EXPLAINED: 214 - The Real Truth

Greens hit back at claims they 'don't care' about north-east renewable potential

CLAIMS Scottish Greens "do not care" about the north-east and what it could do for net zero have been panned by the party's regional MSP.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 3, 2022

Victorian opposition promises $500 dental vouchers as Labor pledges new medical scanners

Matthew Guy and Daniel Andrews focus on health announcements on second day on the campaign trail

The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2022

Negative gearing and capital gains tax discount set to cost the budget $20 billion a year within a decade

The cost of negative gearing is set to more than triple as interest rates rise and, with it, the capital gains tax discount is expected to cost the federal budget more than $20 billion a year within a decade.

ABC News · Nov 3, 2022

ACT government distances itself from plan to demolish Thoroughbred Park, Canberra's only horse-racing venue

Under a plan released on Melbourne Cup Day, housing would be built on Canberra's only racecourse, which currently operates on prime inner-suburban land.

ABC News · Nov 2, 2022

Negative gearing to set budget back $97b

Tax concessions for capital gains and negative gearing may cost the budget $100 billion in foregone revenue over the next 10 years, new analysis has revealed.

AAP · Nov 2, 2022

Tax concessions for housing investors to cost $20bn a year within a decade, analysis shows

Parliamentary budget office report shows high income earners will benefit most from negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions

The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2022

Cassius Turvey: thousands attend vigils across the country for allegedly murdered schoolboy

Rallies from Perth to Sydney pay tribute to 15-year-old killed on his way home from school in Western Australia

The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2022

Premier backs SA Police call for laws around e-scooters to be reviewed

Laws around e-scooters in South Australia may be reformed next year, with the state's premier backing a call from the police commissioner for legislation around them to be changed or clarified.

ABC News · Nov 2, 2022

Labor's lead slides in Newspoll, but honeymoon continues in Resolve poll after budget

A Newspoll, conducted October 27-30 from a sample of 1,500, gave Labor a 55-45 lead, a two-point gain for the Coalition since the last Newspoll in early September. Primary votes were 38% Labor (up one), 35% Coalition (up four), 11% Greens (down two), 6% One Nation (down one), 1% UAP…

The Conversation · Nov 1, 2022

Clubs likely to proceed with facial recognition after NSW government shelves reform bill

Move also prevents amendments to mandate cashless gambling, which Tim Costello says is ‘devastating’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2022