New GST proposal would give everyone $3300 a year. But there’s a catch

The government is facing a new call to raise the GST but shield low-income earners from the ill effects by handing out a hefty rebate to all taxpayers each year. The new... Read more »

Killjoys or fair play? Why Sydney FC is threatening to sack a coach

But when Juric approached Sydney FC to seek permission to return to NPL coaching this season with Sydney United, the club says it reluctantly agreed on two conditions: one, that his commitment... Read more »

Donald Trump fury leaves Anthony Albanese in awkward position

This estimate comes from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), which has been watching the shift in the oil market every month. ‘Every litre of Russian oil represents... Read more »

Federal politics live: Treasurer urged to ‘be bold’ on productivity and ditch ‘lazy’ AI approach

4m agoWed 6 Aug 2025 at 9:35pm Welfare groups join union push for housing tax shake-up ahead of productivity talks Australia’s peak welfare body wants to see negative gearing phased out and... Read more »

New research links hundreds more deaths to major bushfires in Los Angeles and Hawaii

Poor air quality, health care delays and a surge in suicides have been blamed for hundreds of deaths following large-scale bushfires in Los Angeles and Hawaii. That’s according to three separate reports... Read more »

Man who lost home in battery fire builds fireproof charging station

Amid calls for regulatory changes for lithium battery disposal, one man has taken matters into his own hands to safely store devices on charge. On August 31 last year, Rodney Mulder put... Read more »

Four-and-a-half years’ jail for Moerewa mother who caused lifelong brain injury to her baby

“What you said and did, and what actually happened to your son, is unknowingly opaque because of your constant and, in my assessment, continued lies,” he said. After charges were laid in... Read more »

Donald Trump’s war on statistics is an authoritarian attack on democracy and countries like Australia should call it out | Greg Jericho

Whether it be the judicial system, universities, or health organisations, Donald Trump cannot abide by anything that does not confirm his world view. So it was not a shock when late last... Read more »

Confidential DFAT document warns government on Israel stance

A confidential Australian government document reveals internal concerns that Western nations face credible accusations of double standards over their response to Israel’s assault on Gaza. Allowing the crisis to worsen “with apparent... Read more »

SmartCompany readers speak out on ban proposal

The federal government’s plans to clamp down on non-compete clauses have spooked some employers, who fear new restrictions could make it easier for former staff to acquire their hard-won clients. Labor intends... Read more »