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Treasurer announces tax cuts for 10 million Australian workers
A tax cut for 10 million workers will start on July 1 under a Turnbull government plan that will cost an extraordinary $140 billion over a decade.
- by David Crowe
Human Services cuts loom, Coalition muscles up security
- by Doug Dingwall, Sally Whyte
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ANALYSIS
Federal budget
Is ScoMo Santa or the budget surplus grinch?
All the earlier talk that Treasurer Scott Morrison was going to deliver a "Santa Claus" budget was quite wrong.
- by Peter Hartcher
Who, when and how much: Income tax cuts explained
Every Australian taxpayer will enjoy a tax cut this coming financial year – and every year after that for seven years – under a detailed plan of rolling tax changes outlined in Tuesday's budget.
- by Jessica Irvine
COMMENT
Federal budget
This blue skies budget is just too good to be true
If you believe Malcolm Turnbull's luck can turn on a sixpence, this is the budget for you. From now on, everything's coming good.
- by Ross Gittins
Few sweeteners for the ACT in budget
The Coalition has largely ignored Canberra in a budget that painted a rosy picture of the economy.
- by Doug Dingwall, Sally Whyte, Katie Burgess
Scott Morrison's federal budget in three minutes
Economy to strengthen, tax cuts for most workers and increased spending on health, education and roads.
'I hate being told you can't work': Older Australians the bigger winners
The budget, which had been touted as "boomer friendly", includes measures to boost the incomes of pensioners and retirees.
- by Sally Whyte
Featured
Opinion & Perspectives
Scott Morrison makes a personal appeal to voters
When a Treasurer starts with a quiz, you can take it to the bank that he's got the answers rehearsed.
Tony Wright
Budget realities: longer-term questions left unanswered
In effect, this 2018 federal is banking on good times continuing.
Stephen Bartos
ScoMo's playing many roles to avoid the final curtain
The government, fighting for its life, has decided the best way to avoid or postpone oblivion is to shower us with tax cuts.
Jacqueline Maley
Politics
Treasurer announces tax cuts for 10 million Aussie workers
Turnbull government's radical plan to win back middle Australia and to prepare for an election will cost an extraordinary $140 billion over a decade.
- by David Crowe
World
Najib on target for narrow win, but hung Parliament possible in Malaysia
- by James Massola & Amilia Rosa
Analysis
Donald Trump
Trump to take us closer to nuclear war over an affair with a porn star
- by Nick O'Malley
Property byallhomes
Business
Opinion
Banking royal commission
Knee-deep in blood - AMP feeds directors to baying crowd
As four women have been chopped there's plenty more change required on the troubled giant's board.
- by Adele Ferguson
Ousted AMP directors safe on big company boards
- by Sarah Danckert & Eryk Bagshaw
Small business
Entertainment
Analysis
Reality
'Renovators delight': House Rules undergoes its own redesign
A home in the inner suburb of Sydney went under the jackhammer, but Seven's renovation show is also being remodelled with this house-flip first.
- by Aja Styles
British game show Pointless set to replace Family Feud
Producers are scouring for participants based in NSW, with Network Ten being a prime host after it revealed it was putting Family Feud on ice.
- by Broede Carmody
Lifestyle
Smarter living
Holy smokes! The best menswear looks at the Met Gala
Saints and sinners made their way down the red carpet at the annual fashion event.
- by Jane Rocca
Serious speakers for serious listening, in a compact format
Listen to these speakers carefully, or even not so carefully, and it’s impossible not to be taken in by the precision you’ll hear.
- by Rod Easdown
Food bygoodfood
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Sport
ACT Brumbies rule out Cooper lifeline to Super Rugby
The ACT Brumbies say they won't pursue Quade Cooper as a recruitment option after the playmaker was exiled to Queensland club rugby.
- by Chris Dutton
Raiders get injury boost in halves as prop Boyd gets starting recall
Sam Williams will make an earlier than expected comeback via reserve grade to boost the Raiders' depth as they continue their resurrection.
- by Chris Dutton
