This week is all about higher wages and lower taxes for workers, and a fair go for first homebuyers.

Labor is halving the fuel excise which will cut 26.3c a litre off the cost of petrol and diesel, and dropping the heavy vehicle road user charge to zero.

I’m heading to Washington DC today to engage with economic ministers at meetings of the G20 and the IMF and World Bank.

6.2M workers will benefit from Labor's $1,000 instant tax deduction, with a maximum saving of $470, and an average saving of $205. This is all about helping workers cut back on the paperwork and saving them time and money at tax time.

For too long the intersection of the housing market and the tax system has shut whole generations of Australians out of the dream of home ownership. That’s why we’re leveling the playing field to help more young people buy a home of their own.

Big thanks to everyone who joined our full day of discussions with private sector economists, as we work towards our fifth Budget in May.

Inflation is higher than we’d like and we know that puts Australians under pressure, that’s why we're taking action by rolling out cost-of-living help including two more tax cuts, and getting the budget in much better condition than we inherited.

Supporting and fast tracking important investments in biofuels and electric heavy vehicles is all about making our supply chains more reliable and our economy stronger and more resilient.

Covered a lot of ground with Tom McIlroy and Patrick Commins on The Guardian Full Story podcast, including housing and tax reform and the economic context and priorities underpinning the Budget.

Real pleasure to sit down with Alan Kohler for the first episode of his new podcast That’s Business. We covered a lot of ground: consequences for our economy and our budget from the war in the Middle East, the energy transformation as a matter of national security, and the technological revolution

April 8, 2026 was one of the most intense bursts of violence seen anywhere in recent history. Dozens of children were killed and hundreds were made homeless. "If we ignore that day, we're not just witnessing it. We're allowing it to happen again, anywhere," says @james-unicef.bsky.social.

chloe protest an injustice (brindle greyhound yipping at the world because another greyhound is chewing a treat she won't eat.)

So turns out tesla isn't the world's biggest EV seller anymore. It's now BYD. And get this; BYD achieved all this despite being banned from selling their EVs in the US, while tesla is freely allowed to sell theirs in China. BYD is out there pushing the limits of EV technology. Kudos to them!

#BTTC - Duffy resorts to whataboutism to defend spending parts of 7 months on a roadtrip: @mariagf.bsky.social @vmhydrangea.bsky.social @spellbound1311.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social @johnd62.bsky.social @auberon.bsky.social @dababa2025.bsky.social @coko.bsky.social @kygrannyof12.bsky.social

Welches Land hat nochmal den geistesgestörtesten Präsidenten? Trump sagt, er könnte 2028 und möglicherweise auch 2032 im Amt bleiben. www.reddit.com/r/justincase...

Anyone who’s ever heard of billiard legend Van Hammersly

Behind the scenes highlights from the set of 'Power Ballad', with the cast and director of the film. Starring Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Beth Fallon, Havana Rose Liu, and Jack Reynor. In theaters June 5. #PowerBallad #NickJonas #PaulRudd

Minnesota update: The MN National Guard is on standby and distinguishable by high-visibility reflective vests. This is how the Guard is identified vs federal agents. Knowing the difference matters. Please stay aware and stay safe. Source: Minnesota National Guard

I joined @seiu.org to protest Republicans' latest reconciliation bill which includes $350 billion more for Trump's immigration enforcement machine. Democrats have been successful in withholding funding for ICE, so Republicans are trying to abuse the reconciliation process to push ICE $ through.

a mental organism for...? #capfact #captainamerica #comics #marvel #mcu

Granit #Xhaka und der AFC Sunderland spielen in der kommenden Saison Europa League

SHIDA WITH THE KENDO STICK! Watch #AEWDoN LIVE on HBO Max PPV

#AEW #DoubleOrNothing 2026 - #SamoaJoe says nope to #WillOspreay | #vhs

Deep breaths, you got this, you can do this.... ok let's go! Yeah ... No no I don't like that nope!! #ResidentEvil7BiohazardGoldEdition #NintendoSwitch2

On May 25, the search for the man whose vessel was found on Sunday was called off. Details: https://www.khon2.com/local-news/missing-man-found-vessel-waianae/ 

🔴 #ULTIMAHORA | Desenes de persones reben a l'Aeroport del Prat la vintena d'integrants de la Flotilla detinguts i deportats per Israel 🗣️ Ariadna Masmitjà, portaveu de la Global Sumud Flotilla

Good Morning 🌄 🌞 Every morning brings a new chance to bloom and shine 🌹💕 #RiseAndShine #nature #life #GoodMorningEveryone #NewDayNewStart #cat #PositiveVibesOnly #birds #MorningInspiration #BeautifulMoments #StayHappy #MotivationDaily #NatureMagic #PeacefulVibes #Happiness

Japanese bbq is amazing #travel #japan #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #tiktokjapan #asia #anime #foodie #japanesefood #traveltiktok #asian #肉 #大阪

Island GYAL. 📍West Cork

Industrial farming stripped fulvic acid from the soil 60 years ago. Without it, minerals aren't bioavailable — to plants or to you. Fatigue, slow recovery, low immunity. Most people assume it's just how they feel. 👉 https://rakaposhiorganics.com/blogs/rakaposhi-organics/fulvic-acid-health-benefits

#IsraelTerroristState #FascistaseNazistas #ForaSionistas ✊✊✊😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬 "Que suas aldeias sejam queimadas." "Morte aos árabes, vamos estuprar suas mulheres." Esses foram alguns dos cânticos islamofóbicos e antiárabes entoados por colonos + Fonte: Quds News Do Canal do Telegram da @HispanTVBrasil

Fakt mele, co mu slina do pusy přinese. Copak zapomněl, jakého uznání se mu dostalo od současné opozice za jeho projev v OSN? Který byl skutečně dobrý. (via @vaclavmoravec)

Thank you to everyone who showed up today to listen to @esmesilverthorn.bsky.social and I's hot takes! I'd like to thank @edenfables.bsky.social for choosing me as her raid target and showing off my raid cards! 💀🧡 We raided @honekoao.bsky.social who was putting some of her merchandise together 💀🤙

Yisraël🇮🇱 Taking care of it’s neighbour. Am Yisraël Chai🇮🇱

Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis): Symptoms, Causes, Complications, Diagnosis, Treatment #Elephantiasis #iprkashmishra #MedicalEmergency #medicalNotes #LymphaticFilariasis

Big corporations have way too much power in America today, and the President has doubled down on it by filling up their coffers and giving them a seat at the table in decisions of war and peace. This is an outrage, and in Congress I’m working to bring the power back where it belongs: We the People.

Tribute to Bob Marley Feb 6,1945-May11,1981

Getting ready for kindergarten is about more than ABCs and 123s. Do you know which skills matter most before the first day of school? If you have a child starting Kindergarten this fall, watch to learn the social-emotional skills that help young children start school with confidence.

THE SHADOW FILES is on its way and the details are here, along with other related news. kenpenders.com/the-ship-has...

The problem w/ Traditional Media&Religious-Congregations's that they use Legacy&Nepotism to lie w/ Lectures&Sermons from every pulpit that's pro Xenophobia&Hate. Learned&Perfected tactics of the kkk in the South has transferred to our Federal Gov't via Subsides Royalty: oligarchs&corporations. 🗽🦁✝️

BTS Ryan Tedder to interviewer Zach Dang www.instagram.com/reel/DY8DTAY...

Image and video created on the #metaai app #aiart #aiartcommunity #aiartwork #aiartist

#iran #hormuz #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/2026-05-16/us/Politics/ch/bs/德黑兰将在新的霍尔木兹机制下收费：伊朗安全官员-/-谁控制霍尔木兹海峡？伊朗的收费计划可能重塑全球海事秩序/1278195

Eddie Rosario to retire? Scout Hector Zepeda has gotten word that the 11-yr veteran left fielder will do just that. #Minnesota #Atlanta #baseball ##theopinionguy

LCI (x.com/LCI) 2027 : sondage exclusif dévoilé sur LCI "Dans 10 sur 11 configurations, les candidats du bloc central, Edouard Philippe ou Gabriel Attal arriveraient au second tour.", analyse @FredericDabi (x.com/FredericDabi) , directeur général de l'IFOP

I don't take any corporate PAC, crypto, or AI money and I never will. That's why I can have a real AI plan that works for working people, instead of just giving a slap on the wrist to tech oligarchs.

Why so many failings in the Noah Donoghue case? Ignoring basic cell phone data is a very basic mistake. #JusticeForNoah #PSNI #Ireland #MothNews

Your B2B social media doesn’t have to be complicated. Clarity, consistency, and value-driven content = real leads and growth. Check this carousel & get more updates: www.xdminds.com/social-media... #B2BMarketing #SocialMedia #Growth #b2b #bskymarketing #XDMinds #digitalmarketing

🧠 ❤️ 'Mae iechyd fy ymennydd yn rhywbeth sydd yn bwysig iawn i mi.' Mae cyn-chwaraewr rygbi proffesiynol o Wynedd wedi cychwyn her o redeg 200 marathon mewn 100 o ddiwrnodau i gefnogi elusennau anafiadau i’r ymennydd.

Taster clip - @michaelemann.bsky.social discusses the deleterious impact of AI, social media and mis- and dis- information. ⚛️🧪

Since I posted my first Voice Over test on Saturday. I respectfully understand few saw it. Therefore, I'll repost it again. It is the Unfinished Opening Scene of "War Between Queens." It's only 2min 18sec long, but that's to cover the actual dialog between the Supreme Comm & Dark Queen. #AIVideo

I found the special episode of #cdrama #ASplendidMatch on the dark side. It's 18 minutes of unreleased scenes between #CiSha and #RenMin My favourite is the "cave scene" ❤️‍🔥 Sharing here with you because I fear it won't be released except on 🥭

The works causing the closure of the Main Library have now been successfully completed. As a result, the library will reopen from tomorrow 1 August at 10am and will remain open as usual. www.ucl.ac.uk/library/usin...

Cette trend était faite pour moi en fait les gars attendez j'en cook encore d'autres ! Oui c'est moi qui ai fait ce dessin y'a genre 3 ans 🤙🤙🤙 #fairycore #féepaschier #royaumedesfées #queer #fairy

🔴 #SAROS and then checking out the new Marathon season later! https://twitch.tv/danfinity

🌙🎶 R&B THURSDAYS AT HUSH 🎶🌙 Smooth sounds, cocktails, hookah & Queens nightlife energy all in one place 🍸💨🔥 NYC’s top DJs setting the vibe all night 🎧✨ 📍 Maspeth Queens https://hushloungegarden.com #HushLoungeGarden #RNBThursdays #QueensNightlife

Nashville- A crash moved over on I-40 westbound near Donelson Pike 12:20pm CT. Get Instant Tennessee Traffic Information Right Now With Commander Chuck's “LIVE” Traffic Video. Saving you Time and Gas Money. commanderchuck.net

The Man with the Golden Controller. Pre-orders are live today for the 007 First Light Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller: play.st/489wv7X

Motorcycle crash in Burlington, VT

Estados Unidos propuso aplicar un arancel de 12,5% a productos provenientes de Chile, argumentando que algunos bienes podrían estar vinculados al uso de trabajo forzoso.