Australia
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Don’t expect many happy returns from the tax office
Tax returns are likely to be scarcer and smaller this year following the scrapping of the low- and middle-income tax offset and more onerous working-from-home deductions. The Australian Taxation Office …
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Early morning earthquake rattles regional Victoria
A 4.6-magnitude earthquake has rattled residents in regional Victoria, with thousands of people feeling the early morning tremor. Geoscience Australia said the earthquake struck at 1.32am on Friday near Rawson, …
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Vic government retreats on payroll tax for Greek schools
On Thursday, the Victorian government retreated on its new payroll tax for non-government schools. Now the new payroll tax will apply only to those schools that charge $15,000, or more …
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NSW doctor charged with assaulting woman
A NSW doctor based in Bondi has once again attracted police attention after allegedly attacking a woman in Dover Heights which breached a recent domestic violence order. According to The …
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Ex-NSW premier Berejiklian speaks after corrupt finding
Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian says she’s always worked her hardest “in the public interest” despite findings she acted corruptly while in a five-year relationship with a fellow Liberal MP. …
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Chris Christofi leads fundraising efforts in Victoria to support homeless Australians
Multi-award-winning entrepreneur, property investor, and author Chris Christofi has raised over $117,000 for the Vinnies CEO Sleepout. Christofi now sits first for donations in Victoria and third nationally, it is …
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Surname snag puts Vic e-licence scheme on a bumpy road
A Victorian digital licence pilot is off to a poor start after 57,000 customers received emails with incorrect surnames. The state’s licensing and registration company VicRoads said the error, which …
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At least three Greek-Australians listed by Daily Telegraph in Sydney’s 100 most influential people
There are at least three Greek-Australians that have made it into The Daily Telegraph’s Power 100 rankings for 2023, with one finishing inside the top ten. The highest placed is …
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South Australia takes action: ‘Rent bidding’ prohibited under new laws
In a proactive response to the ongoing housing crisis, the government of South Australia has taken a major leap forward by implementing a ban on rent bidding. This measure is …
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Australian universities climb in world rankings
Three Australian universities have been ranked among the top 20 higher education institutions in the world. The University of Melbourne came in at number 14 while the University of Sydney …