The Treasurer says “pressure is a privilege” as he hands down his third budget in two years.

The treasurer predicts tomorrow night's Budget will help get inflation under control by Christmas likely leading to interest rate cuts for mortgage holders. The bold forecast is at odds with the Reserve Bank's view that sees consumer prices rising unchecked this year.

Surfing in Sydney's West is no longer a pipe dream with the state's first wave park now open. Surfers of all skill levels are being encouraged to catch the 'perfect' wave at the Olympic Park lagoon. 7NEWS.com.au #OlymicParkLagoon #7NEWS

We've been given our first glimpse of the $700 million Rouse Hill Hospital following years of political to-ing and fro-ing. The premier vowing construction will begin soon but many locals remain unconvinced. 7NEWS.com.au #RouseHill #7NEWS

Tensions have spilled over on floodplains along the Hawkesbury Nepean with a war of words between leaders. A local Mayor claims the premier has ignored her pleas for a meeting about Warragamba Dam. 7NEWS.com.au #WarragambaDam #7NEWS

A man accused of killing schoolgirl Charlise Mutten allegedly shot her in the head and back before dumping her body in a barrel. Justin Stein is on trial for murdering his partner's daughter 2 years ago. The jury told he had ongoing drug problems and a criminal history.

For the next few days, Sydney will be the style capital of the world as tens of thousands attend Australian Fashion Week. 7NEWS.com.au #SydneyFashionWeek #7NEWS

The state cabinet has spent the afternoon debating new legislation that would keep the worst domestic violence offenders behind bars. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS

Police and the NRL are investigating allegations of racial abuse towards Souths stars Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker. 7NEWS.com.au #NRL #7NEWS

While the NRL's out of town for Magic Round, the AFL's taking the 'free kick' they missed in Sydney last year, putting the Swans and Giants back in the spotlight. 7NEWS.com.au #AFL #7NEWS

Harry and Meghan have wrapped up their tour of Nigeria with claims they've shut out any critical coverage. The Duke and Duchess drew big crowds on what's officially being called a 'private tour'. youtu.be/RStI0JRhk80 Hugh Whitfeld #7NEWS

A cruel new cyberbullying trend is spreading on social media with hundreds of posts showing Australian students being humiliated. It comes as South Australia investigates banning children from using social media altogether. youtu.be/NrFhQufCCBc #7NEWS

Two skydivers with a need for speed have conquered a London landmark, becoming the first to fly through the Tower Bridge. The Austrian daredevils reaching speeds in excess of 200km an hour. youtu.be/xTcMMqNgflY Blake Johnson #7NEWS

Daytime testing for the Parramatta Light Rail is now underway with the first passengers set to board within months. But with trams now rolling through the streets there's a new challenge how to keep pedestrians and other drivers out of the way. youtu.be/MZ5SkGNZYJc #7NEWS

Convicted killer Chris Dawson has launched an appeal arguing there's no proof his wife wasn't alive after he was supposed to have murdered her. The court also heard he loved Lynette as well as his teenage girlfriend. 7NEWS.com.au #ChrisDawson #7NEWS

There was chaos at a school swimming carnival today when a fire at the Sydney Aquatic Centre sent 2000 students running for the doors. Investigators believe it started in a solar panel and quickly engulfed the roof. youtu.be/es80KI1gAho #Swimming #7NEWS

A pilot is being praised for keeping very calm in a crisis after he was forced to make an emergency landing in Newcastle. His passengers were on a 60th birthday joy flight but there was no joy until they touched down safely. youtu.be/Jk4BUkiyfLQ #7NEWS

Protests, threats of a walk-out and even shock disqualification all overshadowed this year's Eurovision song contest. So, it was fitting that the team from famously neutral Switzerland took the crown. 7NEWS.com.au Joel Dry #Eurovision #7NEWS

Treasurer Jim Chalmers MP is promising cost of living help in the form of energy and rent relief in Tuesday's federal budget. The papers have been printed and will contain billions more for health and pay rises for aged and childcare workers. Mark Riley #auspol #7NEWS

There were moving tributes and plenty of tears in honour of murdered brothers Callum and Jake Robinson. Their heartbroken father led a special paddle out into the San Diego surf they loved so much. youtu.be/g_JQJoUO9AY Mylee Hogan #7NEWS