Critics say Angus Taylor’s budget reply speech exposed a Coalition mimicking One Nation rhetoric on “mass migration” while offering little detail, little vision, and little for regional Australia.
Anthony Albanese
Posted inFederal Politics, Money
‘Class war’ budget targets aspiration
Barnaby Joyce has accused Labor of punishing aspiration through its budget tax reforms, warning changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax and trusts will drive investment offshore and push renters “onto the street”.
Posted inFederal Politics, Housing, Money, National News
‘Need to do more’: PM flags housing changes in budget
The upcoming federal budget will be one of reform, the prime minister has insisted, despite accusations of broken election promises.
Posted inMoney, National News
RBA lifts cash rate to 4.35% as oil shock fuels inflation pressure
The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the official cash rate to 4.35 per cent, delivering a third consecutive interest rate hike
Posted inEnergy, Narrabri, NSW News
Gas tax no, new gas fields yes, Narrabri Gas Project don’t know
In the context of a global crisis on liquid fuel supply including gas, the lack of a final green light for the project leaves a Narrabri sized hole in the national gas debate.
Posted inCrime, National News
Police response probed in Bondi terror attack report
Tighter security at Jewish festivals and national gun law reform are among the recommendations from a high-level probe following the Bondi terror attack.
Posted inDisability, Federal Politics, Money, National News
Disability cuts on table as treasurer eyes cost spiral
State officials will be briefed on the federal government’s plans to overhaul spending on the NDIS, expected to be announced within days.
Posted inEnergy, National News, NSW News
On-again, off-again Hormuz blockade leaves locals jittery and fuel prices volatile
Fuel prices are dropping, but it will take at least a week for global oil price drops to flow through to the bowser… if the Strait of Hormuz stays open.
Posted inGood News, Local News, National News, Women
Local woman smashes military glass ceiling
Kyogle born and former 12/16 Hunter River Lancers reservist Lieutenant General Susan Coyle will be the first ever female Chief of Army.
Posted inFederal Politics, National News
$6.15 billion fast-tracked to support Australian businesses
The Federal Government is fast-tracking $6.15 billion to support businesses, supply chains and manufacturing amid global disruption.