Federal budget preview: Toowoomba leaders reveal their wishlists
Toowoomba mayor Geoff McDonald and Groom MP Garth Hamilton have outlined their wishlists for tonight’s federal budget — and they have differing views on a key issue.
Federal Budget
Huge group of Aussies abandoned by budget
The budget is set to see struggling Aussies left behind, with little immediate relief for millions buckling under one particular bill.
Chalmers to unveil big surplus surprise
Despite forecasting a second consecutive surplus, Tuesday’s budget will show the nation’s finances falling further into the red from next financial year.
Warning to Albo: Go big or risk majority
A former Labor strategist has warned the federal government that without a bold policy vision in the budget voters could ditch the major parties.
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