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Negative gearing reforms back on agenda as budget pressures mount

Negative gearing has once again returned to the centre of Australia’s housing and tax debate, with the federal government actively considering changes ahead of the May budget. The discussion reflects growing pressure to address housing affordability, intergenerational inequality and long-term fiscal sustainability.…

1 May, 2026

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‘Malicious, reckless’ acts may have started Sunshine Coast blazes

A fire that’s destroyed homes and forced hundreds of evacuations on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast may have been deliberately lit. Malicious behaviour may have contributed to the bushfire emergency across Queensland amid fears a destructive Sunshine Coast blaze was started by teenagers. Police…

11 September, 2019

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Melbourne’s Federation Square awarded heritage status

Melbourne’s Federation Square has been added to the state’s heritage register, two years after the Victorian government announced parts of it would be demolished for an Apple store. One of Melbourne’s most popular public spaces, Federation Square, has been added to Victoria’s…

29 August, 2019

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Cleanaway ready for takeover of SKM

Waste management giant Cleanaway could be on track to return Australia’s SKM back to “sustainable footing” with the company ready to take over the collapsing recycler. SKM’s recent collapse has resulted in Australia’s recycling industry plunging into a worsening waste crisis, with…

28 August, 2019

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Studying Greek at Latrobe University is important for our Future

“Studying a Bachelor of Arts and Majoring in Modern Greek Studies at La Trobe University is a rewarding and fulfilling degree, providing its students endless possibilities both in Australia and Greece”. Understanding and communicating in another language is one of the most…

8 August, 2019

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Archbishop Makarios’ first visit to Melbourne

The new Archbishop of Australia, Makarios, has been visiting Melbourne for the first time since the takeover of his duties. He arrived at Melbourne airport last Saturday at 11 am where he was greeted by the Assistant Bishops Ezekiel and Iakovos, the…

7 August, 2019

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Coalition aims to lower domestic gas costs

The federal government has announced measures to lower domestic gas prices and secure supply, while putting pressure on states to remove bans on exploration. Businesses and households could find themselves with lower power bills as the federal government seeks to shore up…

7 August, 2019

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Plans to tighten character test put tens of thousands of migrants at risk of deportation

Tens of thousands of migrants could have their visa cancelled under proposed laws to tighten the character test. A government proposal to tighten the character test will make it easier to deport tens of thousands of migrants, including New Zealanders who have…

7 August, 2019

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The first Pastoral Visit of his Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia to Melbourne Program

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1 August, 2019

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Liberal MP breaks ranks to call for increase to Newstart

Liberal senator Dean Smith has broken ranks with the federal government to call for an increase to the Newstart payment. WA Senator Dean Smith has become the first Liberal MP to publicly back an increase to the Newstart rate, joining a growing…

23 July, 2019

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Aged care homes spending as little as $7 a day on residents food

Some aged care homes spend as little as $7 a day on food for each resident, a royal commission has been told. Celebrity chef Maggie Beer says that sort of budget is inadequate to prepare the type of food people in aged…

16 July, 2019

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Vic wants federal funds to remove cladding

The Commonwealth is being asked to stump up $300 million to help remove dangerous cladding from hundreds of buildings across Victoria. The state Labor government is establishing a $600 million fund, to be overseen by new body Cladding Safety Victoria, to fix…

16 July, 2019

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Asylum seeker tries to set himself on fire at Melbourne detention facility

Another incident of self-harm has occurred in an Australian detention centre. An asylum seeker detained in the Melbourne Immigration Transit Accommodation facility has been taken to hospital after trying to set himself on fire, according to advocates. The 23-year-old from Afghanistan allegedly…

16 July, 2019

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