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Mississippi lawmakers stop effort to take over Jackson water

Mississippi lawmakers are forfeiting an effort to create a state-dominated board to oversee the troubled water system in the state’s capital city

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

New Zealand's tax system is under the spotlight (again). What needs to change to make it fair?

Aotearoa New Zealand’s new Prime Minister, Chris Hipkins, has said we should look at ways to make the tax system fairer. Finance associate minister David Parker made a similar point almost a year ago, though there was little real action after his comments.

The Conversation · Jan 30, 2023

The Hunter suburbs where demand for solar has gone through the roof

Hunter households installed rooftop solar and batteries at record rates in the past 18 months in an effort to offset spiralling power prices.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 30, 2022

NZ government in super tax backtrack

A policy to streamline tax treatment of New Zealand super providers has been killed after 24 hours when the government realised it would cost Kiwis millions.

AAP · Aug 31, 2022

NASA to launch 2 more choppers to Mars to help return rocks

NASA is launching two more mini helicopters to Mars in its effort to return Martian rocks and soil samples to Earth

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022

Demand for rooftop solar batteries surges as eastern Australian energy prices soar

Solar Victoria fielded 50% higher than usual number of inquiries into power storage amid cold snap across eastern states

The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2022

Even if next week’s budget avoids the issue, it’s time New Zealand seriously considered a wealth tax

Tax is back in the news. Often this means a looming budget or election, as is indeed the case now, with the government’s 2022 budget delivered next week.

The Conversation · May 10, 2022

Lynda Spence murder cops begin digging work in remote area of Dunoon as they search for remains

The 27-year-old was brutally murdered in 2011 and her remains have never been found.

Daily Record · Apr 29, 2022

59 death notices and funeral announcements in Merseyside this week

Loved ones have paid tribute to those who have passed away in recent weeks

Liverpool Echo · Apr 24, 2022

'No absolute truth' on carbon credit units

Accused of "environmental fraud", the Clean Energy Regulator says there's "no absolute truth" on what should be in or out of the complex carbon credits scheme.

AAP · Mar 31, 2022