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Treasurer Jim Chalmers will unveil the full detail of the government’s third budget on Tuesday night.
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Australia news LIVE: Budget to forecast second surplus; Defence whistleblower David McBride to find out fate

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down his third budget, defence whistleblower David McBride will find out if he will be jailed and universities face cap on international students.

  • by Caroline Schelle
Customers have complained about empty shelves at Woolworths stores in Queensland.
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Queensland shoppers furious over empty Woolworths shelves

Today's budget aims to balance providing cost-of-living relief with controlling inflation.
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Treasurer to announce Australia's first consecutive budget surplus in 20 years today

Man and woman in Melbourne mansion escape injury after two cars were driven into their home.
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Two cars set alight and driven into Melbourne mansion overnight

WA's opposition has been accused of trying to water down proposals that could see thousands of guns seized across the state.
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Gun reform debate rages as buyback reaches milestone

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Jordon Hadfield studied a medicine degree to become a rural GP but decided psychiatry offered better work-life balance and more time with patients
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‘Run off your feet’: Why medical students such as Jordon are turning away from general practice

Doctors are worried there will not be enough GPs to staff dozens of new urgent care clinics amid declining interest in a career in general practice.

  • by Angus Thomson
NSW will significantly boost its funding for palliative care.
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Queensland doctors demand answers over end-of-life care funding

The Australian Medical Association’s Queensland branch has made 14 submissions to the Miles government ahead of the June state budget, asking for further investments in palliative care amid uncertainty over the allocation of previous funds.

  • by Fraser Barton
Noula Giuliano is urging Victorians to think of people like her before investing in a wood fire or fire pit.
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This comfort home item is a winter warmer but could be harming your neighbours

  • by Aisha Dow
Martin Leckey can’t use the Sydney Road trams near his home because they are not wheel chair accessible.
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Brunswick’s ‘sky rail’ has been delayed. In the meantime, this is what locals want

  • by Patrick Hatch
Shae Bradshaw and daughter Makenzie.
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The helping hand that taught Shae how to connect with her baby

  • by Melissa Cunningham
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