Wayne Bennett returns to South Sydney #Rabbitohs on a $3m 3yr coaching deal. smh.com.au/sport/nrl/wayn…

A leading economist says the #budget “makes it harder” for the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates. My report for 10 News First

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his third federal budget, so what does it mean for Australians?
National Affairs Editor Hugh Riminton breaks down what is – and isn’t – in the budget.

In case you’re wondering, there is another $58m allocated in #Budget2024 for the Office of the Special Investigator, investigating alleged Australian war crimes. Wonder what they do all day..

Autumn plumage, Sydney

The corporate fighter fundraising platform goes bust.

(THREAD) This is a brief thread from a NYT-bestselling Trump biographer on what everyone—literally everyone—is missing about the 34 felonies Donald Trump committed to win the 2016 presidential election. This will change how you understand the 2016 election cycle.

Please RETWEET.

Interest rates are on hold but “we have to see the job through” against inflation, says RBA Governor #MicheleBullock . “There was a discussion (about raising rates again). If we have to, we will.” ⁦10 News First⁩

In Rockhampton for #BeefWeek , the PM spruiks a $519m Future Drought Fund to build resilience against future dries.

#BREAKING : Israel has begun evacuating parts of Rafah ahead of a large-scale ground offensive into the territory.
More than a million civilians are sheltering there after being forced to flee from other parts of the Gaza Strip | Hugh Riminton

Come and see the wonderful gentle comedy Limbo, and help raise funds for scholarships for Australians from refugee backgrounds. More details to come… ⁦John Mac Foundation⁩ #DengAdut

Treasurer Jim Chalmers pushes back on fears next week’s budget will be “expansionary” in spending, rather than “contractionary” and will therefore worsen inflation. He says that assessment is too “blunt”.

Some subtle, awkward truths on male violence, from Waleed Aly.
smh.com.au/politics/feder…

Markets are now giving a 50/50 chance of another interest rate rise by September, with no cuts until after the next federal election ⁦Financial Review⁩ afr.com/policy/economy…

For personal and professional reasons, I haven't been vocal about Palestine on this platform. But after yesterday, I want to make a few things clear for the record. (1/6)

A police investigation is underway after a surfer was fatally stabbed on the mid-north coast of New South Wales. A man in his 20s was found with multiple stab wounds at Coffs Harbour's Park Beach just before seven this morning, where he was taken to hospital, but later died.

The young son of 28 year old alleged DV murder victim Molly Ticehurst has had this message read at her funeral in Forbes today. “Dear Mum, I love you. I wish you were here. I miss you a lot. You were the best mum in the world. Love Nate.” 💔

Delighted to see ⁦Unilever⁩ Australia has been named among Australia’s best places to work. Ahem, take a bow my HR super-daughter Cait. ❤️

We need a word for dog-owner. Not one that’s too cloyingly sentimental, but one that recognises the bond. Any thoughts..?

Friedman is right afr.com/world/middle-e…