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Victoria’s property developers are bracing for millions in additional charges, as the government moves to overhaul the state’s infrastructure contribution scheme. This scheme, which funds essential community infrastructure such as schools, parks, and transport for new developments, has been under scrutiny for…

Local borrowers are growing increasingly restless, and it’s easy to understand why. Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Michele Bullock recently indicated that the RBA does not expect to cut interest rates this year, leaving many questioning the rationale behind this stance.…

The recent announcement by Commonwealth Games Scotland about the possible hosting of the 2026 Games in Glasgow, with a budget of only $220 million, comes to compound the fiasco of Victoria’s withdrawal from hosting the Games on the pretext that they would…

Many Victorian families are facing significant distress as they are forced to sell their inherited or acquired holiday homes due to soaring land taxes. These properties, which generate no income, are incurring substantial holding costs while remaining vacant. The Victorian land tax…