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Albanese government's first budget delivers election promises but forecasts soaring power prices

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has brought down a no-surprises budget that delivers Labor’s election promises but warns Australians “hard decisions” are needed for the “hard days to come”.

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'Aspirational' target of 1 million affordable rental homes unveiled in federal budget. Here's what the plan looks like

Australians are facing an incredibly difficult rental market, and this year's budget has an "aspirational" target of 1 million new homes — but there's a lot to unpack. Here's your quick guide to the plan.

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Budget 'improves liveability' in regions

The Albanese government says it is committed to regional Australia's future, funding health, skills and connectivity, while delaying dam projects.

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Australians in for tough financial times as federal budget forecasts declining real wages and high living costs

Australians are facing a bleak couple of years, with Treasury forecasting dual woes of sustained high living costs and declining real wages. The budget bottom line has improved but Treasurer Jim Chalmers is warning of tough decisions in coming months.

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Australian Diamonds expect fans to back Donnell Wallam in likely debut in Newcastle

Diamonds shooter Sophie Garbin expects the Newcastle crowd to get behind Donnell Wallam if she makes her international debut against England on Wednesday night.

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England prepared to adjust for rain at T20 World Cup, Jos Buttler claims

The Australian east coast has been damper and cooler than usual because of the ongoing La Nina weather pattern

The Independent UK

Former U.S. military pilot who worked in China arrested in Australia, faces extradition

A former U.S. military pilot and flight instructor who worked in China was arrested in Australia and faces extradition to the United States, Australian court documents and company records show.

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BOM climate driver update says La Niña on track to remain until early 2023

The negative IOD in the west and La Niña in the east have been fuelling the relentless rain and respite in the short-term looks unlikely, with the BOM also warning of damaging winds and large hail from a lingering low.

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Jury retires in SIEV-X smuggling trial

A jury has retired to deliberate in the trial of an Iraqi man charged with facilitating the proposed entry of non-citizens into Australia 21 years ago.

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‘Severe storms’: Twin weather alarm for Sydney, Melbourne

Millions of Australians face the imminent threat of dangerous storms, with severe storm warnings in Sydney and Melbourne on Tuesday.

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ASIC sues BPS Financial Limited, company behind cryptocurrency Qoin, in Federal Court

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is prosecuting Gold Coast digital currency Qoin in the Federal Court over alleged false, misleading or deceptive statements.

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Tim Paine ‘abandoned’ by Cricket Australia amid text saga

Former Test captain Tim Paine says he was abandoned by Cricket Australia when explicit text messages were about to become public last year.

The New Daily

Former Australia captain Tim Paine accuses South Africa of ball-tampering

SYDNEY: Former Australia captain Tim Paine has claimed in his book that South Africans were involved in ball-tampering in the Johannesburg Test which was played a few days after the infamous sandpaper-gate scandal in Cape Town that rocked Australian and world cricket in 2018.

The Times of India

Floods and other emergencies can be extra tough for people with dementia and their carers. Here's how to help

As we write from New South Wales’ Northern Rivers region, other parts of eastern Australia are facing conditions that recall uncomfortable memories from the 2017 floods and those in March this year. Many people are fatigued and still coming to terms with those devastating natural disasters.

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Australian Lamb Company sold to Minerva Foods Australia in $400 million deal

The owner of Colac's meat processing plant — one of the city's biggest employers — has sold to a Saudi and Brazilian joint venture company.

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Southeast Australia braces for more rain, residents told to evacuate

Australian authorities warned on Tuesday that flood-affected areas in the country's southeast were set for more rain, as emergency services issued a fresh batch of evacuation orders.

Daily Mirror

KFC customers disgusted after Australian workers filmed 'licking chicken' on TikTok

KFC customers in Australia have said they are 'disgusted' and described staff members as 'feral' after a TikTok video emerged showing them licking pieces of chicken

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West Indies coach Phil Simmons to quit after Australia Tests, apologises after 'unfathomable' T20 World Cup exit

After West Indies' elimination from the T20 World Cup, team coach Phil Simmons will leave his post after the two-Test series against Australia.

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Australia to reveal economic plan for deteriorating outlook

Australia’s new government will propose an economic plan to steer the nation through rising inflation and interest rates while reigning in debt

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Australia hails UK's 'first PM of colour'

Australia has welcomed Rishi Sunak's elevation to leader of the UK's Conservative Party, placing him on course to become Britain's next prime minister.

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De Minaur to lead Aussie Davis Cup charge

World No.24 Alex de Minaur will again spearhead Australia at the Davis Cup finals in Spain in the absence of Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios.

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The latest on Australia's wet weather: flood levels and the areas to watch

Major flooding is continuing along a number of rivers in northern Victoria and much of New South Wales, as further rain and thunderstorms threaten to increase the flood threat for eastern and south-east Australia.

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ASX runs out of steam ahead of federal budget after Wall Street boost on hopes of lower interest rate rises

The Australian share market increases for the second day in a row after Wall Street rise, but gains are limited as oil refiner Ampol and plumbing firm Reliance Worldwide slump on trading updates.

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Jim Chalmers says the Coalition is responsible for $1 trillion of debt in the federal budget. Is that correct?

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the budget is "heaving with a trillion dollars in Liberal Party debt". Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

Daily Mirror

Rugby League World Cup history as Kasey Badger becomes first female referee

The Australian was named as referee for Tonga's victory over Wales on Monday night and is hoping more young girls will be inspired to follow in her footsteps

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