What Changes From July 1? Key Tax, Wage and Cost-of-Living Updates for Australians
The start of Australia’s 2026–27 financial year brings a wide range of policy and regulatory changes that will affect workers, employers, families and businesses across the country….
Australia Day Debate Reignites During Melbourne Council Vote on Community Funding
A routine funding motion at Melbourne City Council has sparked a renewed debate over Australia Day, highlighting the continuing divisions surrounding how the city’s history should be…
Coalition Calls for Climate Authority Chair to Resign After Scrutiny Over Taxpayer-Funded COP30 Trip
Fresh political scrutiny has emerged over Climate Change Authority Chair Matt Kean after details of a taxpayer-funded overseas trip prompted the Coalition to question whether his public…
Australian House Prices Record Biggest Monthly Decline Since 2022 as Market Adjusts to Policy Changes
Australia’s housing market has recorded its largest monthly decline in home values since late 2022, providing the clearest indication yet of how recent policy changes and broader…
New Zealand Reviews Firearms Licence of Church Leader Amid Investigation Into Public Remarks
New Zealand authorities have temporarily suspended the firearms licence of Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki and seized his registered firearms while officials continue assessing recent public comments…
Anika Wells Faces Renewed Scrutiny as Political Debate Over Travel Expenses Continues
Questions surrounding federal Communications Minister Anika Wells’ use of parliamentary travel entitlements have resurfaced, with political opponents and commentators renewing calls for greater accountability while the government…
Investigation Examines Overseas Social Media Networks Promoting One Nation to Australian Audiences
Questions are being raised about the growing influence of overseas-based social media networks after recent investigations suggested that large volumes of political content supporting One Nation are…
New ‘Kyle and Karl’ Domain Registrations Spark Speculation Over Possible Media Venture
Fresh speculation is swirling around two of Australia’s best-known media personalities after a series of newly registered internet domain names suggested Kyle Sandilands and Karl Stefanovic could…
Anthony Albanese Defends Capital Gains Tax Changes as Government Pushes Housing Reform
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the federal government’s changes to Australia’s capital gains tax (CGT) system, arguing that reform is necessary because the country’s housing market…
From July 1: The Biggest Changes to Wages, Super, Leave and Household Costs Every Australian Should Know
Millions of Australians will notice changes to their finances from 1 July as a new financial year begins, bringing a wide range of reforms that affect wages,…