Why Chalmers has been bitten by the giveaway bug

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Today’s Headlines AM Edition, Wednesday May 15, 2024 Good morning, Canberra. It's going to be partly cloudy today with a top of 19 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital. Ricky Stuart poised to sign massive extension Rugby league: Ricky Stuart is poised to lead the Canberra Raiders into a remarkable 16th season. Why Chalmers has been bitten by the giveaway bug Analysis: Jim Chalmers delivered a $22 billion surplus in 2022-23. Barring some extraordinary disaster, he will deliver another, predicted at $9.3 billion. Build-to-rent homes to replace vacant PCYC site Property: The dilapidated former PCYC building in Turner will be replaced by affordable rental homes in a new partnership. The journalism you trust. Check out our digital subscription plans today. SUBSCRIBE 'Extremely impressive' kangaroo cull program set to begin Environment: The ACT's kangaroo culling program is "extremely impressive", an independent review has found. 'Menacing': the weird 'rule' around a big old tank Community: Why is the imposing, 2.7-metre Leopard tank facing towards Manuka and, by extension, towards the much-cherished Kokoda Memorial? Federal budget helps budding florist Budget: Opening a Canberra flower shop in 2021 was a dream come true for 33-year-old Lauren King. Cracking the silos: information-sharing now a requirement under new DV laws ACT politics: Laws aimed at delivering better lines of communication between agencies preventing and responding to domestic violence have been passed. Budget hope for Canberra families Budget: It's been a challenging time for Grace Sykes and her family, who have recently arrived in Canberra. ADF Parachuting School celebrates 50th anniversary with icy drop Community: The Australian Defence Force Parachuting School celebrated its 50th anniversary by putting on a show above Lake Burley Griffin. House of Representatives chamber at Old Parliament House gets a facelift Arts: The House of Representatives chamber at Old Parliament House has undergone "the biggest conservation program in its 97-year history". Branded Content Take your taste buds on a Barossa shiraz journey The spiritual heart of big, bold Australian shiraz, the celebrated region is steeped in wine heritage and is our most prolific shiraz producer. quick links Digital version of today's paper Premium subscribers can read a digital version of Today's Paper on all devices. Previous editions are also available. Discover Daily crosswords & sudoku Our Cryptic and Quick Crosswords, Sudoku, Word Search, Code Cracker and Ultimate Trivia are updated daily for premium subscribers. Discover Times Past Take a step back in history and see what was making news on the front page of the paper on this day in a past year. Discover © 2024 Australian Community Media 159 Bells Line of Road, North Richmond, NSW (2754) Aus Update your preferences Unsubscribe from this list We are passionate about keeping our communities strong, informed and connected.