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Tax cuts for all, $300 power bill rebate for every home announced in budget

Tax cuts for all, $300 power bill rebate for every home announced in budget

Jim Chalmers has delivered subsidies for business and households in his third federal budget speech. Follow our live coverage with in-depth analysis from our experts.

This budget will make us better off now, worse off later

It seems the top priority of Anthony Albanese’s government is not to have any priorities.

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Don’t be fooled: this is an election budget with plenty of pork barrelling

This budget taxes more, and spends more, than any of the others for at least a quarter-century, outside the pandemic years. And it conceals the pork better.

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Are you a winner or loser in this budget?

Your guide to who gained the most – and who missed out – in Jim Chalmers’ third federal budget.

This budget is a big red light to your next pay rise

The ATO will be applying special scrutiny to some common dodgy deductions.

Just spending money on handouts to bring down inflation is not Jim Chalmers’ main game.

How the budget affects you – from students to retirees

Young or old, single or married: this is how the 2024 budget will impact your life.

Cross-class friendships have a stronger impact on future incomes than school quality, family structure and job availability, the study has found.

The Albanese government doesn’t just like women, it needs them

Women voters are growing increasingly progressive which makes them appetising prey not just for Labor but for the Greens and the teals.

Jacqueline Maley
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

The budget explained in seven charts

The government is attempting to tiptoe a tricky path out of strife. Here are seven charts that break everything down.

Grant found not guilty of dangerous contact at judiciary

Harry Grant following the incident on Saturday.

Harry Grant successfully appealed to have his dangerous contact charge overturned at the judiciary on Tuesday night.

Paul Kent seeks mental health, alcohol treatment after alleged brawl: court

Paul Kent leaves the Downing Centre in sunglasses on Tuesday alongside his lawyer, George Elias.

High-profile NRL journalist Paul Kent has asked a court to give him time to seek mental health and alcohol treatment.

Knights wary of Roosters raid as third party speaks out over Ponga deal

Knights officials fear an approach to the NRL by Andre Ponga to seek clarity on contractual issues could be the first steps in a plan to extract Kalyn from the club.

Sydney restaurants Tequila Daisy (left) and Redbird are closing.

Tougher than the GFC: Duo shut their hatted Chinese and casual Mexican restaurants

Citing the toughest trading conditions they’ve experienced, Sydney hospitality veterans Rebecca Lines and Hamish Ingham have closed two eateries.

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The federal budget measures to deliver cost relief to small businesses come as insolvencies reached a record high in March.

Small businesses get cost relief amid renewables push

The budget includes tax incentives for critical minerals and green hydrogen, and cost relief for small businesses, including an energy rebate and an extension of the instant asset write-off scheme.

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Compensation payments spike by $9b with PTSD affecting more young veterans

A surge in veterans’ payments represents one of the biggest budget blowouts, alongside unexpected increases in disaster relief payments and childcare subsidies.

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The 294 bus will no longer run when the Metro opens
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Revealed: The Sydney bus routes that will be axed and cut short when Metro opens

While there is bad news for some commuters, long-suffering Victoria Road bus passengers have had a win.

Man banned from Sydney’s eastern suburbs after alleged wharf incident

Jack Doyle allegedly confronted the three boys on Watsons Bay wharf.

Jack Doyle allegedly threatened to use a firearm on a group of teenagers fishing at Watsons Bay wharf before being pulled over by police hours later.

High-profile lawyer charged with sharing sex assault complainant details

Sydney solicitor Abdul Saddik

Abdul Saddik has represented several members of one of the main clans embroiled in Sydney’s drug war.

My neighbour took his life rather than face homelessness. Will Sydney bother to notice?

Iconic location … Hotel Indigo Potts Point resides behind a Kings Cross icon.

The last time anyone saw him, he was tearing the development notice off a wall and ripping it up in anger, frustration and despair. (Warning: distressing content.)

Sue Williams
Sue Williams

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Judge takes aim at Dawson’s ‘convenient’ claim about wedding ring

Chris Dawson during his trial; Chris Dawson and Lynette Simms on their wedding day in 1970.

Convicted killer Chris Dawson, whose appeal is before the courts, claimed his wife never returned after he dropped her at a bus stop. A top judge has asked a pointed question.

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NRL 2024

Connor Watson is in the mix for a Blues debut.

‘He’s a weapon’: Roosters utility emerges as Blues bolter

This time last year, Connor Watson wasn’t sure if he would ever play NRL again. Now he’s in the frame for an unlikely Origin debut.

Jack Wighton weill not make himself available for NSW
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‘Madge understands’: Why Wighton will not play for NSW

Jack Wighton will remain in representative retirement despite the NSW Blues facing a nightmare injury toll, but insists coach Michael Maguire still has plenty of talent to choose from.

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Knights wary of Roosters raid as third party speaks out over Ponga deal

Knights officials fear an approach to the NRL by Andre Ponga to seek clarity on contractual issues could be the first steps in a plan to extract Kalyn from the club.

Harry Grant following the incident on Saturday.

Grant found not guilty of dangerous contact at judiciary

Harry Grant successfully appealed to have his dangerous contact charge overturned at the judiciary on Tuesday night.

Mitchell Moses was forced to watch the action in the second half last Friday.

‘He’s not ready’: Moses no certainty to return before Origin as Sharks name Trindall

Mitchell Moses is out of Magic Round – and no certainty to return for next week’s final Origin I audition – as Cronulla recall Braydon Trindall.

Enrique Pieretto posing in his Argentinian kit at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Pass the bad luck repellent: The Argentinian flown in to solve NSW’s prop crisis

Argentinian Enrique Pieretto is the Waratahs’ newest starting prop after season-ending injuries to everyone else.

Connor Watson is in the mix for a Blues debut.

‘He’s a weapon’: Roosters utility emerges as Blues bolter

This time last year, Connor Watson wasn’t sure if he would ever play in the NRL again. Now he’s in the frame for an unlikely State of Origin debut.

Jack Wighton weill not make himself available for NSW
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NRL 2024

‘Madge understands’: Why Wighton will not play for NSW

Jack Wighton will remain in representative retirement despite the NSW Blues facing a nightmare injury toll, but insists coach Michael Maguire still has plenty of talent to choose from.

Ange Postecoglou at the end of the match against Liverpool.

Why some Spurs fans want Tottenham to lose to City … and what Ange thinks

Victory on Wednesday (AEST) would give Tottenham’s Champions League hopes a huge boost but would also gift their bitter rivals one hand on the Premier League trophy.

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