Nuanced CGT reform would boost housing supply
Tweaks to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) could facilitate the build of 130,000 extra homes over the next five years.
A new McKell Institute discussion paper argues instead of
Read more22 July 2025Federal
80 days after election, Parliament’s ready to sit
By Jill Sheppard and Patrick Leslie
Despite many pre-election predictions, the 48th Australian parliament looks quite similar to the 47th. The Labor Party has greater
Read more21 July 2025
Fake name and bomb chatter lands air traveller in court
A Brisbane man who took a domestic flight under a friend’s name and spoke about a bomb on a plane has appeared in court and been fined.
Australian Federal Police (AFP)
Read more17 July 2025
ATO beefs up app security as tax-time scams increase
A 150 percent increase in scams impersonating the Australian Tax Office has prompted the ATO to beef up security on its app.
ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said
Read more17 July 2025
Living Lab connects thousands of energy users
Thousands of Australian homes and businesses will be connected in a “Living Lab” to support the country’s transition to cleaner energy.
The CSIRO’s new National
Read more17 July 2025
Advisers disappearing as millions seek guidance
A more than 40 percent drop in the number of financial advisers in Australia in just over five years is threatening to impact the lifestyles of retirees.
CPA Australia
Read more17 July 2025
Defence boldy goes into recruiting mode for Space Force
Australia is recruiting to set up a dedicated Space Force.
Federal Defence Personnel Minister Matt Keogh said the 2024 Defence Workforce Plan highlighted the need to
Read more16 July 2025
As they said it: Albanese and Xi Jinping
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks in Beijing today. In Newsreel’s direct-from-the-source style, here are the
Read more15 July 2025
Modern net captures Queensland wildlife
A public database of Queensland’s flora and fauna has received a multi-million-dollar upgrade.
State Environment Minister Andrew Powell said the WildNet website now
Read more15 July 2025
Global recognition for K’gari name change
It’s official. Fraser Island is no more.
Australia’s request to have the world’s largest sand island known globally as K’gari has been approved.
Federal
Read more15 July 2025