The Penrith Panthers are on track to take the outright lead on the NRL ladder as they dominate the Knights in Newcastle, with fullback Dylan Edwards grabbing a first-half hat-trick. Follow live.
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.
Pub Banc Group and Hotel Banc Group, which operate seven popular Hobart pubs including Republic Bar and Jack Greene, have entered voluntary administration due to rising supply costs and changing consumer behavior. Apex Advisory will manage the sale process, aiming to reopen the venues under new ownership and protect jobs.
Pub Banc Group and Hotel Banc Group, which manage several popular Hobart pubs like Republic Bar and Jack Greene, have entered voluntary administration due to rising costs and changing consumer behavior. Apex Advisory will lead a sale process for the seven venues, which employ over 80 people, with the aim of reopening under new ownership.
