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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the new stimulus measure "will support the recovery and build on tax cuts we announced in last year's Budget". Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Tax offsets for individuals and businesses to continue

Sally Whyte

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is handing down this third federal budget. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

BUDGET 2021The winners and losers in this year's budget

Doug Dingwall

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down the 2021-22 federal budget on Tuesday evening. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

BUDGET 2021Federal budget 2021: Your five-minute breakdown

Sarah Basford Canales

Gladys Berejiklian says a man who lives in Sydney's east has been diagnosed with COVID-19.

Mystery COVID case pops up in east Sydney

Angelo Risso

Media company ACM has signed a letter of intent to supply Facebook's upcoming news product with news coverage from its publications in Canberra and Australia's key regional population centres. Picture: Shutterstock

Facebook does deal with ACM for news feed

Majestic and magical Moscow, the Red Square from the Kremlin to St Basil's Cathedral. Picture: Shutterstock

Last chance to enter: Russian cruise competition closes soon

Joanne Crawford

READY, SET, GO: Dylan Peters, 16, will run as much as he can and raise as much money as he can for the MS Foundation. Picture: Emma Hillier

Dylan Peters will race to find a cure for multiple sclerosis

Emma Horn

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the new stimulus measure "will support the recovery and build on tax cuts we announced in last year's Budget". Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Tax offsets for individuals and businesses to continue

Sally Whyte

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is handing down this third federal budget. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

BUDGET 2021The winners and losers in this year's budget

Doug Dingwall

AI avatar recruited to improve dementia care

All you need to know on the big-spending budget

DIGESTAll you need to know on the big-spending budget

ANU vice-chancellor Brian Schmidt says the university sector in one industry bearing the brunt of border closures. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'We will be left behind': ANU vice-chancellor calls for border plan

Why two Newmans are making headlines

DIGESTWhy two Newmans are making headlines

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTDo you know your ABC? Appreciation, Budget, Coronavirus

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTFederal budget to prioritise growth over repair

Toby Vue

Vulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

DIGESTVulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTSydney masks up after second COVID case detected

Tasmanian man, 70, among five new vaccine blood clot cases

Tasmanian man, 70, among five new vaccine blood clot cases

Jessica Willard

Having taken the risk to go to India during a pandemic, Michael Slater does not deserve any special treatment. Photo: Andy Kearns/Getty Images

OPINIONHoward Kotton | Little sympathy for entitled cricketers

Howard Kotton

Patrick Bamford scoring against Spurs in Leeds' 3-1 Premier League victory at Elland Road.

Leeds' Bamford sinks Tottenham's ECL hopes

Jordan Rapana and the Raiders will face Newcastle in a must-win match at Wagga. Photo: Mark Nolan/Getty Images

Raiders, Knights feeling the pressure

Laurie Daley

Having taken the risk to go to India during a pandemic, Michael Slater does not deserve any special treatment. Photo: Andy Kearns/Getty Images

OPINIONHoward Kotton | Little sympathy for entitled cricketers

RULE OF THUMB: The "Round 7 Rule" says that if a team isn't in the top eight at this point of the season, it's more than likely it won't be when the finals start. Melbourne currently holds top spot. Photo: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

AFL's "round seven rule" stands test of time

Rohan Connolly

POOR CALL: Geelong's Jeremy Cameron fell victim to a poor umpiring decision in his team's clash against the Sydney Swans on Saturday. Photo: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

AFL admits umpires got it wrong in close encounter

Howard Kotton

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

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Ghislaine Maxwell has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking and other charges.

Ghislaine Maxwell trial set for November

Jonathan Stempel
9m ago

NSW COVID-19 restrictions will be reviewed at the weekend.

NSW restrictions to be reviewed on weekend

17m ago

Norman Lloyd's film, stage and TV career spanned more than 80 years.

Actor-director Norman Lloyd dies at 106

18m ago

Ghislaine Maxwell has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking and other charges.

Ghislaine Maxwell trial set for November

9m ago

NT children accused of serious re-offending while on bail will be taken into custody under new laws.

NT brings in tough youth justice laws

Aaron Bunch
23m ago

WORLD FIRST: One of the juvenile giant crayfish released into the Tasmanian wilderness. Picture: Supplied

World first for giant lobster right here in Australia

Sarah Davison
34m ago

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Della Vreeland

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Della Vreeland

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Emma Brown

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

CUTE AND COMFY: The renovated caravan, which proved the perfect tiny house, on the Louth Park property. Pictures: Ben Wirt Photography

Thinking small a big step in the right direction for home hunters

CUTE AND COMFY: The renovated caravan, which proved the perfect tiny house, on the Louth Park property. Pictures: Ben Wirt Photography

Thinking small a big step in the right direction for home hunters

PROTECT YOUR ASSETS: According to the Insurance Council of Australia, landlords should consider how they can protect their premises, its assets and the income they receive from their tenants. Photo - Shutterstock.

Insurance is fundamental to protect your investment

Property prices are becoming unaffordable

Property prices are becoming unaffordable

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

Chloe Hope

Scamwatch: Are you a male aged between 35 and 44? You may be a target for this scam

Scamwatch: Are you a male aged between 35 and 44? You may be a target for this scam

BOXED IN: Cats are pedantic about their ablutions and the location and cleanliness of their tray.

Illness or stress? Solving the mystery of your peeing puss

Dr Anne Quain

GIVING BACK: Paul Tuckerman says his work in the community is an integral part of his life. Picture: Adam McLean

'We have a responsibility to act': Thirroul resident reflects on decades of contribution

Natalie Croxon

Scamwatch: Are you a male aged between 35 and 44? You may be a target for this scam

Scamwatch: Are you a male aged between 35 and 44? You may be a target for this scam

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

Ghislaine Maxwell has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking and other charges.

Ghislaine Maxwell trial set for November

Jonathan Stempel
9m ago

NSW COVID-19 restrictions will be reviewed at the weekend.

NSW restrictions to be reviewed on weekend

17m ago

Norman Lloyd's film, stage and TV career spanned more than 80 years.

Actor-director Norman Lloyd dies at 106

18m ago

New research has found 70 per cent of Australians aged 65 and do not have any form of advance care planning document in place and of the 30 per cent that do, the majority of them are either incomplete, invalid or not legally binding. Photo: Shutterstock

End-of-life crisis looming for older Australians

Geraldine Cardozo

Foods seniors should be eating

Foods seniors should be eating

Samara Ross

WOMEN'S BUSINESS: Obstetrician Caroline de Costa has been delivering babies for almost 50 years. Photo: Sean Davey.

How delivering babies has changed in 50 years

Samara Ross

NSW COVID-19 restrictions will be reviewed at the weekend.

NSW restrictions to be reviewed on weekend

17m ago

International Nurses Day a chance to celebrate our nurses

OPINIONInternational Nurses Day a chance to celebrate our nurses

NT children accused of serious re-offending while on bail will be taken into custody under new laws.

NT brings in tough youth justice laws

23m ago

WORLD FIRST: One of the juvenile giant crayfish released into the Tasmanian wilderness. Picture: Supplied

World first for giant lobster right here in Australia

34m ago

Scott Morrison has failed to deliver for Queensland in the budget, State Treasurer Cameron Dick says

Budget 'holding Queenslanders to ransom'

Marty Silk
44m ago

A 7-Eleven store is among seven initial exposure sites after a Melbourne man tested COVID positive.

Vic exposure sites for SA quarantine case

Callum Godde
48m ago

Australia's triple-A status with credit rating agencies remains despite a big-spending budget.

Australia's AAA rating retained for now

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
53m ago

Jeroen Weimar says health officials are on alert for evidence of community spread within Melbourne.

Vic case spread could trigger virus rules

Callum Godde
56m ago

As wheat crops start emerging across the nation, growers are welcoming a boost in prices by $60 per tonne in the space of a month.

Weather and demand issues push grain prices higher

Matt Wallis, AWB
34m ago

Eighteen-year-old Micquella Grima won her age division in the Beef Australia 2021 Young Judges competition.

Micquella Grima shines in beef young judges at Beef Australia

Hannah Powe

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LIVELive updates from the 2021 budget

Andrew Brown

SHIVERS: Keeping warm and comfortable at home during winter is easier than your think. Photo: Shutterstock.

Smart ways to keep warm during winter

1hr ago

Trade data has revealed international markets can't get enough of Australia's fresh vegetables.

Demand grows for fresh Aussie vegetables

Sophie Moore

CHAOS TO CALM: Amy Revell from The Art of Decluttering. Photo: Supplied.

Organise your kitchen with tips from a decluttering expert