The Penrith Panthers maintain their outright lead on top of the NRL ladder with a 44-12 win over the Newcastle Knights. Follow live.
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.
Seven Hobart venues, owned by Pub Banc Group and Hotel Banc Group, have closed after the companies entered voluntary administration. The closures are attributed to challenging trading conditions, rising costs, and changing consumer behavior, prompting calls for improved collaboration between industry and government to support 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.
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.
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.
In Australia, mobile phone costs can be tax deductible if paid for, used for work, and expenses are recorded. Items under $300 allow immediate deduction, while more expensive phones are depreciated over their effective life (typically 3 years). Apportioning costs based on work-related usage is crucial.
