The federal budget at a glance

May 12, 2026 · Brisbane Times

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The Rugby Heaven experts pick their Wallabies backlines for the opening 2026 Test against Ireland in Sydney.
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Trump’s war a $15 billion budget hit – and it could get much worse
The federal government has been forced to spend billions to deal with the fallout from the war in the Middle East.
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AI rally pauses as Mideast ceasefire on ‘life support’
The euro has slipped 0.2 per cent to $US1.1762 ($A1.6225) and ⁠the Australian dollar has fallen 0.25 per cent to $US0.7