How ‘rumour’ led to teen’s horrific act
A court has been told how a “ridiculous rumour” about an unfounded $10,000 hit on a woman led to a teenager taking part in a man’s murder and arson of his home.
Federal Budget
Minister defends slashing student debt
The Federal Government has defended its new student loan discounts amid accusations of the policy being “elitist” and attempting to buy votes amid high inflation levels.
Election date clue in Albo’s big announcement
Australians may be closer to knowing when they are heading to the polls next year, after the Prime Minister appeared to drop a clue in a key policy call.
Albo’s $16bn cash boost vow for one group
One group of Australians could be $16 billion better off, as the Prime Minister gears up for the next federal election.
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Group getting $3k tax cut revealed
Jim Chalmers has amped up his tax cut sell, revealing the group of Aussies expected to pocket an average of $3000 amid renewed concerns on the inflation fight.
How stage 3 tax cuts will boost borrowing power for home buyers
Australian homebuyers are set to receive their biggest boost to borrowing power since the pandemic interest rate crash with July 1 stage 3 tax cuts to add as much as $46,000.
‘Still strength’ in inflation, RBA warns
The central bank has issued a note of caution following the release of firmer-than-expected inflation figures.
‘War criminal’: Treasurer’s awkward question
Jim Chalmers thought he would be spruiking his budget during a TV appearance, but then he was asked an awkward question about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
‘Failed budget’: Dutton digs in on migration
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has backed in his plan to overhaul Australia’s migration intake to help end the housing crisis.
Newspoll: Budget gets lukewarm response from voters
Labor’s budget has fallen flat with voters according to the latest Newspoll, but ratings for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have risen.
Ex-immigration detainee sues Commonwealth
A former immigration detainee, who was freed from indefinite detention after a High Court ruling, has lodged a writ to sue the Commonwealth for false imprisonment.
Why NDIS and child care fraudsters make my blood boil
We know the NDIS is rife with fraud, the taxpayer is losing at least a billion dollars a year there. Now child care has similar issues. Something must change, writes Julie Cross.
Advocates call out budget imbalance
The Treasurer has been blasted for providing a budget that does not adequately support Australia’s poorest people amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
‘Ugly politics’: ABC host slams Dutton
ABC host Sarah Ferguson took aim at Peter Dutton’s ‘ugly’ immigration policy during a fiery exchange on 7.30.
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