The Blues are yet to enjoy success in Newcastle, a fact they are mindful of ahead of the first Women's State of Origin match against the Maroons.
Labor's proposed 30% minimum tax on trust distributions impacts 210,000 small businesses. Restructuring relief is offered, but clarity on state stamp duty and accounting costs is needed, creating a difficult choice for businesses.
A Grattan Institute report alleges the Pharmacy Guild of Australia uses its political influence and backroom deals to secure profits, leading to higher medicine costs for Australians. The guild negotiates significant taxpayer funding annually.
Australia has signed a deal to export unenriched uranium to India, potentially worth billions. However, Western Australia, which holds vast uranium deposits, maintains a mining moratorium, sparking a debate between industry proponents and environmental groups over its future.
The article reflects on the decline of stand-alone TAB agencies in NSW, using the author's childhood memories of the Cessnock TAB as a backdrop. It contrasts the past, where TABs were distinct gambling venues, with the present, where gambling is integrated into pubs, clubs, and accessible via smartphones, leading to a broader participation and the obsolescence of traditional agencies.
Australia inked a deal to export unenriched uranium to India, potentially worth billions. However, Western Australia, home to vast deposits, maintains a mining ban, sparking debate. Proponents cite economic benefits, while opponents raise environmental and safety concerns.
Australian artist Julie Aldridge is battling widespread copyright infringement of her "Sunset Wave" mosaic, with replicas appearing on platforms like Temu and Pinterest without her permission or compensation. Legal experts confirm it's a clear case of infringement, highlighting the challenges artists face in protecting their work.
