Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Federal Budget 2016: Business reaction and other top stories.

  • Federal Budget 2016: Business reaction

    Treasurer Scott Morrison delivers his post-Budget Press Club address in the Great Hall of Parliament House, Canberra. Picture: Ray Strange.BUSINESS groups have mostly welcomed Treasurer Scott Morrison’s first budget, which he described last night as an “economic plan” which will help Australia in its transition from the mining investment boom to a “more diverse” economy.New South Wales Business Chamber chief executive Stephen Cartwright said cutting tax rates for small and medium businesses to 2..
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  • Parents share grief after 'spirited' daughter Caitlyn Fischer killed in ...

    Parents share grief after 'spirited' daughter Caitlyn Fischer killed in ...
    Video will begin in 5 seconds. Teenager dies at international horse trials 19-year-old Caitlyn Fischer was killed in an accident at the Sydney International Horse Trials on Saturday. PT0M26S 620 349 The parents of a teenage girl killed during an equestrian competition have shared their memories of a "gifted" and "spirited" daughter, and the love she had for her horse."Our hearts are aching for our daughter and we have been overwhelmed by the support extended to us from members..
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  • Budget 2016: NSW Education Minister Adrian Piccoli disappointed ...

    Budget 2016: NSW Education Minister Adrian Piccoli disappointed ...
    Budget 2016: NSW Education Minister Adrian Piccoli disappointed Gonski not fully funded Updated May 04, 2016 14:34:59 New South Wales Education Minister Adrian Piccoli says he will keep pushing the Commonwealth to fully fund the Gonski plan, describing the education reforms as crucial to ensuring all children receive a fair go at school.Last night's federal budget allocated $1.2 billion for the nation's schools but fell short of providing funds to ensure Gonski is funde..
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  • Sydney ready for anything in ACL - Arnold

    Sydney ready for anything in ACL - Arnold
    Having topped their group in Asia for the first time, the Sky Blues are looking forward to a maiden Round of 16 tie against Shandong Luneng Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold fears no-one in the AFC Champions League (ACL) after the Sky Blues topped their "group of death" on Tuesday night. Despite losing 1-0 to outgoing ACL winners Guangzhou Evergrande in China, Sydney stayed at the top of Group H thanks to Urawa Red Diamonds' draw with Pohang Steelers. It was a great night for the A-League with Melb..
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  • Boutique hotel plans in central west NSW rejected after heritage and ...

    Boutique hotel plans in central west NSW rejected after heritage and ...
    Boutique hotel plans in central west NSW rejected after heritage and tourism concerns Posted May 04, 2016 11:57:18 Regional development and heritage have come head to head at Orange in central west New South Wales and heritage has won รข€“ for now.The Orange City Council has rejected plans for a boutique hotel in a move that is being hailed as an important benchmark for preserving the central west New South Wales city's heritage.More than 100 people attended a heated c..
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  • Darwin playwright's Broken nominated for second literary award

    Darwin playwright's Broken nominated for second literary award
    Darwin playwright's Broken nominated for second literary award Posted May 04, 2016 17:19:12 The Darwin author who took out top honours at the nation's richest literary awards this year has been shortlisted for the upcoming Nick Enright Award for playwrights in New South Wales.Mary Anne Butler made history when her outback tale Broken became the first play to ever win the Victorian Literary Award, a $100,000 prize."The initial seed of it came in 2007 and that was with ..
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  • Lukewarm response to budget from states and territories

    Lukewarm response to budget from states and territories
    It's offering tax cuts to small and medium businesses and a modest income tax break for 500,000 middle-income Australians to bolster the Coalition's election hopes and drive the economy. It's sparked mixed reactions from all sides of politics. "The government is setting out to ensure that our children and grandchildren have the opportunities they deserve in the future. That's why we've laid out an economic plan that will deliver jobs and growth for the future." Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull,..
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  • Budget 2016: Hotline to help parents divert children from radicalisation

    Budget 2016: Hotline to help parents divert children from radicalisation
    Video will begin in 5 seconds. Raihan Ismail slams 'teacher-profiler' proposal On ABC's Q and A on Monday night, Raihan Ismail opposed the government's proposal to ask teachers to identify possible targets for radicalisation among young Australians. Vision courtesy ABC. PT1M10S 620 349 Parents concerned their children are succumbing to religious radicalisation will be able to call a hotline for advice and counselling under a $4 million plan.The hotline is expected to be outsou..
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  • It's all quiet when Giants lose: Cameron

    It's all quiet when Giants lose: Cameron
    It's all quiet when Giants lose: Cameron Adam Curley  May 4, 2016 12:50 PM Giants respond, Jack's call, Sandi signs Nat Edwards with the latest news Leon Cameron says academy criticism only comes in after GWS wins GREATER Western Sydney coach Leon Cameron says heavy criticism of his club's recruiting zones and draft concessions from a number of Melbourne clubs is "water off a duck's back". Since the Giants' pulled off the be..
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  • Redknapp talks up 'South Coast Mariners' role

    Redknapp talks up 'South Coast Mariners' role
    Harry Redknapp may need to brush up on his knowledge of the A-League after explaining his new role with the "South Coast Mariners". Redknapp was referring to a consultancy position he has accepted with the Central Coast Mariners, who finished the recently completed domestic season bottom of the table after winning just three of 27 games. The club have described his responsibilities as "a consultant to the football department and connecting the club with his ties abroad". Mariners owner and cha..
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