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War of words over GST carve-up as states butt heads

War of words over GST carve-up as states butt heads

Two states are going head to head over the GST carve-up after one claimed it was given an unfair shortfall to cover COVID-19 failures.

Australians warned to not jump the gun on tax return

Australians warned to not jump the gun on tax return

Australians warned to not jump the gun on tax return

Australians warned to not jump the gun on tax return

The national tax office has warned Australians to be patient in lodging their tax returns as the financial year comes to an end.

Bots doing mundane jobs among 'transformational' pledge

Bots doing mundane jobs among 'transformational' pledge

Bots doing mundane jobs among 'transformational' pledge

Bots doing mundane jobs among 'transformational' pledge

Australia's largest state budget, criticised as boring and vague, has prompted promises from political hopefuls of a more "transformational" government.

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Alarm as LNP takes wind out of energy plan, renewables

Alarm as LNP takes wind out of energy plan, renewables

Plans to prop up ageing coal-fired power stations by a state government have been labelled a "waste of money" amid concerns over its energy transition.

'Boring' budget to get finances ready for future shocks

'Boring' budget to get finances ready for future shocks

Having sped up home approvals, a building laggard is shifting focus to getting construction going in a bid to reduce the biggest strain on family finances.

Debt forecast has alarm bells ringing for Olympic hosts

Debt forecast has alarm bells ringing for Olympic hosts

A state government's debt is set to reach record heights as it plans an Olympics, with the threat of higher borrowing costs for major infrastructure projects.

Climate change costs hit regions and budget hard

Climate change costs hit regions and budget hard

A slew of natural disasters have taken a toll on the NSW economy but its budget aims to keep the regions growing with targeted investments.

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Surplus in sight but few sweeteners in 'careful' budget

Surplus in sight but few sweeteners in 'careful' budget

Surplus in sight but few sweeteners in 'careful' budget

Surplus in sight but few sweeteners in 'careful' budget

A nation-first approach to back up housing projects headlines Australia's largest state budget as critics attack surplus projections and support for services.

Health levy a bitter pill to mend sick territory budget

Health levy a bitter pill to mend sick territory budget

Health levy a bitter pill to mend sick territory budget

Health levy a bitter pill to mend sick territory budget

Ratepayers will cop a $250 levy to help plug a health funding shortfall in the ACT budget, which also included investment in housing and cost-of-living relief.

'Room in your home and heart': budget backs foster care

'Room in your home and heart': budget backs foster care

'Room in your home and heart': budget backs foster care

'Room in your home and heart': budget backs foster care

A call for more foster carers of all backgrounds has been put out by a state after a landmark $1.2 billion budget injection to fix a "failed" system.

Funding fires starter's gun for Brisbane 2032 Games

Funding fires starter's gun for Brisbane 2032 Games

Funding fires starter's gun for Brisbane 2032 Games

Funding fires starter's gun for Brisbane 2032 Games

The countdown to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics has begun with a state government allocating almost $150 million to Games infrastructure in a milestone budget.

Global race on as state speeds up billion-dollar builds

Global race on as state speeds up billion-dollar builds

Global race on as state speeds up billion-dollar builds

Global race on as state speeds up billion-dollar builds

Existing systems are too slow-paced to keep up in a global race for capital, a major Australian technology chief says amid moves to boost business confidence.

Animal cruelty action dogged by tight leash on funds

Animal cruelty action dogged by tight leash on funds

Animal cruelty action dogged by tight leash on funds

Animal cruelty action dogged by tight leash on funds

Advocates say animals will suffer after a cruelty investigator had to cut its operations, but a state government says there's no "endless supply" of funds.

ACT budget on life support amid health funding woes

ACT budget on life support amid health funding woes

ACT budget on life support amid health funding woes

ACT budget on life support amid health funding woes

As he readies his first budget, ACT Treasurer Chris Steel warns the territory's finances are unsustainable without a health funding boost from the Commonwealth.

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Major boost for tradie students to solve housing crisis

Tradies will be able to complete their apprenticeships for free as a state government tries to ease the housing crisis.

Budget billions helps cashed-up state lead debt battle

A seventh surplus budget for the nation's richest state sets it apart from other jurisdictions as it enjoys the lowest debt levels in the country.

Affordable houses needed as investors get rentals break

Tax concessions for build-to-rent developments have been extended, in a move that has been welcomed by industry figures.

Budget billions to 'fortify' state against global chaos

Australia's richest state has unveiled a $2.5 billion budget windfall as the WA government spends big to protect itself against global turmoil.

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After-hours GPs, tax relief pitch in budget reply

A Liberal state government would fund GP clinics to keep their doors open longer, an opposition leader has told parliament in his budget reply speech.

Prepare for lift off: airport city scores $800m pledge

A sizeable budget investment in essential services for what is envisioned to be a thriving area around Australia's newest airport will help it launch soon.

Red carpet rolled out to lure Hollywood amid tariffs

One state is promising a blockbuster in its upcoming budget with $100 million earmarked to build a state-of-the-art studio for Hollywood hits and local films.

Heartbroken mum urges free vaccines for deadly disease

After watching her son die in a few hours, a grieving parent is lobbying a state government to help prevent the disease that killed him.

'We need your help': premier's call to business leaders

Business leaders have been urged to pressure coalition MPs to fix a virtually insolvent insurance scheme protecting one in four Australian workers.

Vance downplays row between Trump, 'emotional guy' Musk

US Vice President JD Vance has sought to downplay Elon Musk's criticism of the president as an "emotional guy" who became frustrated.

Steelworks sale on track despite hit on state budget

The sale of a steelworks is tracking better than expected after a state government handed down its no frills budget.

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