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Tax time can be testing for anyone, but the ATO needs to take a different path for First Nations communities. It’s the message from the Tax Ombudsman Ruth Owen, and she’s conducting a systemic review of the tax offices’ engagement with First Nations taxpayers. Image: Image: Screen Capture via ATO Produced By: Mark Hides Featured …
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Fuel prices have remained at high levels. Even with the federal government temporarily halving the fuel excise for three months, petrol is still averaging around $2.25 a litre. For some Australians, that’s manageable. But for others, particularly multicultural communities, low-income workers who rely on long commutes, and regional households already facing higher baseline price, the …
A new report shows women are disproportionately affected by a lack of reproductive health care, with 90 percent of working women experiencing period pain. The report from the Bankwest Curtin University shows the lack of a universal reproductive health leave policy costs more than $21 billion a year to the economy. The Health Services Union …
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The government is moving forward with detailed planning for a high-speed rail link between Sydney and Newcastle, aiming to reduce travel time to just one hour. This major investment could transform the region’s growth, economy, and housing markets. Image: Image from Shutterstock Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In Story: Professor Chris Pettit – UNSW’s City …
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The election of Angus Taylor has seen the new opposition leader reward some of his key lieutenants in his ministry shake-up, as he aims to take the fight up to the government of the day. This has seen the return of some of the conservative warriors such as Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and also the return …
Women over 55 are experiencing homelessness, according to the 2021 Census. According to a report released by Housing for the Aged Action Group and Social Ventures Australia, most women experiencing homelessness have never been homeless before. Older women often try to seek temporary shelters with friends or relatives, live in their car, or even endure …
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Homelessness has been an ongoing issue on the Gold Coast. But, could it be that some of our rough sleepers are turning down opportunities to find shelter? It seems to be the view of Queensland Housing Minister Sam O’Connor… However, the situation is more complex than just finding shelter. Image: Image from Shutterstock Produced By: …
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Brisbane’s economy has officially surged past $200 billion for the first time, marking a remarkable 16 per cent growth over just four years. Record jobs, booming investment, and a thriving experience economy are transforming the city into one of the fastest-growing urban economies in Australia and the Asia Pacific. But what does it mean for …