FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 8 - The Untold Story

Cost-shifting 101: a repeat lesson for local governments

Federal budget leaves country and regional councils, and their ratepayers, begging again

Newcastle Herald · May 16, 2024

PrEP was earmarked $26m in the budget. What is it? Will it stop me getting HIV?

HIV prevention was allocated A$43.9 million over three years in this week’s federal budget. Some $26m of this is for “PrEP” for people without access to Medicare.

The Conversation · May 16, 2024

Federal budget sets clear direction for Hunter's industrial diversification

Budget offers a solid foundation for the region's energy innovators

Newcastle Herald · May 15, 2024

Budget shows no empathy for the bush: Littleproud

Nationals leader David Littleproud has slammed the federal budget but others are more optimistic about the government's vision for the future of the regions.

AAP · May 15, 2024

Big miners lead Australian shares higher after budget

Pathology chains have lost ground while major miners made gains following the federal budget, with the ASX200 overall finishing 0.4 per cent higher.

AAP · May 15, 2024

States query GST carve-up despite 'constructive' budget

The reviews are rolling in for the federal budget, with Australia's two most populous states publicly questioning the support they have received from Canberra.

AAP · May 14, 2024

'More work to do' to make Australia competitive

Business groups have called for more productivity measures but warned federal budget spending boosts to tackle cost-of-living pressures could fuel inflation.

AAP · May 14, 2024

Federal budget 2024 – winners and losers summary

While everyone’s a winner with the energy rebate, which applies to every household, there are certainly some losers

The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2024

Federal budget ramps up Aukus with $2.6bn earmarked for submarine project in 2024-25

Defence says approved spending for Australia’s acquisition of subs so far totals $13.6bn

The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2024

Federal budget 2024: $300 energy rebates, cheaper medicines and rent relief in Jim Chalmers’ cost-of-living budget

Treasurer takes gamble on pre-election cost-of-living package that is likely to spark debate about whether the government is doing enough to tame inflation

The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2024