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Melbourne MP Kate Byrne secures $12m infrastructure pledge as electorate braces for budget cuts

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Melbourne MP Kate Byrne secures $12m infrastructure pledge as electorate braces for budget cuts

Federal funding for Carlton and inner-city renewal projects announced as Albanese government faces growing pressure over economic management.

By Melbourne Federal Desk · 4 July 2026

Melbourne residents brace for tax cuts and cost-of-living relief as 2026 budget changes take effect

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Melbourne residents brace for tax cuts and cost-of-living relief as 2026 budget changes take effect

The federal budget's tax adjustments and energy bill supports offer immediate relief, but economists warn the benefits may be unevenly distributed across Melbourne's neighbourhoods.

By Melbourne Federal Desk · 4 July 2026

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