Jhonatan Narváez dedicated his Giro d'Italia stage four victory to his fallen UAE Team Emirates colleagues as another Aussie fell by the wayside as the race hit Italian soil.
Donald Trump and his family have profited $1.4 billion from crypto ventures, including a meme coin that collapsed, while investors face massive losses. The industry's shift towards AI data centers and the declining appeal of Bitcoin as a gambling instrument highlight its precarious state.
Seven Hobart venues closed suddenly after their owner, Pub Banc Group and Hotel Banc Group, entered voluntary administration. Operators cite challenging trading conditions, rising costs, and changing consumer behavior as key factors, prompting calls for government support to revive the city's night-time economy.
A proposed $80 million creative precinct in Launceston, backed by state and council funding, is under scrutiny as reports suggest the developer, Chris Billing, may have been operating insolvent companies with debts exceeding $16 million at the time. Community members and councillors are questioning the due diligence performed by authorities.
In Australia, you can claim your mobile phone and phone bills as a tax deduction if you paid for them, used them for work, and have records. For phones under $300, an immediate deduction is possible. For more expensive phones, depreciation over three years is claimed, with only the work-related portion deductible.
Alice Springs' Olive Pink Botanic Garden will host a new Indigenous Tourism Hub funded by a federal grant. This initiative, part of a larger $8.5 million tourism boost for Central Australia, aims to support Indigenous operators and attract visitors with free flights and new experiences.
Following a viral video detailing a "terrifying" roadside breakdown experience, NRMA will introduce an ID code system for customers and contractors to enhance safety. Comedian Laura Johnston's campaign, supported by over 27,000 petition signatures, led to the change, with RACQ also bolstering its identification processes.
