Business as usual budget ‘falls short’ on science, tech

Australia can be a clever and wealthy country if it sets a national research…


Why time is running out for hybrid vehicle tax discount

Australian motorists have less than two years to claim a tax discount on hybrid…


Fee-free courses to train our way out of skill shortage

Hundreds of thousands of Australians will be able to upskill for free as the…


Treasurer Chalmers plays down second surplus prospect

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is playing down the prospect of a second consecutive…


Government under pressure to raise gas producer taxes

There is a push to squeeze more from gas companies into the public purse as…


Key areas of savings and cuts in 2023 federal budget

KEY SAVINGS AND CUTS IN THE FEDERAL BUDGET * Reducing debt to save $83 billion…


New hope for children fighting deadly brain cancer

A breakthrough discovery by Australian scientists is offering hope for children…


PM defends budget spending, denies inflation fears

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the billions in budget spending on…


Tech breakthroughs and jobs pledged in quantum strategy

New medicines, better batteries and tougher cyber security are some of the…


Budget boost to deliver cheaper childcare for families

More than a million Australian families will soon get cheaper childcare, with…