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The Curated Plate wins national Events award

UPDATED: One of south-east Queensland’s premier food festivals has won a national honor at the 2024 Australian Event Awards. The Curated Plate blends top-quality

Clock ticking for 1.5 million taxpayers

1.5 million Australians have one week to lodge their tax returns or face the wrath of the Australian Tax Office (ATO). ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said over

$473 million returned to Australian workers

Australian workers received almost half a billion dollars in backpay last financial year. The latest figures from the Fair Work Ombudsman show $473 million was recovered

Carbon Tax take 2. Is now the right time?

By Ross Garnaut Australia now has a government and parliament wanting timely transition to net zero. We have a government and parliament wanting to build Australia as

New Australian ambassadors to France and Italy

New Australian ambassadors to France and Italy were among a host of diplomatic appointments announced today. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong also announced new High

Three reasons America’s democracy is under threat

By Bill Wyman As the United States election draws closer, a scandal-plagued candidate may be returned to the presidency. Why is it still so close? For just a few weeks

Bundamba station opens after 10-month upgrade

Bundamba train station has reopened after a 10-month accessibility upgrade. Queensland Rail CEO Kat Stapleton said the station, on the Ipswich-Rosewood line, was closed

$7 billion missile defence boost for Navy

Australia will spend $7 billion on state-of-the-art long-range missiles systems to beef up the country’s air defences. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said

Separation the key to more active transport

Three quarters of Australians support building more walking and cycling paths, prompting a call for extra investment in active transport infrastructure. An Australia

Satellite’s mobile credentials tested for remote Australia

The viability of new satellites to provide reliable mobile connectivity in remote Australia will be tested over the coming months. The trials, under way in 50 regional

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