43 m. 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.

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64 m. ago Once the West’s great hero, Zelensky is now fighting to keep a divided world on his side

When the Ukrainian president travelled to the UK on Monday to shore up support, he ditched his trademark military fatigues. It was a subtle but calculated diplomatic posture.

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3 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.

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4 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.

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5 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.

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6 h. ago With coal’s demise in WA set, can renewables step up to fill the gap?

A new report warns WA is falling well short of renewable energy generation requirements, while the energy market operator’s assessment of the state’s electricity generation needs identifies a looming shortfall.

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6 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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6 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.

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7 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.

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8 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.

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8 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

8 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.

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8 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.

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9 h. ago Lehrmann to fight to have his Toowoomba rape case thrown out of court

The former Liberal Party staffer’s lawyer has filed an application, with claims that his lawyer’s phone calls were obtained illegally.

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

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Events

12 h. ago What we know about the ceasefire and Iran’s attack against the US

Iran has retaliated against the United States’ attack on its nuclear bases. What do we know about the regime’s response? And will the US fight back?

Events

15 h. ago Cement facility fights to expand just 85 metres from Yarraville homes

Residents say their health will be at risk from dust and truck traffic if a cement manufacturer is allowed to boost production despite contravening usual buffer-zone rules.

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25 h. ago Risky business, but Gallen has no fear heading into SBW stoush

The former Sharks star was a warrior during 348 NRL games, 24 State of Origins, 32 Tests and 18 professional fights, but he knows the risks of his chosen professions.

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25 h. ago Bare knuckle boxing group breaks silence over Perth fight rejection

Knuckle Up Australia released a statement on Monday afternoon saying the decision had blindsided them and that the commission had been vague in the reasons for its rejection.

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25 h. ago Treloar in race to be fit for finals after another calf blow

Treloar felt tightness in his calf during the Dogs’ big win over Richmond on Sunday, and was subbed out in only his fourth match of the season.

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