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Aussie beer prices set to go up this week: Everything you need to know

A tax rate increase on alcoholic drinks will be applied again on Monday, bringing the beer levy to more than two dollars per litre, a new report claims.

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Australians will pay more for beer this week because of a tax increase.

West Australian government forecasts bigger budget surplus

The state government has projected a better-than-expected surplus for the year to June 30, with high iron ore prices providing a boost.

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WA Treasurer Ben Wyatt says a wage freeze will continue, as the state's expected surplus grows.

Drought puts a dent in NSW budget surplus

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NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet has announced a dip in the budget surplus forecast for 2019/20.

SA budget finishes strongly in the black

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SA Treasurer Rob Lucas has announced a budget surplus of $289m for the 2018/19 financial year.

NSW fire union budget claim not clear cut

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A union claim of a $12.9 million funding cut to Fire and Rescue NSW is ambiguous.

Victoria set to keep borrowing money

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Victoria's debt is set to jump on the back of borrowings to fund major infrastructure projects.