Victoria state budget 2026: state back in black forecasting two back-to-back surpluses 04. May 2026 (21:00) Labor’s 2026-27 budget shows state has recorded $700m surplus this financial year, first of its kind since before the Covid-19 pandemicFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictoria is back in black for the first time since the start of the pandemic, with Tuesday’s state budget to deliver an operating surplus and forecasting another next financial year.The 2026-27 budget, to be handed down on Tuesday afternoon, will show the state recorded a $700m surplus in 2025-26, largely in line with December’s pre-budget update of $710m and an improvement on the $611m forecast last May. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Drunken teen yob convicted for killing driver who stopped him boarding bus is back on streets after just 18 months - and he never spent a night behind bars
GRAHAM GRANT: Don't fall for Swinney's Honest John schtick - he and his SNP colleagues deserve to be consigned to oblivion on May 7
Judge apologizes to Trump WHCD alleged shooter after he complained about mediocre jail conditions
Reform council set to become first ever to quit government's refugee resettlement scheme as party says it proves they are putting British people first
SNP will plunge Scotland into 'fresh constitutional chaos' if they win Holyrood election