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25th March 2025

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A bailout and a bamboo buffet: See what’s in the budget for SA

The 2025 federal budget has landed. So what’s in it for South Australia? Here’s your quick guide.

Your Federal budget 5-minute guide

As Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares Australia for the future, he has offered two tax cuts and cost of living sweeteners to voters. But there are grim warnings. Here’s how the budget...

Why SA is the forgotten state in this pre-election budget

The Whyalla rescue was always going to soak up a chunk of SA’s pre-election budget but spending for the rest of the state is looking strikingly sparse, writes Paul Starick. Here’s ...

‘Wrong direction’: Australia’s $1 trillion debt revealed

Leading economists have warned Australia’s latest debt figures should be a cause of concern, despite the government’ arguing the Budget was “in better shape”.

Winners and losers in the Federal budget

Every Federal budget has its share of winners and losers across Australia. See where you stand, vote and have your say.

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Tax cut ‘top-ups’: PM’s plan to win Aussie voters back

Labor has pinned its re-election hopes on a sprinkling of tax cut “top-ups” that will put about $10 a week back into the pockets of workers, with debt climbing to $1 trillion.

$268 tax cuts: Calculate how much you’ll get

These tax cuts won’t cover the thousands of dollars of extra tax paid by millions of workers where rising wages push people into higher tax brackets. Use our calculator to see what...

82,000 older Aussies ignored; aged care nurses get pay rise

Aged care nurses will get another pay rise, but there’s no extra money for more than 82,000 older Australians desperately needing care. Have your say.

Labor banks on cheap childcare sweeteners for re-election

Labor plans to build more childcare centres for those in need, and it is banking on other sweeteners to make it easier for parents to access cheaper childcare.

Power bill shock; Aussies face up to $1287 hike

Households are set to fork out hundreds of dollars more on their electricity bills, significantly higher than what Anthony Albanese promised before coming to power. See how much it...

Albo to woo Aussies with $1.5bn war chest

With a federal election expected to be called any day now, Labor has left itself $1.5bn in yet-to-be announced policies.

$175m to stop NDIS fraud as payments to drop

The Albanese Government has been under intense pressure to bring the cost of the disability insurance scheme under control. Here’s what’s afoot if Labor wins re-election.

Foreign buyers face two-year housing ban

The government is cracking down on foreign buyers purchasing existing homes as it was revealed only 45,000 houses out of a 1.2m target have been built.

‘Litany of risks’: Tariff war threatens Treasurer’s hopes

Labor is trying to put a positive spin on the Australian economy, but a closer read of the budget reveals a litany of risks to our growth.

Australia’s defence on collision course with Trump’s demands

Australia is on a collision course with US President Donald Trump, with the budget failing to significantly boost defence spending despite increasing threats from China.

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The harsh human cost of your hot breakfast

Do you actually know where the food on your plate comes from or what it took to put it there, writes Jess Adamson.

What to watch on TV and streaming this week

Best-selling Aussie author Liane Moriarty finally gets a homegrown TV adaptation with The Last Anniversary, while the crazy-brave survivalists are back for more pain in Alone Austr...

My silver secret: Go grey gracefully or dye trying

Some of my friends were dubious about the choice but the time had come, writes Robyn Ingerson.

'Who designed this??' Parents shocked over 'creepy' car seat

But, it could be a good thing for your child's safety.

Real reason why these brands went bust in Aus

Some of the biggest global brand failures in Australia have been revealed ahead of planned moves by more retail giants Down Under.

Why Greek recipes are on the rise

According to a new survey, Australians are eager to explore new cuisines, and Greek tops the list of what Aussies want to cook more of. See why.

When Buffett says sell, this undervalued asset skyrockets

It’s likely the most undervalued asset in the world right now, with prices cheaper than they were in the 1980s. But this commodity is poised for a major move in 2025, writes ASX Tr...

‘It was awful’: US star no fan of Aussie tradition

American country singer Thomas Rhett is back in town and while not a big fan, took part in a classic Aussie tradition.

Inside story on family’s dramatic rescue from 500km dead zone

Police have revealed the delicate and complicated operation to rescue four stranded travellers in the SA outback before it was too late.

Tiny town offering $680k, house, car to find GP

It has to be one of the more lucrative job offers in Qld, yet even an astronomical $680,000 salary package, plus free accommodation and five weeks’ leave has so far failed to...