The Victorian Land Tax System: Time for Reform

21 August, 2024

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…

SPORTS

South Melbourne FC mourns loss of legendary player Jimmy Armstrong

20 August, 2024

Jimmy Armstrong, a Championship Winner, member of the Team of the Century, Hall of Fame inductee, and former Socceroo, has passed away. South Melbourne FC, a club he scored over 100 goals for during his illustrious career made the announcement last Monday.…

HEALTH·WORLD

Monkeypox: WHO Recommends Vaccination in Affected Areas

20 August, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended on Monday that countries affected by the mpox virus (commonly known as monkeypox) initiate vaccination programs, particularly in regions where cases have been reported. The mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), caused by…

WORLD

Sicily shipwreck: Tech tycoon Mike Lynch among the missing

20 August, 2024

At least one person has died and six others are missing after a luxury yacht was struck by a severe storm and sank off the coast of Palermo, Sicily’s capital. Among the missing is British tech magnate Mike Lynch, according to a…

AUSTRALIA

Australia calls for protection of Gaza war cemetery amid Hamas threat

20 August, 2024

The Australian government has strongly condemned any threats to desecrate war graves following the revelation of a Hamas plot to exhume the remains of Australian soldiers. The conspiracy, detailed in a seven-page document discovered in Gaza in 2022, outlined Hamas’ plan to…

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Coalition secures CFMEU’s placement under administration

20 August, 2024

The CFMEU is set to be placed into administration following an agreement between the Coalition and the federal government on new legislation targeting the controversial construction union. The Coalition has pledged to support the bill, which will enforce a three-year administration period…

AUSTRALIA

Pay up, Aussie scam victims call for new laws to force banks to return losses

20 August, 2024

Scam victims in Australia are calling for legislation similar to the UK’s, which mandates banks to reimburse customers for losses incurred through scams. Starting October, the UK’s Payment Systems Regulator will require banks to compensate customers tricked into transferring money by scammers.…

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The Victorian Land Tax System: Time for Reform

South Melbourne FC mourns loss of legendary player Jimmy Armstrong

Monkeypox: WHO Recommends Vaccination in Affected Areas

Sicily shipwreck: Tech tycoon Mike Lynch among the missing

Australia calls for protection of Gaza war cemetery amid Hamas threat

Coalition secures CFMEU’s placement under administration

Pay up, Aussie scam victims call for new laws to force banks to return losses

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