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“Any cash handout from Chalmers will only be swallowed up by the mortgage” with Ben Harvey.

Any cash handout will only be swallowed up by the mortgage

In tonight’s show, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers reportedly set to announce a $200 - $300 cash splash for every worker, Ben Harvey explains why the federal budget handout won’t do any favours for homeowners.

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A Government cash splash will be working in direct opposition to the RBA. Pictured: RBA Governor Michele Bullock and Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

RBA and Chalmers pulling in opposite directions

EDITORIAL: A Government cash splash will be working in direct opposition to the RBA. And looking at the big picture beyond a possible small Government sugar hit, we will all be the losers.

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The Devil Wears Prada 2 is, of course, a fantasy, but it’s a fantasy that audiences — especially, it seems safe to say, female audiences — are flocking to. 

The Devil Wears Prada 2 makes me miss the #GirlBoss era

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is, of course, a fantasy, but it’s a fantasy that audiences — especially, it seems safe to say, female audiences — are flocking to. 

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A government that has spent four years splashing cash, driving up inflation and interest rates, is now promising to become fiscally conservative.

With inflation out of control, Jim Chalmers sees the light

AARON PATRICK: A government that has spent four years splashing cash, driving up inflation and interest rates, is now promising to become fiscally conservative.

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The Whitlam years were the cradle period for the establishment of the Centre for Independent Studies

GREG LINDSAY: Small government is as important now as ever

The cost-of-living ‘crisis’ means individuals and governments change how much they spend. If individuals kept more of their own income the crisis would lessen.

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AI never needs to sleep, never tries to form a union and often outperforms real people on real tasks; of course companies will want to replace human beings with this human-being-replacement machine. 

Why the AI job apocalypse (probably) won’t happen

AI never needs to sleep, never tries to form a union and often outperforms real people on real tasks; of course companies will want to replace human beings with this human-being-replacement machine. 

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Ben Harvey explains why Albo’s changes to negative gearing and Roger Cook’s eviction laws are going to make the residential investment a black hole, meanwhile the Government schemes to fix the housing shortage are exacerbating the problem at the same time.

Residential property is usually a pig of an investment

Ben Harvey explains why changes to negative gearing and State eviction laws are going to make the residential investment a black hole, as Government schemes to fix the housing shortage exacerbates the problem.

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The truth has always been out there for those who would listen. Not enough did before blood flowed at Bondi.

The reality of everyday anti-Semitism emerges

The truth has always been out there for those who would listen. Not enough did before blood flowed at Bondi.

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Prime Minister Albanese admitted that just 12 months in he’s already delivered all of his 2025 election promises, so underwhelming was his very short list of promises.

It’s about time Anthony Albanese showed some courage

Prime Minister Albanese admitted that just 12 months in he’s already delivered all of his 2025 election promises, so underwhelming was his very short list of promises.

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Craig Bellamy has been diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disorder.

Why the ‘fighter’ in Storm boss will rise

If I can offer Craig Bellamy one piece of advice as he enters this most challenging chapter of his life — do what makes you happy.

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The entry to Old Timers Camp, Alice Springs.

It’s time for an honest discussion about town camps

Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy said it was not the time for a discussion about town camps. But if not now, when?

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Three assassination attempts in as many years have handed Donald J Trump the unwanted title of most targeted president in US history, Ben Harvey writes.

Want to make a hero out of a politician? Try to shoot them

BEN HARVEY: A message to wannabe political assassins: you’re not helping your cause.

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In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey explains why a decision made when Kevin Rudd was Prime Minister means budgets for the next decade are at the mercy of boomers.

UP LATE: Why boomers are to blame for Budget woes

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey explains why a decision made when Kevin Rudd was Prime Minister means budgets for the next decade are at the mercy of boomers.

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Kozzy Pickett is challenging Marcus Bontempelli as the AFL’s best player.

Bontempelli’s greatest rival for title of AFL’s best player

He has been the undisputed king for several years in my opinion, but now there is a challenger to the throne.

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