Single parents will be given federal government assistance to purchase property, under measures included in Tuesday's budget.

While most coal-fired generators are demolished after their use-by date, the defunct Wallerawang power station in central-western NSW is being repurposed to help with Australia's renewable energy future.

Falling oil prices drag down energy stocks on the ASX, while ABS figures show snap lockdowns hurt retailers in February.

Many Queensland families are currently having to travel interstate to give their loved ones a natural burial, but now more councils are looking at providing it as an option at their cemeteries.

The agreement means the south-west Victorian plant, which consumes roughly 10 per cent of Victoria's energy, will be able to keep operating until 2026.