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Vic govt to build $148m teaching academy

The Victorian government will spend $148.2 million to establish an academy for the state's highest-performing teachers to hone their skills.

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A new academy will deliver advanced development for Victoria's leading teachers from January 2022.

Australia set to beef up biosecurity budget

The Morrison government is expected to pour more money into biosecurity in the federal budget, with the focus being on safeguarding the sector against threats.

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A serious biosecurity breach could cost Australian agriculture about $50 billion.

Frydenberg set to deliver substantially improved budget position

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will hand down his budget on May 11 amid hopes for a smaller deficit.

Why a beer at the pub could soon be a whole lot cheaper

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Major tax cuts are on the cards for whisky makers and small brewers.

Frydenberg will use next month’s budget to drive even lower unemployment

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg wants to see the unemployment rate at pre-pandemic levels or even lower.

Australia’s big blowout in government debt sustainable, according to new analysis

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Australian government debt is expected to be above 50 per cent of GDP for at least the next decade.