One thing that won’t be in NSW budget
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey says the state’s budget will be about the “future of essential services”, but one key question about housing will go unanswered.
Economy
Big four bank announces fresh blow to savers
In another blow for people trying to save, a major bank has cut the interest rate on a popular account for the second time in a month.
Row erupts over state’s $2.5bn brag
One state feels ‘punished’ by its share of a $95bn pool of money, while another state collects a healthy slice and declares its seventh budget surplus in a row.
Treasurer’s huge call on tax changes
The Treasurer has announced his ambition for tax reform, and while he’s tight lipped about what is on the table, two key changes have already been ruled out.
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Big call on Albo’s high-stakes Trump meet
Anthony Albanese has been praised for his gift of the gab ahead of his high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump.
Aussie shares bounce to record high
Australia’s sharemarket has surged to a record high shortly after the opening bell, as investors grow giddy about a possible trade deal.
6000 jobs at risk as smelter nears collapse
Rio Tinto’s mammoth Tomago aluminium smelter is reportedly close to collapse, putting some 6000 jobs at risk.
Inside key meeting to remove Trump tariffs
Australia’s Trade Minister said he had a “friendly” meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer when the pair met in Paris last week.
State’s $28m AI plan revealed
Company workers aren’t the only ones facing an AI tidal wave, with one state announcing a new $28m drive to embed the tech revolution into its public sector.
When Aussies will get faster internet
The NBN is upgrading its internet speeds to propel Australia into a new age of streaming and there are some key things to do right now to prepare.
What it costs to save Aussie steel industry
A booming mining and defence state has delivered a surplus budget just nine months before voters head back to the polls, spending big on a key steel plant.
‘Underwhelming’: Aussies cautious spenders
Australians remain cautious with their money, with only a slight bump in spending in April despite two long weekends in a row.
Big mistake Aussies make with tax return
Australian taxpayers are tipped to cost themselves hundreds of dollars by making this one simple mistake at tax time.
Back-to-back rate cuts as nation slides into ‘recession’
Australians will likely get a rate cut sooner than expected, with the quarterly national accounts coming in weaker than market estimates.
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