Treasurer warns of further budget blowouts as veterans collect $1.8b
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed a $1.8 billion ‘slippage’ in the upcoming budget due to extra veterans’ payments, putting further pressure on Australia’s widening deficit.
Federal Election
Albo ducks questions after anti-Semitism attacks
The Prime Minister, who is facing mounting criticism for not condemning a synagogue firebombing as an act of terrorism quick enough, has dodged anti-Semitism questions in Brisbane today.
Teacher chosen to challenge two-term MP in battleground seat
Queensland Labor have selected a highly-driven teacher and former school captain to challenge a two-term Coalition MP, who suffered a vote cut last election.
Why Vietnam vet is determined not to let history repeat
When this Mackay war veteran returned home, he was faced with a country GP who didn’t “have a clue” and left to battle his demons alone. Now, he’s joining the fight to make proposed national reforms stick.
Changes to cash payments: This is how it impacts you
Major changes are coming to the way you pay for essential items and services as the federal government steps in to save the future of cash. This is how the changes affect you.
LNP channels Trump, plots ruthless federal takedown of Albo
An increasingly optimistic LNP believes a historic federal election victory is within reach following the party’s success in Queensland – as long as southern states play their part.
Rex’s $80m lifeline – so what does it mean for Qld?
Rex Airlines has been issued $80m in funding in news that has big implications for Queensland.
Maverick senator calls for federal bank as Queensland debt swells
A maverick Senator has pitched a federal bank plan to help bail out expensive Queensland infrastructure projects.
Luxury hotel $900m economy boost in beachside mecca
A freshly approved luxury The Calile Noosa has been welcomed as a shot in the arm for a ‘plateaued’ economy, with one organisation predicting a more than $900m boost in the beachside hotspot.
Crack in Dutton’s controversial flag call
A Liberal backbencher has made a surprising move after Peter Dutton’s controversial election pledge to roll back Indigenous flags.
End-of-year poll paints grim picture for Albo
A key poll is painting a grim picture for Anthony Albanese as Labor gears up for next year’s looming vote.
Chalmers skirts key budget deficit question
Jim Chalmers declined to directly answer whether a total of forecasted $122.1bn in deficits will increase in the mid-year budget update set to be released on Wednesday.
‘Fatal errors’ in Dutton’s nuclear plan
The Energy Minister has given a brutal assessment of Peter Dutton’s plan to take Australia’s power grid nuclear.
Billionaire’s court fight over election
UAP leader Ralph Babet will take the Commonwealth to the High Court over what chairman Clive Palmer says are “unconstitutional” election laws.
‘Looming’: Surprise election date emerges
The Prime Minister must call an election before May 17 and the his latest embrace of babies on the hustings confirms an election is not far off.
‘Bagging it’: Dutton attacks bombshell findings
Peter Dutton is defending his nuclear plan after the national science agency released damning findings about its cost.
‘Slack’: Dire warning on Albo’s future
Jacqui Lambie is warning Anthony Albanese’s days could be numbered after a key poll found the Prime Minister weak.
’Weak’: Voters’ brutal verdict on Albo
Australian voters have declared Anthony Albanese “weak”, according to Newspoll.
Dutton’s nuclear plea to premiers: Debate this like adults
As Peter Dutton prepares to release costings on his plan to power Australia with seven nuclear reactors, he’s asking Labor premiers to be “the adults in the room”.
Sydney MP’s bombshell election move
A Federal MP whose seat was axed by the electoral commission has dropped a bombshell about her future in parliament.
‘Disgusting’: Train ads spark controversy
An advertising campaign on Sydney trains has raised eyebrows, now the state government has taken notice.
Coalition’s huge $50k housing move
In a huge move for those looking to get into the housing market, the Coalition is promising a major change to first home deposits.
‘Ripped off’: Shorten’s farewell jab
Outgoing MP Bill Shorten has delivered his final address to parliament, but not before taking one final parting shot at the Coalition.
Warning on Aussie leader in Trump era
Jim Chalmers has dished out a scathing assessment of one Aussie leader’s ability to navigate Australia’s “complex relationships” in the wake of the US election.
Albo drops big election date hint
Anthony Albanese has revealed when Australians can expect to cast their ballots next year.
‘Gamble’: Albo’s rescue plan slammed
Anthony Albanese is under fire after pledging fresh federal funds to help an endangered fish and boost the health of a key harbour.
Vote clash looms for Aussie state
Uncertainty over when next year’s federal election will land is sparking concerns for an Aussie state’s own election – with the premier confirming he is seeking legal advice to move the poll date.
‘Reckless’, ‘ransom’: Uni reforms under fire
Labor’s election pledge for sweeping student debt reforms is under fire from all sides.
‘Next year’: Albo’s big election call
Labor has shared its first pitch to voters at a major rally in Adelaide, as next year’s federal election looms.
Major pledge to overhaul student debt
Australians lamenting burdensome student loans could get major relief under an overhaul being proposed by the Albanese government.
‘Bad tax’: Big call on stamp duty
The federal housing minister is signalling a major change that could affect millions of property owners.
Big business weighs in on housing crisis
A powerful business lobby is calling for major reforms to fix the country’s housing crisis.
Dutton accused of housing plan copycat
Peter Dutton is facing allegations of being a copycat after unveiling a multi-billion dollar housing plan.
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