“What used to cost us $35 for a meal for two in 2023/2024 now costs $70-80 in 2024/2025. It's not just food—every expense has doubled, including insurance, medical costs, clothing, transport, and fuel."
The grants would support improvements such as new lighting, seating, pavilions, yards and show rings, along with the development of new attractions to draw visitors and boost local economies.
“Today we're delivering our election commitment to establish a home for Hindus in Western Sydney with more than a quarter of a million people in NSW now practising Hinduism."
The budget includes a major funding boost for domestic violence services, with $184.1 million in additional spending across prevention and support programs.
A familiar pattern in Canberra: Labor declares reform, the Greens declare pressure, the Coalition declares opposition, and young Australians remain locked out of the market.