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Top Stories Budget matches ALP's promises, but one key difference stands out The major parties are set for a fight on education funding as the Coalition uses last night's Federal Budget to neutralise Labor health promises. Find out if you're a winner or a loser in this year's Budget How will taxpayers, welfare recipients and small business owners fare in the year ahead? Explore who wins and who loses as a result of Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's 2019 Budget. Live: Treasurer hammers down $7.1b surplus promise Treasurer Josh Frydenberg declared Australia back in the black as he handed down his pre-election Budget last night, which doubled income tax cuts for millions of low and middle-income earners. Follow our live blog to see how it is received. Analysis: Budget 2019 is a last-ditch plea for forgiveness after years of Coalition infighting After a rocky six-year marriage, and one near-split, the Coalition has come begging for forgiveness ahead of a date with electors in the divorce courts in May, writes Andrew Probyn. Analysis: What happens if the Coalition is not elected? Well, presumably you can kiss this goodbye In this environment of global unpredictability, the very idea of forecasting four years into the future feels bizarre. Even more so when we know this to be a document drafted with next month in mind, writes Annabel Crabb. Use our tax cut calculator to find out what the 2019 Budget will mean for your hip pocket Josh Frydenberg is throwing around a few pre-election tax cuts in his Budget — use our calculator to find out how much better off you'll be. Harry and Meghan launch own Instagram ahead of birth of first child The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have launched their own official Instagram page in a move that further distances the pair from Kensington Palace and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Teacher accused of poisoning 23 kindergarten children in China The teacher, identified by the surname Wang, is believed to have adulterated the children's food with sodium nitrite, the Jiaozuo city police said on their official microblog. 'A somewhat cold impression': Japan's new 'Reiwa' era displeases some As the land of the rising sun prepares for a new Emperor in May, printers, citizens and pundits have questioned the meaning behind Japan's new imperial era, 'Reiwa'. Grandmother gives birth as surrogate for her son and his husband Cecile Eledge has been through menopause but was approved to carry a child for her son and his husband and has given birth to baby girl. Stoning, whipping and amputations: Brunei enacts Asia's harshest penalties for LGBT people The tiny nation of Brunei today introduces severe penalties for gay sex and adultery — stoning to death and whipping — despite global condemnation. Woven coffins and not-for-profit funerals: Breathing new life into the death trade The revolutionary undertaking in Port Kembla is an Australian-first, offering eco-friendly, personalised grief support and funerals that embrace music and art as therapeutic tools. 'I realised how much we had lost': Working to revitalise an Aboriginal language The Aboriginal language Gathang largely disappeared when its last fluent speaker died in the 1960s, and now the task of revitalising it has begun. Everyone at work pretty similar? Why hiring mini-mes is bad for business We're all prone to similarity bias, but bosses should be aware it can have a damaging impact on workplaces — and the bottom line. All-conquering Erin Phillips claims second AFLW best and fairest Despite rupturing an anterior cruciate ligament, Adelaide star Erin Phillips dominates the AFLW awards night, comfortably winning her second best and fairest honour after polling 19 out of a possible 21 votes. Theresa May to seek Brexit extension from EU to chase compromise with Labour party Prime Minister Theresa May says she will ask the European Union for a further delay to Brexit beyond April 12 to give her time to sit down with the Labour Party in a bid to break the impasse over Britain's departure. Off-duty police officer sits down to enjoy a sauna, recognises fugitive, makes naked arrest An off-duty police officer gives new meaning to the term "strip-search", arresting a violent fugitive in a sauna — while they are both naked. Man accused of praising Christchurch attack not allowed internet access for 'handyman' business An Adelaide man charged after allegedly posting comments online in support of the Christchurch terrorist attack loses his bid to be allowed to use the internet again. High roller racks up $43m debt in Queensland casino in five days, but won't pay A Singapore-based high roller is being pursued by the The Star casino after losing the equivalent of $8.6 million each day he spent on the Gold Coast before leaving the country and cancelling a blank cheque he'd put up as collateral. 'Male authoritarianism' is a problem, but women priests aren't the answer, says Pope The Catholic Church must acknowledge a history of male domination and sexual abuse of women and children, and repair its reputation among young people or risk becoming "a museum", says Pope Francis. 'I told her I was happily married': Ex top cop denies sexual relationship with Lawyer X Former Victoria Police assistant commissioner Jeff Pope has denied having a sexual relationship with Nicola Gobbo, the woman at the centre of a legal scandal miring the state's justice system also known as Lawyer X. Analysis and Opinion Ultimately, there is no magic pudding — we'll end up paying for tax cuts By Stephen Long A last-ditch plea for forgiveness after years of Coalition infighting By political editor Andrew Probyn Budget surplus next year hides tax cut time bomb down the line By business reporter Michael Janda We've seen this act before, performed by another artist By Annabel Crabb World Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak faces more than 100 years prison today — here's why   Nipsey Hussle mourners 'critically injured' in stampede at vigil for slain rapper   NASA chief criticises India over debris from anti-satellite weapon test   Business Budget surplus next year hides tax cut time bomb down the line   What's in the Budget for business?   Budget sliced and diced: Where every dollar comes from, and how it's spent   Politics Live: Treasurer hammers down $7.1b surplus promise   Ultimately, there is no magic pudding — we'll end up paying for tax cuts   Live: NSW Now: Sydney swallowed by fog and trains disrupted by Aboriginal artwork discovery   Sport All-conquering Erin Phillips claims second AFLW best and fairest   Smith and Warner's ball-tampering bans are over — but it's been a bit of an anti-climax   Tyrone Phillips quits Panthers after drink-driving charge   Science and Technology NASA chief criticises India over debris from anti-satellite weapon test   Six questions for a space archaeologist, who has a dire warning for Earth   Mars methane confirmation the 'ultimate prize in planetary exploration'   Environment Tourists flee as falling slabs of Icelandic glacier create huge waves   Will climate change be devastating for Kakadu National Park?   Naked protesters turn Brexit debate on head, turning other cheek over climate change       Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to starnewsposting@gmail.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. 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