Tax perks that property investors have used for decades to maximise profits and offset their losses will be restricted from tonight, in one of the most significant changes to the tax system in years.
A Queensland business was fined approximately $1,200 for transporting fire ant-infested bricks to a mine site, leading to the ants spreading to four other mines and necessitating a $1 million helicopter baiting program. The National Fire Ant Eradication Program is implementing stricter biosecurity measures.
A widespread Telstra outage has caused significant disruptions to train services across NSW, including the Hunter region and the Sydney-Canberra line. Emergency call services may also be affected, with authorities advising the use of non-Telstra devices. Airport operations and other services report varying degrees of impact.
A Manhattan high-rise building, formerly Pfizer's HQ, is unstable due to buckled columns and sagging floors. Evacuations and road closures are in effect as officials assess and plan reinforcements. The building was undergoing conversion to luxury apartments.
South Australian police have reported two boys, aged 14 and 17, for fighting in a public place after amateur "fight club" videos were posted online. Authorities are considering new laws to deter the organization of such events.
Australia grapples with a major Telstra network outage impacting emergency services and daily life. Meanwhile, discussions intensify around AI policy acceleration and the nation's response to China's missile test in the Pacific.
NT Education Minister Jo Hersey is claiming a $450 nightly travel allowance while staying at her own apartment in Darwin City. This follows criticism of Labor politician Manuel Brown for similar claims. While within parliamentary rules, the practice is being questioned by colleagues and the public.
