Carve-up of $95b GST haul a headache for Albanese
The latest carve-up of the GST has hit Queensland’s budget while boosting Victoria’s. But it has also led to new calls for an ...
Debt-laden Victoria becomes GST net winner for first time
Victoria will become a ‘mendicant state’ next financial year, receiving a $3.9 billion boost in GST as Queensland suffers a $2.4 billion reduction in funding.
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The Return of Spheres of Influence
The collapse of the Soviet Union greatly reduced the West’s fear of another world war—a fear that had led Western leaders to ...
This WA student’s Olympic dreams lie in the ‘fastest sport in the world’
This sport has been part of the Olympics since the 1980s, but still sits at the fringes of the games. Here is one WA teenager ...
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Rodrigo Duterte case seen as a 'gift' for embattled International Criminal Court
When the 79-year-old steps into the court in The Hague, he will be the first Asian former head of state to appear.
GST carve-up decision could tip Victoria from 'lifter' to 'leaner'
A refresh of the GST carve-up today could see Victoria shift from being a relative contributor to a beneficiary for the first time.
Sydney’s notorious DFO roundabout to get $150m upgrade after congestion woes
Australia’s most hated roundabout is set to get a $150m upgrade which is expected to relieve drivers from long queues and wait times.
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GST distribution: Victoria reduced to ‘beggar’ status by huge GST lifeline
A GST redistribution that has highly favoured Victoria has made it a ‘mendicant’ state, according to independent economist Saul Eslake.
After 30 years on the outer, unions could soon return to the Pilbara. Here’s why that’s a big deal
Workers in the Pilbara generate a significant portion of Australia’s mining wealth, but often face insecure work, mental ...
How to see the moon turn red during March’s total lunar eclipse
A total lunar eclipse will turn the full moon red on Thursday evening and Friday morning across the Western Hemisphere, depending on where you live.
Russia weighs Ukraine ceasefire plan as US tries to seal a deal
The Kremlin said on Wednesday it would review details from Washington about a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine before responding, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hoped a deal would ...