Get your tax right after COVID-19: ATO
The Australian Taxation Office anticipates COVID-19 will continue to impact the income and deductions taxpayers will be reporting in their returns this year.
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Renewables ambition solution to bill shock
Parts of Australia have avoided soaring power prices thanks to high levels of renewable energy as experts call for a faster national grid overhaul.
Road toll relief coming in NSW budget
The NSW government has announced cash relief for Sydney toll road users in the upcoming budget, but the opposition says it's a band-aid solution.
Brewery says cheers to carbon-neutral beer
Australia's first carbon-neutral certified, alcohol-free beer adds a new element to ales that a brewer hopes customers will savour.
COVID lockdowns arrest Australian crime
Harsh lockdowns and COVID-19 restrictions helped curb certain crimes across Australia, as new data shows physical assaults steadily declined in some states.
Older people warned of drowning risks
A Royal Life Saving study has highlighted drowning risks for older people in Australia, with one-fifth of deaths attributable to an unexpected fall into water.
Albanese wraps up two-day Indonesia visit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a visit to the Indonesian port city of Makassar, ending a two-day trip to the Asian nation for leader talks.
Rate spike ‘difficult news’ for households
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the 50 basis point increase in the cash rate by the Reserve Bank of Australia will be difficult news for households.
NSW wage boost ‘insult to injury’: unions
Nurses, teachers and other public servants will get a three per cent pay rise in the NSW budget, but workers are still planning further industrial action.
ASX falls 0.45 pct ahead of RBA meeting
The local bourse has mostly fallen ahead of a key decision on interest rates, but oil producers and coalminers gained with some hitting 52-week highs.
Tas premier backs conversion practices ban
Tasmanian Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff says he will table legislation in parliament to end conversion practices in the state.
China engaged in ‘act of aggression’: PM
Australia has raised concerns with Beijing after a Chinese aircraft flew dangerously close to an RAAF surveillance plane in the South China Sea region.
Airports defend operations during pandemic
Australia's airports say they are proud of how they held up during a brutal two years, after the ACCC accused them of making a "surprising" profit.
ATO says COVID tests could be a deduction
Taxpayers who took COVID-19 tests for work will be able to claim the cost on their tax return.
Guy Sebastian recalled to court over texts
Guy Sebastian has been recalled to the NSW trial of his former manager after a witness revealed the pair texted while the pop star was giving evidence.
Coalition open to Indigenous voice talks
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says he wants to see the detail for a proposed First Nations voice to parliament before the coalition supports it.
Treasurer contacts ACCC over gas prices
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the government is reviewing a number of options to counter rising energy prices as inflationary pressures strain household budgets.
Women, low-income areas ‘most generous’
Women and low-income earners are among Australia's most generous when it comes to donating to a good cause, new research by the Australian Red Cross shows.
PM commits to strengthen Indonesian ties
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said working closely with Indonesia was essential amid growing uncertainty in the region.
Google ordered to pay $715k to Barilaro
A judge has ordered Google to pay $715,000 defamation damages to former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro and referred Jordan Shanks for possible prosecution.
Dutton puts women, new faces on frontbench
Liberal leader Peter Dutton and Nationals leader David Littleproud have announced the opposition frontbench after losing government on May 21.
Evidence building on COVID-19 antivirals
Antiviral drugs designed to reduce the severity of COVID-19 have been approved in Australia and ongoing research suggests they could save lives.
PM raises concern over China Sea incident
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has raised concerns with China over the interception of an Australian maritime surveillance aircraft over the South China Sea.
Drones and tech keeping track of koalas
A hi-tech plan to generate big data sets will help protect Australian wildlife from disasters like the Black Summer bushfires.
Tasmania joins push to outlaw Nazi symbols
Tasmania is the fourth state to announce plans to outlaw Nazi symbols as state governments in Victoria, NSW and Queensland pursue changes.
Vaccine tech to help combat next pandemic
New mRNA vaccine technology could be used to combat any emerging diseases in Australia, virus experts say.
Aust premiere of Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis
Baz Luhrmann's biopic Elvis has premiered on the Gold Coast, with a crowd of hundreds watching the film's stars walk the red carpet.
PM arrives in Indonesia ahead of talks
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in Jakarta for key talks with Indonesia's president in his second overseas visit as leader.
Vic winding down COVID-19 response team
Victoria is winding down its COVID-specific bureaucracy, shifting to more localised pandemic management amid another tough winter for the health system.
Carbon-sucking mud lures climate investors
Blue carbon projects could provide a win for Traditional Owners, biodiversity and corporates who need to satisfy climate-savvy customers and offset emissions.
Industry warning over possible wage rise
The federal government has called for pay packets to not go backward as inflation rises, but industry groups have warned against a large minimum wage increase.