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Mathias Cormann has been nominated for the position of secretary general of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.

About 2,500 new affordable homes are expected to be supported through an extra $1 billion outlined in the federal budget.

The state government has done little to support struggling households and businesses and left the heavy lifting to the federal government, according to Dean Nalder.

Australia's refugee intake has been quietly cut by 5,000 places a year, leaving advocates up in arms.

The state government has announced free infrastructure-related training for up to 250 students, as part of a wider $57 million initiative.

Scott Morrison denies his government's budget hinges on a coronavirus vaccine being found next year, saying various tax cuts and business incentives will roll out regardless.

Keeping Western Australians safe and creating jobs will be the major focus of a pre-election state budget that is expected to forecast a modest surplus.

Click through for a summary of initiatives in the $74 billion JobMaker package, including a $4 billion wage subsidy and $3.5 billion of research incentives.

Federal net debt is set to peak near $1 trillion, with $416 billion of cash deficits projected as the government locks in higher spending.

The federal government will spend $1.2 billion to create more than 100,000 apprenticeships and traineeships in an effort to boost youth employment.

An instant asset write-off for new business investment and an immediate tax deduction for losses are key measures in the federal budget.

Western Australia is expected to deliver a $1.7 billion budget surplus, while the national budget is likely to record a deficit of around $83 billion.

The gradual reopening of other state borders is making it harder to justify following suit in Western Australia, the state's chief health officer says.

Reserve Bank officials have left the cash rate unchanged at a record low 0.25 per cent, allowing Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's federal budget to have the economic limelight.

Students and displaced workers can now access free short courses on horticulture, as part of the state government’s $229 million TAFE investment.

Original federal budget estimates have been blown away by COVID-19, while WA faces a different set of challenges.

University students will soon pay much more for law and arts degrees under controversial changes set to pass the Senate.

Premier Mark McGowan's decision to give every household a $600 credit on their power bill will undoubtedly be a great vote winner, but comes with issues.

The federal finance minister has questioned the wisdom of Western Australia handing down a budget surplus in the middle of a global economic downturn.

The federal government will spend $1.1 billion on Western Australian road and rail projects, as part of a broader infrastructure package.

Every West Australian household will receive a $600 credit towards their electricity bills as part of the upcoming state budget.

Every Western Australian household will receive a $600 credit towards their electricity bills as part of the upcoming state budget.

The Town of Cambridge has had its injunction against Local Government Minister David Templeman upheld by the Supreme Court of WA.

Federal MPs are being urged to develop national principles to protect Aboriginal cultural heritage following the destruction of the Juukan Gorge rock shelters.

President Donald Trump has tested positive for COVID-19, 32 days before voters in the United States will head to the polls.

The federal government's $1.5 billion plan to kick start the nation's manufacturing sector presents a once in a lifetime opportunity to restructure the economy.

The state government has announced Synergy will investigate building a 100 megawatt battery.

New Zealanders will soon be allowed to visit NSW and the Northern Territory when Australia opens its first international border since the coronavirus pandemic hit.

Western Australia will continue to be exposed to risks from ships arriving from coronavirus hotspots, the maritime union has warned.

Western Australian authorities will keep a close watch on the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria amid growing pressure to reopen the state's borders.

Senior cabinet ministers are promising big changes in aged care after a damning report criticised the federal government's coronavirus response.

A Western Australian healthcare worker who approached COVID-infected ship crew without protective equipment has tested negative but been placed into quarantine.