Stocks inch higher on depressed retail sales
Aussie stocks edged higher on Tuesday after a slump in retail sales pushed back fears of impending rate hikes.
Federal Budget
‘Need this’: Contentious energy build divides
The Greens have declared their support for a controversial multibillion-dollar renewable energy project that has inflamed passions and divided a state.
Warning ‘at least’ two more rate rises coming
Stubborn inflation, strong jobs growth, and a rebounding economy could force the Reserve Bank to deliver further rate hikes, economists have warned.
Chalmers’ second surplus all but assured
While it is expected the budget will remain in surplus, welfare recipients holding out for relief are set to be disappointed.
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Visiting doctor gets a revamp
THE Budget has set a course to drastically change the way you pay doctor, how much you pay, and what the doctor does during your visit.
What Kochie thinks of the Budget
AFTER last year’s disaster, this Budget was solely designed to get you thinking glass half full rather than half empty. Has it delivered? David Koch takes a look.
Working holidays just got costly
THE Federal Budget has taken some shine off the working holiday, with much higher tax rates for backpackers trying to earn cash here.
The mums who just lost millions
CHILDCARE benefits will now reward the parents who work hardest. The more you work, the more you get, with some families receiving $21,000 per child per year.
Budget takes aim at terrorists
GLOBAL extremism has prompted the government to devote an extra $1.2 billion to national security and another more cash to fight online terror propaganda.
Expect to pay $5 more for a script
WHILE the controversial $5 GP fee from last years budget has been scrapped the government plans to persist with the $5 hike in prescription costs.
Teachers targeted in Budget crackdown
LOW quality teachers and expat Aussies who fail to pay their university debts are the focus of tough new measures revealed in the Budget.
What the Budget means for you
WITH sweeping changes for young people, parents, businesses, consumers and job seekers, here’s how the Budget will affect your hip pocket.
Spies needed for new embassies
The Government is spending money on new foreign embassies in some of the world’s most volatile regions, which means more money for spies.
No more six-month wait for dole
YOUNG Australians who want the dole were told last year they’d have to wait six months to collect any cash. Now that time has been slashed.
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