A cut to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme co-payment will slash the cost of medicines but Australians face higher power bills in 2026.
Jim Chalmers
Posted inFederal Politics, Public Transport
Airlines to be probed over pricey regional fares
The Productivity Commission will examine pricing practices and competition in regional air travel as the future of a country carrier remains in the balance.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025
Dutton to pitch cheaper petrol in budget reply
Peter Dutton is expected to announce a pledge to halve the fuel excise in his speech in reply to the Budget tonight.
Posted inFederal Politics
‘Optimism’ in budget as Australia seen turning a corner
The cost of living will be centre stage in the government’s budget as many continue to do it tough, but a cabinet minister says there is reason to have hope.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, National News
Labor lays election groundwork with budget promises
The federal government is expected to lean into its strengths when it delivers funding for Medicare, infrastructure and the cost of living in its budget.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Money
Treasurer denies bribes, Barnaby says ‘it’s your sugar’
Labor is offering another $150 power bill rebate as a sweetener in tomorrow night’s budget, but Barnaby Joyce is reminding voters that’s your money.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Federal Politics
Budget forecast may offer pre-election ‘reality check’
Short-term budget relief could hurt Australians in the long haul, economists warn, as politicians prepare to open their chequebooks ahead of the election.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Health
More Urgent Care Clinics pledged
Labor has pledged to build 50 more urgent care clinics should it win a second term, with polls showing the gap between major parties narrowing.
Posted inMoney, National News
Mortgage relief on the way after RBA cuts rates
Australia’s big four banks are already promising to pass interest rate cuts on in full after the Reserve Bank lowered the cash rate by 25 basis points.
Posted inLocal News
‘Alarming’ move by Meta raises misinformation fears
Meta’s decision to end its third-party fact checks could put Australian democracy at risk amid an explosion of misinformation and disinformation, leaders warn.