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Annual super valuations key to div 296 tax change

Looming plans to tax superannuation balances greater than $3 million, means it is more important than ever for people to know their total superannuation balance

Three scenarios now the United States has bombed Iran

By Ian Parmeter After prevaricating about whether the United States would enter Israel’s war on Iran, President Donald Trump finally made a decision. Early Sunday, US

If US enters war, who are Iran’s allies? Will they help?

By Ali Mamouri As Israel continues its attacks on Iran, US President Donald Trump and other global leaders are hardening their stance against the Islamic Republic. While

The most remarkable thing in Stockholm

By Shane Rodgers If you travel enough, even the extraordinary can start to feel a bit bland. Rembrandt paintings. Yeah, not bad. Ancient sculptures. Quality work, but

50 years on and Jaws’ two notes still quicken heartbeats

By Alison Cole Our experience of the world often involves hearing our environment before seeing it. Whether it’s the sound of something moving through nearby water, or

China sees opportunity following war games in Taiwan

With wars in the Middle East and Eastern Europe escalating and dominating headlines, there is a risk potential conflict closer to home, in Taiwan, is falling off the

Why AUKUS was always a pipedream and is likely to fail

By Hugh White The first clear sign the Trump administration was taking a long hard look at AUKUS came two weeks ago, when US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gave his

What are the endgames in an Israel-Iran war?

By Ian Parmeter Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could last for at least two weeks. His timing seems

Dressing on the Side: Fashion’s Foodie Moment

By Susan Schwartz I knew something was up when I saw a model strut down the runway in Milan with a leather handbag shaped like a giant dumpling. But her ribs told me she

Should you withdraw funds from super? Consider this

With the Federal Government planning to tax superannuation balances greater than $3 million, many account holders are considering withdrawing funds from

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