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Opposition Pledges $20,000 Meal, Entertainment Tax Break for Business
The tax break will be available for businesses turning over $10 million.
Breaking Down the TikTok Ban: Key Facts
Should no major structural changes occur within TikTok’s ownership, the app will be forced to cease operations in the United States on Jan. 19.
$5 Million Solar-Powered ‘Smart’ Highway Trial Launched in NSW
The Minns Labor government is hoping to encourage ’safer driver behaviour' in 2025.
Transgender Victoria Withdraws from Pride March, Citing Police ‘Discontent’
The move continues ongoing scrutiny over Australian law enforcement and historical discrimination against LGBTs.
Gas Exploration Fees Soar 300 Percent in Victoria as Supply Dwindles
Australian Energy Producers noted Victoria ‘urgently needs more gas supply.’
Queensland Expands Flying Police Squad to Deal with Crime in Remote Areas
The specialist team of 58 officers will target youth crime around the state.
Japanese Encephalitis Virus Detected in Australia: One Man Critical
Victorian Department of Health advises residents to avoid mosquito bites by using mosquito repellent containing picaridin or diethyltoluamide.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Says Son-in-Law Was Kidnapped by Masked Men
Edmundo González said his son-in-law was taken while he dropped his children off at school.
Meta’s Fact-Checking Decision Prompts Australian PM to Highlight Social Media Risks
The prime minister will stand by the government’s social media ban for under 16s.
Housing Market in a ‘Downturn’ but Likely to Be Short-Lived: CoreLogic
National house prices fell 0.1 percent in December, but they still rose 4.9 percent in a year.
Man Charged After Allegedly Making a Gun Gesture Outside Jewish Synagogue
The incident comes as social tensions continue ratcheting up in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war.
Queensland LNP Halts Expansion of Gender Services for Children
‘We do not support the expansion of gender services for children in Queensland,’ the deputy premier said.
Wild Horses Can Help Prevent Wildfires, Advocates Say
Horses don’t tear out the roots of plants while grazing, unlike cattle and sheep, says Simpson.
Venezuelan Government Offers $100,000 Reward for Info on Opposition’s Presidential Candidate
Edmundo González fled the country last year after disputing the results of the presidential election.
Jeju Air Crash: Flight Data Recorder to Be Sent to US for Analysis, South Korean Ministry Says
The plane crashed at Muan International Airport on Dec. 29 killing 179 of the 181 people on board.
6,000 Inmates Escape From Mozambique Prison Amid Post-Election Protests
A total of 29 convicted terrorists are among those who escaped from the prison, according to Mozambique’s police chief.
‘1984’ and ‘Great Expectations’ Taken out of NSW High School Texts
The NSW Education Standards Authority said the temporary removal of Orwell or Dickens comes with the addition of new authors.
Deeming’s Bid to Rejoin Liberal Partyroom Rejected Despite Defamation Case Victory
Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott described the result as ’shameful.'
France’s Highest Court Upholds Corruption Conviction of Former President Nicolas Sarkozy
The former head of state faces one year of electronic monitoring after being found guilty of corruption and influence peddling.
