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Last year the Labor government was re-elected with an historic majority, and last night the treasurer delivered what he calls a ‘big reform’ budget, aimed at tipping the scales on tax policy to help younger Australians get onto the property ladder. For some it’s a budget betrayal that won’t do anything to improve house prices but UNSW economist Richard Holden reckons it’s a waste of a good mandate.      

The shadow of the war in Iran hangs over US President Donald Trump  as he jets off to Beijing for talks with his Chinese counterpart. What might the US president be willing to sacrifice to court favour with Xi Jinping? Could it be a shift on America’s policy on Taiwan? And does Beijing now feel emboldened to follow through on its ambition for reunification?

And a new collaboration between South Korean musician Sunny Kim and Ensemble Ochaye inspired by the life giving element that transcends cultures, borders and time: water.