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Federal budget squirrels away $30bn to lift defence funding over decade

Spending includes $19bn over four years for Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines, long-range strike capabilities and strengthened northern bases

The Guardian - AU

Households offered $1bn help in budget to install energy saving measures

Low-cost loans for double glazing, solar panels and other improvements should benefit more than 100,000 households, while $2bn is set aside for hydrogen projects

The Guardian - AU

Federal budget 2023: Here’s what’s in it for you

Treasurer Jim Chalmers' second federal budget has been headlined by healthcare reform and a huge boost in welfare payments.

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Australia to boost Pacific, defence spending in budget

Australia said on Tuesday that it would spend billions of dollars to improve ties with neighbouring Pacific nations and shore up its defence capabilities, as it looks to counter China's growing strategic influence in the region.

Reuters

Inflation rate to halve, bringing wage growth by 2024, federal budget predicts – with hope of mortgage relief

Australia’s economy remains resilient as global growth slows to its worst performance in more than two decades

The Guardian - AU

Federal budget 2023: Jim Chalmers delivers surprise $5bn Medicare boost and cost-of-living help for Australians ‘under the pump’

Treasurer aims to strike a ‘methodical balance’ to see people through the hard times while setting the country up for a better future

The Guardian - AU

Budget spends big on support but won't make much difference to poverty

The 2023 federal budget has a strong emphasis on the cost-of-living, with a A$14.6 billion plan designed to help Australians who are “under the pump”.

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The federal budget promises $14.6 billion in cost-of-living relief. Where is it going, and who will be eligible for support?

The federal budget includes billions in "targeted relief" for the most vulnerable Australians. Here's where the funds are going.

ABC News

Hunter poised for action as budget doubles down on clean energy

Jim Chalmers' budget delivered few surprises for the Hunter but the hope of more help on energy and industry transformation.

Newcastle Herald

Federal budget 2023: Winners and Losers

More money for JobSeeker, bulk-billing and spies, but more taxes on smokers and travellers. Find out who is up and who is down in the second federal budget delivered by Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

ABC News

West Australian police believe $1.8 million seized in highway traffic stop is drug money

West Australian police have charged a 36-year-old man with property laundering after seizing $1.8 million in cash during a traffic stop near Southern Cross last week, as investigations continue.

ABC News

Hypersonic plane startup Destinus promises Europe to Australia flights in just 4 hours

Other firms such as the US’s Boom Supersonic are also working on reviving supersonic travel, promising London to New York trips that could take as little as 3.5 hours

Evening Standard

Australian journalist nears 1,000 days in detention in China on state secrets charge

Politicians, business people and friends of Australian journalist Cheng Lei, who will reach 1,000 days of detention in Beijing on Wednesday, called for a faster resolution of her case as diplomatic ties between the trade partners stabilise.

Reuters

Oliphant Lynk & Co breaks cover

The British Touring Car Championship race winner is set to make his second appearance in TCR Australia at Phillip Island this weekend.

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PwC Australia CEO Tom Seymour steps down after tax documents leak scandal

PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia chief executive Tom Seymour stands down as the consulting firm feels the fallout of a partner betraying the trust of its biggest client: the federal government.

ABC News

Jervois Station mother and Alice Springs ICPA ask government to fund playgroups

Kiya Gill's young daughter has difficulties with her legs, but living 350 kilometres away from the nearest town, she believes it took longer to realise her development was different to other kids'.

ABC News

Jenny Craig Australia and New Zealand enters voluntary administration after US business files for bankruptcy

Administrators are appointed to oversee operations for Jenny Craig Australia and New Zealand less than a week after the US company filed for bankruptcy.

The Times of India

Competition in IPL is at times harder than international cricket: Adam Zampa

Back into IPL after two years, Aussie leg-spinner is soaking in the experience of playing for Royals, while also strengthening bond with fellow spinners Chahal Ashwin

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In Australia, scientists begin vaccinating koalas against chlamydia

The safety and effectiveness of the vaccine, designed specifically for koalas, has previously been tested by vaccinating a few hundred koalas brought to wildlife rescue centers for other afflictions.

Reuters

Australian lawmakers meet US envoy to seek release of Julian Assange

A cross-party delegation of Australian lawmakers said on Tuesday they met U.S. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy, urging her to help drop the pending extradition case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and allow him to return to Australia.

The Conversation

HECS for farmers? Nature repair loans could help biodiversity recover – and boost farm productivity

Almost three billion hectares of farmland is in poor condition worldwide – an area the size of Russia. Biodiversity is in freefall. Extinctions are rising. Wild animal populations have fallen almost 70% since 1970.

ABC News

20-year friendship between Timor-Leste and Australia celebrated in song

After helping Timor-Leste rebuild in the wake of its fight for independence, a choir exchange between the Bega Valley and Australia's youngest neighbour is swelling hearts with the joy of song.

The Guardian - AU

China accuses Australia of trying to sabotage its relationships in Pacific region

Beijing says US, Australia and New Zealand have ‘a cold war mentality’ and are driving up geopolitical tensions

The Times of India

Ishan Kishan replaces KL Rahul for WTC final

MUMBAI: Wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan was on Monday named as the injured KL Rahul's replacement in India's squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at The Oval in June. Rahul, who had been captaining the Lucknow Super Giants, was ruled out of the rest of the IPL and…

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Italian Open 2023 live stream: how to watch the tennis free online

Here's the daily schedule and how to watch an Italian Open free live stream online, on TV and on your mobile – from any country in the world.

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