7 h. ago Queensland demands GST reform as state faces years in the red

Queensland’s LNP government has demanded a bigger slice of the GST pie, as its first budget forecast deficits until at least the next state election.

Politics

7 h. ago ‘A cash grab’: Tower residents say they are being coerced into leaving

Residents of Melbourne’s public housing towers have told a parliamentary inquiry they have been coerced into relocation and do not wish to leave their homes. 

Politics

9 h. ago NDIS funding review sparks concerns over access to physiotherapy services

There are fears changes to funding under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) intended to save clients' money could reduce access to vital therapies.

Politics

10 h. ago Will NSW Labor’s restrained spending last? The treasurer answered that by saying nothing

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey’s steady-as-she-goes budget had some strong policies, without any bold reforms.

Economics

10 h. ago What is Mookhey’s $1 billion housing guarantee, and how will it work?

The NSW government will become guarantor on thousands of low- to medium-density developments to make the projects more feasible.

Economics

11 h. ago Too safe for its own good? Our experts and the people deliver their budget verdicts

A “canny use of the state’s balance sheet” or a letdown that missed the chance to build the city and invest in healthcare? Here’s our view of the NSW budget.

Politics

11 h. ago Emma Bates’ alleged killer has case delayed after fire takes family home

The brother of a man charged over the killing of his neighbour has allegedly set his own house on fire days before he was due to provide crucial evidence against his sibling.

Events

11 h. ago Woman’s alleged killer has case delayed after fire takes family home

The brother of a man charged over the killing of his neighbour has allegedly set his own house on fire days before he was due to provide crucial evidence against his sibling.

Events

12 h. ago Brisbane news live: Queensland budget’s ‘fresh start’ | Grace hits back at Bleijie over CFMEU | Bail for man accused of assaulting bus driver

For today’s news updates in Brisbane and beyond as they happen, follow us here.

Events

13 h. ago ‘Scare campaign ends today’: Public service to grow 2.24 per cent

Queensland’s public service will grow by 2.2 per cent, Treasurer David Janetzki revealed on Tuesday as the first LNP state budget since 2014 confirmed consultancy services would be brought in-house.

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13 h. ago How the LNP government budget sells a ‘fresh start’ after five years of Dick

Every primary school student in Queensland will get $100 in the LNP’s first budget since 2014. But as the treasurer reveals his pathway to surplus, the books show deficits for years.

Politics

14 h. ago NSW budget 2025 LIVE updates: Treasurer Daniel Mookhey announces historic $1.2b child protection package; flags more homes ‘for a state that sorely needs them’

The Minns government’s third state budget is expected to remain in the red.

Politics

15 h. ago The state budget is in better shape. The economy, though? Short of fighting fit

Treasurer Daniel Mookhey’s budget lacks ambition in that it makes no attempt at taking on tax reform.

Politics

15 h. ago Historic child protection overhaul, $1 billion housing guarantee scheme in budget

The NSW treasurer’s third budget features a guarantee to support 15,000 houses and outlines a path to surplus.

Economics

15 h. ago ‘Afraid of his own shadow’: The split that could finally take down Trump’s old enemy

US Fed chair Jerome Powell has been fighting to hold on to his job since Donald Trump returned to the White House. It just got a lot harder.

Politics

15 h. ago NSW budget 2025 LIVE updates: Treasurer Daniel Mookhey set to hand down third state budget

The Minns government’s third state budget is expected to remain in the red.

Politics

15 h. ago Living next to the PM, putting up with party boats and hosting the Queen: Sam Mostyn on being GG

Mostyn likes to lift the curtain on life at Admiralty House.

Politics

15 h. ago Living next to the PM, putting up with party boats and hosting the Queen: Sam Mostyn on being G

Mostyn likes to lift the curtain on life at Admiralty House.

Politics

17 h. ago Brisbane news live: Budget day arrives with blanket of fog | Bail for man accused of assaulting bus driver

For today’s news updates in Brisbane and beyond as they happen, follow us here.

Events

21 h. ago How thousands of Melbourne’s empty homes are dodging millions in tax

A tax on vacant properties was supposed to help boost housing supply, but the state government is struggling to find thousands of dwellings that should be liable for the charge.

Economics