is huge’: Relief for highway headache
ONE of Queensland’s biggest nightmares is set to come to an end for motorists who have endured years of frustrating queues and gridlock on the Bruce Highway.
Your Budget questions answered
UPDATES: IF the Budget has left you with more questions than answers, you’re in the right place. Ask Kochie and a panel of experts. LIVE NOW.
What Sco-Mo’s speech really means…
Anti-globalisation one minute, upbeat on the global economic outlook the next. TIM BLAIR looks behind the words of Scott Morrison’s speech.
Tax breaks score a home run for buyers
TAX breaks and a tightening of negative gearing is at the centre of the Turnbull government’s plan to stop Sydney’s runaway house prices.
Hero guard saves Budget protester
THE man who came the aid of a woman who tried to set herself alight outside Parliament House has told of how his quick actions rescued her.
Budget snub a ‘slap in the face’
UPDATE: The Queensland Premier has blasted the Federal Budget for overlooking a key project for the state, saying it is a “slap in the face for Queensland”.
Tradies welcome 300,000 new apprenticeships
TRADIES say housing prices are crazy and welfare cheats are ‘being handfed money’. But they are singing ScoMo’s praises for creating 300,000 new apprenticeships to fill gaping holes in the workforce.
Industry leaders’ thumbs up to Budget
LEADERS of industry have had their say on the 2017 federal Budget and it’s largely a thumbs up for Treasurer Scott Morrison and the government.
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