[2026-05-13 06:21 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: What the budget tax reforms mean for rents, housing prices and supply

Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/federal-budget-2026-what-capital-gains-tax-and-negative-gearing-changes-mean-for-rents-housing-prices-and-supply/30abbf82-e8f5-4833-ad2e-41c45b337fda

[2026-05-13 06:16 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Winners and losers in federal budget

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/winners-and-losers-in-federal-budget-20260513-p5zw6j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-13 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: How does the Parliament control public finance?

Snippet: Does control over public finance indicate the treasury is legally bound to report day-to-day operations to Parliament? This is where a confusion seems to have arisen among some Members of Parliament including the Leader of the Opposition who claim the treasury should have reported the misplacement of funds to Parliament as an immediate action.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/13/features/993796/how-does-the-parliament-control-public-finance/

[2026-05-13 06:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Targets and tests firm up for migrants under budget

Snippet: May 13, 2026 06:00 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/targets-and-tests-firm-up-for-migrants-under-budget/

[2026-05-13 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Millions Of Student Borrowers Are Defaulting: They Are 40 Years Old On Average

Snippet: The NY Federal published its latest report on Household Debt and Credit for the first quarter: the report showed total household debt increased by $18 billion, just a 0.1% increase, in Q1 2026, to $18.8 trillion.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/millions-student-borrowers-are-defaulting-they-are-40-years-old-average

[2026-05-13 05:30 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Aussies flying overseas to be slugged $80 in budget shock

Snippet: Hello and welcome to our live rolling coverage of last night's federal budget, this Wednesday May 13.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/federal-budget-2026-live-updates-jim-chalmers-latest-politics-news-headlines/eeb48370-e899-4b3a-8036-497a7cb37c49

[2026-05-13 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Political war erupts over holes dotting Coalition’s path to cash surplus

Snippet: The Coalition’s promised cash surplus could only be achieved through major infrastructure or service cuts, a leading economist has warned, as government modelling claims Opposition Leader Jess Wilson faces a budget black hole in the tens of billions of dollars.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/political-war-erupts-over-holes-dotting-coalition-s-path-to-cash-surplus-20260512-p5zvzl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-13 05:23 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Why the budget might not 'shift the dial' on home ownership

Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/federal-budget-2026-negative-gearing-cgt-changes/nzuyew1wi

[2026-05-13 05:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Stop trying to educate antisemites, invest in Jewish children, WJC president tells leaders

Snippet: The Jewish world must stop spending vast sums trying to persuade antisemites and instead invest in Jewish education, World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder told Jewish leaders in Geneva, warning that global Jewry faces “another dark hour” 90 years after the organization was founded in the same city.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-895959

[2026-05-13 05:19 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Can you break a promise? The government has just bet the house on it

Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/federal-budget-2026-haunted-by-ghost-of-election-past-labor-pushes-forward/5c565eca-395e-4da8-a907-4f4feb9d04f9

[2026-05-13 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: How Australians across generations feel about the budget

Snippet: About half of Arwen Nugteren's income goes to her rent.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-13/australians-across-the-generation-federal-budget/106666810

[2026-05-13 04:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Michigan loaned $35M to mobility center. Debt could cripple it, boosters say

Snippet: Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from a state-backed mobility research center supporters say is critical to keeping autonomous vehicle development in Michigan.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/michigan-autonomous-vehicles-loan-repayment-auto-industry-bf90e34611afabcdd7b0d368e4240318

[2026-05-13 04:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Will property tax changes level the playing field or raise the drawbridge?

Snippet: Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers have decided to take a "seek forgiveness, not permission" approach to housing changes. (ABC News: John Gunn)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-13/will-cgt-and-negative-gearing-make-housing-cheaper/106665146

[2026-05-13 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Labor bets the house on young Australians' desperation to buy their own

Snippet: Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers have made generational equity the test for this budget. (ABC News: Callum Flinn)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-13/budget-2026-young-australians-housing-trust-labor/106670006

[2026-05-13 04:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

Snippet: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine takes a photo before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on defense hearing on the budget request for the Department of Defense, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/top-photos-day-ap-s-photojournalists-66936ff63ba14bb3b8297bd378e5f2bb

[2026-05-13 04:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Crestfallen Commie Mamdani Abandons Planned Property Tax Hike On New Yorkers

Snippet: Looks like NYC's communist mayor has had second thoughts about extracting more taxes by raising New Yorkers' property taxes - something he vowed to do to help close a two-year deficit.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/crestfallen-commie-mamdani-withdraws-planned-property-tax-hike-new-yorkers

[2026-05-13 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Chalmers puckers up for fight over investor tax stings

Snippet: May 13, 2026 03:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/chalmers-puckers-up-for-fight-over-investor-tax-stings/

[2026-05-13 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Investor tax hikes boost home ownership, hit supply

Snippet: May 13, 2026 03:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/investor-tax-hikes-boost-home-ownership-hit-supply/

[2026-05-13 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Americans are spending their higher tax refunds on the basics versus luxury items: survey

Snippet: According to a new study, tax refunds are continuing to increase year-on-year — but half said they’ve had to spend it all on necessities just to get by.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/lifestyle/heres-where-americans-are-spending-their-higher-tax-refunds-survey/

[2026-05-13 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: My zero-budget urban greening hobby

Snippet: I WAS sitting under the canopy of narra trees I planted eight years ago in our little property south of Metro Manila and immediately got relief from the scorching heat. That day the temperature was 35°C. I grew over 30 narra trees from pods I picked up during my long walks.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/13/opinion/columns/my-zero-budget-urban-greening-hobby/2341771

[2026-05-13 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH firms rush AI spending over fear of falling behind

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/13/business/top-business/ph-firms-rush-ai-spending-over-fear-of-falling-behind/2342093

[2026-05-13 01:33 UTC+10:00] [Australian budget 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Budget 2026: Labor’s ambitious and politically risky changes, explained by Matilda Boseley – video

Snippet: Abolishing negative gearing for new investors, overhauling the capital gains tax discount and major cuts to the NDIS were were all expected in Tuesday night's budget. But what else was in there, and what does Jim Chalmers' 2026 budget mean for Australians? Guardian Australia's Matilda Boseley explains this year's winners, losers and surprises

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/video/2026/may/12/budget-2026-labor-ambitious-politically-risky-changes-explained-matilda-boseley-video

[2026-05-13 01:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF indicts two soldiers for smuggling cigarettes, stealing ammo, tax offenses linked with Gaza

Snippet: The IDF's military prosecution filed two additional indictments against two suspects ranked Sergeant First Class for offenses linked with smuggling goods into Gaza, tax offenses, and other offenses, the military said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-895925

[2026-05-13 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian budget 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The complete 2026 Australian budget: choose the news coverage that matters to you

Snippet: Select the federal budget topics you’re interested in to get the news tailored for you

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2026/may/12/complete-2026-australian-budget-choose-news-coverage-that-matters-to-you

[2026-05-13 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian budget 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Budget earmarks more than $600m for Bondi attack response, with half going to Australia’s Jewish community

Snippet: Funds flow to charities and other organisations, with Executive Council of Australian Jewry getting $124m for extra security

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/13/australia-federal-budget-2026-funding-for-jewish-security-bondi-ntwnfb

[2026-05-13 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian budget 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Rugby league, bird flu and drones: things you may have missed in the 2026 budget

Snippet: Buried in the Australian budget papers are a multitude of decisions that don’t make the headlines. Here are a few of this year’s

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/13/australia-federal-budget-2026-breakdown-explained-simple-detail-policies-projects-things-you-might-have-missed

[2026-05-13 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hochul forks over another $4B to bail out Mamdani’s NYC budget woes as she faces intense election pressure

Snippet: Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday is set to finally unveil his executive budget for New York City — without the property-tax increase he warned could be necessary if his “tax the rich” dreams evaporated.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/us-news/hochul-forks-over-another-4b-to-bail-out-mamdanis-nyc-budget-woes-as-she-faces-intense-election-pressure/

[2026-05-12 23:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Stocks Fall, Oil And Rates Rise As Inflation "Roars Back"

Snippet: US equity futures and bonds were lower as oil climbed, with a key inflation report showing the impacts of higher energy and supply disruptions stemming from the war in Iran. Stocks are poised to fall from all-time highs after the core CPI rose more than expected in April. As of 9:15am S&P futures ewere down 0.2% and Nasdaq futures dropped 0.7% as a slide in chipmakers and big tech names dragged down the market in early US hours.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/stocks-fall-oil-and-rates-rise-inflation-roars-back

[2026-05-12 23:13 UTC+10:00] [Airlines] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: EU doubles down on carbon tax for international flights

Snippet: BRUSSELS — The European Commission says it will push ahead with plans to charge airlines for carbon emissions from international flights, despite the risk of tensions with the United States and opposition from carriers already facing high jet fuel prices.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-doubles-down-on-carbon-tax-on-international-flights/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-12 23:12 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Budget reveals shock jump in immigration

Snippet: There will be 35,000 more migrants in Australia this financial year than previously expected, driven by fewer foreigners on temporary visas leaving, according to the budget papers.Immigration surged following the pandemic as the influx caught up from years of border restrictions, peaking at more than 550,000 in 2022-23, but has been steadily dropping since.The latest figures put net overseas migration at 295,000 in 2025-26 and 245,000 in 2026-27, up from last year's estimates of 260,000 this financial year and 225,000

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/federal-budget-2026-net-migration-figures-to-be-35000-higher-than-expected/a70953dd-969f-4ca2-83e8-d9f839b4a979

[2026-05-12 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: The biggest shake up to the tax system in years

Snippet: VIDEO: The biggest shake up to the tax system in years6h ago6 hours agoTue 12 May 2026 at 12:31pmHas Video Duration: 4 minutes 6 seconds.Watch 4m 6s

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-12/the-biggest-shake-up-to-the-tax-system-in-years/106672638

[2026-05-12 22:15 UTC+10:00] [Australian budget 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Labor’s ‘ambitious’ budget: will it be enough to fix the housing crisis? – podcast

Snippet: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down what he calls the most important budget in decades. As Donald Trump’s war on Iran continues to cause chaos around the world, and support for One Nation surges in Australia, the treasurer insists this is a budget that will ease economic pressures.But does the bold rhetoric stack up?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/may/12/labors-ambitious-budget-will-it-be-enough-to-fix-the-housing-crisis-full-story-podcast

[2026-05-12 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: 'Could Resonate Globally': Korea Sparks Market Chaos With 'AI Tax' Threat

Snippet: Korean markets were under pressure overnight after politicians floated the idea of tapping AI profits.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/could-resonate-globally-korea-sparks-market-chaos-ai-tax-threat

[2026-05-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Treasurer on broken election promises in the budget

Snippet: Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he won't be surprised if there's backlash over broken election promises in the federal budget.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-12/treasurer-on-broken-election-promises-in-the-budget/106672584

[2026-05-12 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Australia takes aim at rising fuel prices with annual budget

Snippet: Parliament House in Canberra. Treasurer Jim Chalmers says, "We're delivering a fairer tax system for workers, first home buyers and future generations." (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/australia-takes-aim-at-rising-fuel-prices-with-annual-budget

[2026-05-12 21:27 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Can changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax help you buy a home?

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/can-changes-to-negative-gearing-and-capital-gains-tax-help-you-buy-a-home-20260512-p5zw5u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 21:22 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Albanese has stood up for Australia’s largest taxpayer’: WA resources sector cheers federal budget

Snippet: Western Australia’s resources industry says Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers appears to have recognised the importance of the mining sector in funding the nation’s big spends, after he highlighted the impact the ongoing conflict in Iran and the rising oil price has had on this year’s budget.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/albanese-has-stood-up-for-australia-s-largest-taxpayer-wa-resources-sector-cheers-federal-budget-20260512-p5zw5q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 21:10 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Chris Kohler's Three-Minute Guide to the 2026 Federal Budget

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/chris-kohlers-three-minute-guide-to-the-2026-federal-budget-20260512-p5zw5s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 21:03 UTC+10:00] [Australian budget 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Aukus costs balloon with more cash and staff for submarine agency amid ongoing search for nuclear waste dump

Snippet: Labor has announced funding for Australian Submarine Agency will jump to $512m in next financial year amid concerns the sovereign submarine fleet may never arrive

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/12/australia-federal-budget-2026-aukus-submarines-nuclear-defence-spending

[2026-05-12 20:54 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Family's heartbreak over dropped manslaughter charge

Snippet: The family of a 19-year-old woman whose body was found in a tip say it is a difficult day after prosecutors dropped a manslaughter charge against her accused killer.Marat Ganiev, 55, had been accused of killing Isla Bell in the early hours of October 7, 2024, before hiding her body in a fridge.Her remains were found at a rubbish tip in Melbourne's south-east six weeks later.LIVE UPDATES: Why 75,000 is the crucial number in tonight's budgetThe remains of Victorian teenager

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/isla-bell-updates-familys-heartbreak-over-dropped-manslaughter-charge-melbourne-victoria-courts/ca871258-169e-4a68-a9eb-5bf5f4f01afb

[2026-05-12 20:53 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: We asked everyday Australians what they thought of the budget. Here’s what they said

Snippet: We spoke to Australians about their hopes and concerns before, and immediately after, Jim Chalmers handed down his fifth budget.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/we-asked-everyday-australians-what-they-thought-of-the-budget-here-s-what-they-said-20260430-p5zsmw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 20:42 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Treasurer hands down ambitious budget amid global uncertainty

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/treasurer-hands-down-ambitious-budget-amid-global-uncertainty-20260512-p5zw5m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 20:35 UTC+10:00] [Economy & Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Chalmers’ budget. From landlord paradise to clever country?

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/chalmers-budget-from-landlord-paradise-to-clever-country/

[2026-05-12 20:25 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Budget 2026 ‘haunted by the ghost of Bill Shorten’

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/budget-2026-haunted-by-the-ghost-of-bill-shorten-20260512-p5zw5i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 20:22 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Charles Croucher presses Treasurer Jim Chalmers on 'ambitious' federal budget

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/charles-croucher-presses-treasurer-jim-chalmers-on-ambitious-federal-budget-20260512-p5zw5g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 20:20 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Andrew Probyn and Charles Croucher break down the 2026 Federal Budget

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/andrew-probyn-and-charles-croucher-break-down-the-2026-federal-budget-20260512-p5zw5h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 20:15 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Victoria urged to follow Canberra’s lead in property tax overhaul

Snippet: Property experts say the generational tax changes in Jim Chalmers’ budget, although well intended, will do little to address the most pressing crisis confronting Victoria’s moribund housing market – the prohibitive cost of building homes.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/victoria-urged-to-follow-canberra-s-lead-in-property-tax-overhaul-20260508-p5zv1q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 20:06 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Treasurer Jim Chalmers hands down federal budget

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/treasurer-jim-chalmers-hands-down-federal-budget-20260512-p5zw5c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 20:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Pressured media sector boosted by broadcast tax cuts

Snippet: May 12, 2026 20:00 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/pressured-media-sector-boosted-by-broadcast-tax-cuts/

[2026-05-12 19:59 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The budget in seven graphs: no big surprises but this may be one of the most ambitious moves to fix Australia’s finances | Greg Jericho

Snippet: With some long-awaited sanity on housing and taxes, including CGT and negative gearing changes, it’s one of the most important for good – but will still leave some out in the cold

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/grogonomics/2026/may/12/the-budget-in-seven-graphs-no-big-surprises-but-this-may-be-one-of-the-most-ambitious-moves-to-fix-australias-finances