Stories from Australia

A budget has been described as the most ambitious in decades and is considered. The budget aims to address economic growth and is a key focus for the government.

An event in Sydney has sold out, surprising the organizer. A number of people, particularly in Sydney, were unable to attend. The organizer is considering adding more events due to demand.

A comprehensive ban on gambling advertising and a new national regulator were recommended by an inquiry chaired by the late Labour MP Peter Murphy. The recommendation aims to address concerns about the impact of such ads. The inquiry was based in Sydney.

Plans for a $1.5 billion Trump Tower on the Gold Coast have been scrapped. The project involved Eric Trump and The Trump Organization.

The Australian government has equalized incentives for private health insurance, removing extra benefits for those under 65. This move aims to fund a healthcare package.

An Australian court has ordered a mining company to pay $150 million in compensation. The ruling pertains to the use of Indigenous land for mining operations. This ruling impacts land rights and resource development in the region.

The Federal Court has ruled that mining magnates must pay traditional owners $150.1 million in compensation for mining their land. This ruling follows a dispute that has been ongoing for over a decade.

Vaccine-preventable Human Papillomavirus (HPV) cancers have cost Australia more than $130 million over the past four years. HPV is linked to several cancer types, including cervical, throat, and anal cancers.

Fortescue Metals Group has been fined $108 million for failing to adequately compensate Indigenous employees.

Australia's budget deficit for this year is slightly lower at $28 billion, while the budget is set to remain in the red over the forward estimates. Jim Chalmers stated Treasury has tried to give a sense of severity amid global uncertainty.