The Coalition to cut fuel excise as it opposes Labor's tax cuts.

The treasurer Jim Chalmers sets the stage for an electoral showdown with a surprise 17 billion dollar tax cut ... handing down a Budget focused on cost-of-living relief. 

Its Budget Day and easing cost-of-living pressures are expected to feature prominently in the Treasurer's speech. Will it provide the political momentum to give the Government a second term?

Years of deficits ahead with no surpluses in sight - Jim Chalmers manages expectations as he puts the final touches on his pre-election budget.

Australia's competition watchdog says Coles and Woolworths are among the most profitable supermarkets in the world.

The Government's pre-election pledge to lower the cost of drugs on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme - the Federal Health Minister Mark Butler speaks to AM.

Russia to pause attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure but refuses a wider ceasefire unless Washington withdraws military support for Kyiv.

Anxiety in Kyiv ahead of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin's meeting to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine.

The systemic failures in Australia's $20 billion childcare industry which are putting our children at serious risk.

Russia President agrees to a ceasefire with Ukraine, but wants further work on the peace deal.