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Budget: Government’s $5bn ciggie problem
Excise revenue is tipped to fall by $5.4bn over the next five years, and the government is largely blaming one thing - tobacco.
‘Kaz tax’: Exiled druglord behind $15 billion budget blow
An staggering $15 billion budget black hole has blown the Aussie economy wide open for a chilling reason.
‘Easy but wrong’: Labor explains tax overhaul
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has explained why the Albanese government broke an election promise.
Federal budget 2026: how much NRL’s PNG tax incentive will cost
The federal government has revealed how much tax revenue will be lost through the NRL's tax-free contracts for the competition's 19th team.
Find out if you come out in front with the 2026 budget calculator
Tuesday's budget contains a slew of tax changes and funding announcements. Find out if you come out ahead.
Dementia funding boost comes with warning
A leading dementia advocate has welcomed the government's $200m dementia funding but warns research investment must match care spending.
Chalmers confirms huge tax changes
Australian workers have been dubbed the big winner as the government as a group slams a critical tax change.
Exit fee increased for tourists, health spending spree in federal budget
Anyone leaving Australia will have to pay even more, after the Albanese government announced a new exit fee in Tuesday's budget.
Federal budget: EV drivers to lose key tax break
Changes to the way electric cars are taxed will bring a welcome reprieve for a government looking for cash.
‘Impossible’: Labor’s huge housing call as budget looms
Labor has confirmed it will overhaul the tax system but stopped short of revealing a controversial measure poised to be axed by Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
New details after student hit by train
Fresh details have emerged after a year 7 student was hit by a train in a traumatic incident at a Melbourne railway station.
Teen planned to commit terror attack: court
A teenager facing firearm and terrorism offences has been hit with additional charges related to an alleged plot to commit a terror attack.
‘Should still be here’: Price’s tears for 5yo
Coalition frontbencher Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has broken down in the Senate while delivering an emotional tribute to Kumanjayi Little Baby.
Novice riders face major safety shake-up
Novice motorcycle riders in one state will be required to comply with new rules over the coming months, in a major safety shake-up on the roads.
Mother’s extraordinary $320k stolen Lego haul
A mother-of-three has issued an impassioned plea to a court after being found with an extraordinary haul of stolen Lego.
Urgent health warning issued for major city
A public health alert has been issued for one Aussie capital after a confirmed case of a highly-contagious disease was linked to a returned overseas traveller.
Pre-budget nerves spook ASX investors
Pre-budget nerves and renewed geopolitical tensions have impacted the ASX 200, with the benchmark recording its 15th decline in the past 19 sessions.
Charges dropped over Isla Bell’s death
Two men charged after the body of a missing teenager was found stuffed in a fridge have been dropped, after prosecutors said there were no reasonable prospects" of a conviction.
‘Deteriorating’ small town’s High Court bid
A group of concerned farmers are launching a landmark High Court bid to prevent the spread of harmful projects" in their area.
One dead, multiple trapped in 9-car crash
A man has died and multiple people were trapped after a horrific nine-car pileup in Sydney's west, which brought traffic to a standstill.
Viral NDIS fraud exposes victims of scam
Anti-NDIS fraud campaigners Drew Pavlou and Pete Zogoulas have allegedly become scam victims themselves after losing control of their fundraising website.
Owner of property where Dezi Freeman murdered two cops breaks silence
The owner of the remote Porepunkah property where Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers has broken his silence, revealing what he found in the moments after the cold-blooded killings.
Teen accused of underworld surveillance plot
A young woman has been arrested and charged over an alleged highly co-ordinated surveillance" plot targeting a man connected to Sydney's gangland attacks.
ISIS brides housed with mushroom killer: court
Two women accused of keeping a woman as a slave overseas have been housed alongside triple-killer Erin Patterson ahead of dual bids for bail.
Horror as man set alight inside unit
A man is fighting for life after being set alight inside a unit south of Sydney by an unknown attacker who fled the scene.
Aussie soldier killed in horror accident ID’d
An Australian soldier killed in a parachuting training accident at Jervis Bay Airfield in NSW has been named.
Emotional scenes in Senate following alleged murder of 5yo girl in Alice Springs
Coalition frontbencher Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has broken down in the Senate while delivering an emotional tribute to Kumanjayi Little Baby.
Year 7 student fighting for life in train horror
Commuters faced horrifying scenes at a Melbourne train station after a young schoolboy became trapped under a train on his way home.
Aussie soldier killed in training accident
An Australian soldier has been killed in a parachuting training accident at Jervis Bay Airfield in NSW.
Charges after chilling find in bathroom soap
A disturbing find in a women's bathroom at the Australian Defence Force Academy has prompted an arrest and charges.
‘Had enough’: Pauline gunning for Albo
Flying high on another resounding election result, Pauline Hanson is putting the pieces in place to kick Labor out in two years' time.
Horror as man set alight inside unit
A man is fighting for life after being allegedly set alight by an unknown attacker inside a unit south of Sydney.
‘Breach of trust’ claim as budget looms
A controversial measure reportedly included in Labor's fifth federal budget has sparked outrage from the Coalition which has accused it of breaching voter trust.
Chalmers flags ‘difficult decisions’ ahead of budget
With Labor poised to overhaul the housing and tax systems, some Aussies have been warned to brace for difficult decisions" in Tuesday's budget.
‘Overwhelming’: Huge boost for BRS
A decorated war hero's high-school mate has established a trust after overwhelming" public support emerged for Ben Roberts-Smith.
Big update on budget bottom line
The budget bottom line is expected to be $44.9bn stronger than forecast in December, as the government eyes housing tax and a one-off payment.
Disturbing find in bathroom soap dispenser
A disturbing find in a women's bathroom at the Australian Defence Force Academy has prompted an arrest and charges.
Facility where Aussies will be quarantined
Six Aussies and a New Zealander stranded on the hantavirus cruise ship will be quarantined at a facility in Perth's northeast.
Boy trapped under train at busy station
Emergency services rushed to a busy metro station after a boy became trapped under a train trying to retrieve a phone.
Pregnant ambo allegedly bashed by patient
A shocking incident has left a Victorian paramedic and soon-to-be mother nervous to return to work.
Budget 2026: The tax perks facing the chop
Housing tax reform, fuel security, and a one-time cash benefit are among the items set to be announced in the federal budget on Tuesday night.
Big changes looming for Australia
Tax changes, fuel security and housing are just some of the key areas Labor will address in the May 12 budget. Here's what we know.
‘Death’: Protest targets Treasurer on budget eve
A protest group targeting Treasurer Jim Chalmers' office on the eve of the budget has described this use of Australians' tax dollars as appalling".
Mum of seven killed in Mother’s Day crash
Tributes have flooded social media for a single mum of seven children who was killed in a horrific car crash on Mother's Day.
What wife did hrs after baby Wright’s birth
The Outback Wrangler had no idea what was waiting for him in the darkness. Then he saw his wife walking towards him with a bundle.
ISIS brides’ new bail move: court
Two women charged with slavery offences after returning to Australia from a Syrian refugee camp have abandoned their bid to be released.
Man accused of AK-47 mosque threat
Worshippers at a Brisbane mosque were allegedly confronted by a man who threatened to use an assault rifle.
‘I’m ready’: Ex-Lib launches challenge to One Nation
A leading women's advocate who quit the Liberal Party in February has launched a new political movement that could likely challenge One Nation.
‘Legitimising them’: Hanson slams ABC host Patricia Karvelas for One Nation election night comment
ABC host Patricia Karvelas has come under fire after suggesting One Nation's win in Farrer would be legitimising them' in the eyes of voters.
Media boss cites ‘media throng’ in court bid
A media boss accused of assaulting his wife has cited the potentially detrimental" impact of being confronted by journalists in a bid to avoid court.
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