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But shadow treasurer Tim Wilson flags support for $250 tax offset; Chalmers says voters care more about ‘substantive change’ than broken promises. The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder continues pushing the State Government for more money in hopes the 2017 election commitment to upgrade Kalgoorlie International Speedway can come to fruition. What’s changed since 2019 to make a move on tax breaks for property investors more politically palatable?

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There was a time — in the days when the internet was still a force for fun — when Chuck Norris jokes roamed our screens. Flying high on another resounding election result, Pauline Hanson is putting the pieces in place to kick Labor out in two years’ time. Reported proposals to lift capital gains tax on share market investments could ultimately cost younger investors more than older investors, according to economists. What this Budget actually amounts to is nothing much other than the official documentation of the most egregious election broken promise we have seen in quite some time. Jim Chalmers says Australia will avoid a recession but must pursue reform, announcing an expected overhaul of housing taxes and a $250 tax handout for workers.

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Walyalup (Fremantle) coach Justin Longmuir says he’s conducting his own search to find the mystery Wharfie Time operator as he praised it for helping the Dockers get over the line against Hawthorn. It provides researchers with some explanation as to why breast cancer can return many years after successful treatment. Issy McNab was only seven when she started getting bullied on the school bus. A top WA university is among institutions and bodies expressing dismay at funding cuts to Australia’s research and development sector ahead of Tuesday’s Federal Budget. Curtin University was transformed into a glowing wildlife wonderland over the weekend as thousands of visitors descended on campus for the immersive Creatures on Campus experience.

Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue has been ordered to pay $150 million to WA traditional owners after mining their land without permission. As WA’s farmers face ongoing uncertainty, a RuralAid counsellor is encouraging producers to look after their mental health, take time out to talk through any issues, and keep an eye on their mates. Last month, several local governments reviewed the WA Local Government Association’s new draft climate change advocacy position including the shires of Waroona and Harvey. As workplaces across Western Australia continue to evolve at pace, the need for practical, people-focused leadership has never been greater.

Energy Minister Chris Bowen will drastically scale back subsidies for green hydrogen programs as the government ploughs funds into its petrol and diesel stocks. The minimum tax rate rips a key tool of wealth building used by millions of richer Australians and has a particular sting for so-called bucket companies. But his tax hit isn’t backed with big-bang reform to expand the economy.

Aussies who earn wages will get up to $2800 back at tax time while people whose incomes come from investment properties or trusts will have to pay more. Owing more money today means that the federal government will have less flexibility to deal with whatever is coming our way next. The treasurer’s fifth budget confirms intentions to put higher taxes on wealth but without reducing income taxes, cutting spending or boosting productivity. Most investors selling property, shares and other assets will pay more tax once the new model to index the cost base of an asset to inflation is bedded down. The 2026 budget contains taxes on higher education providers and departing Australia, infrastructure cost blowouts, and a crackdown on school disability funding.

The treasurer is relying on taking from investment owners to help first home buyers. Changes to negative gearing and tax increases on trusts and capital gains have heralded the end of preferential treatment of asset wealth. Access and manage your vacant residential land tax information.

UWA researchers have helped to unearth more about how ancient continents formed on Earth 3.5 billion years ago. Ben Harvey’s tongue-in-cheek assessment of Rita Saffioti’s third big spending budget covers the key highlights from hospitals to housing, including resorting to Lego. Disgraced WA author Craig Silvey published novels that included scenes of a teenager being sexually assaulted by her father, and an underage boy trying to arouse elderly men before he was arrested. Australia’s peak business lobby says the Federal Budget was a ‘missed opportunity’ to reform Australia’s economic settings to ‘shake off economic decline’. Outback Wrangler Matt Wright has walked from prison after serving five months behind bars for attempting to pervert the course of justice. The Australian Defence Force said the 50-year-old veteran of the Afghanistan war died after his parachute became entangled with another parachute.

• Anthony Albanese has forced to defend a furore over broken election promises as he and Treasurer Jim Chalmers scramble to fix the housing crisis by cutting back property investor tax lurks.
• Almost three years later, the government has finally responded.
• Perth’s health, beauty and creative communities came together at the Youth Lab and Pancare charity dinner to raise money for pancreatic cancer research and patient care.
• Queensland’s only pumped hydro project under construction is delayed, adding further pressure to the state government’s energy plans.
• We acknowledge their connection to this Country and pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
• Outback Wrangler Matt Wright has walked from prison after serving five months behind bars for attempting to pervert the course of justice.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the changes will make the system fairer and help young people get into the property market. Use PTX Express to manage payroll tax and update details. You can search the register to see if any money belongs to you. Premier Roger Cook defends the policies around local government after the Shire of Carnarvon was plunged into chaos on May 1 when shire president of seven years, Eddie Smith, resigned.

Four government aides have resigned as they joined scores of Labour MPs calling for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stand down after local election results. The city’s red-hot housing market could be heading for a sharp reality check as economists warn Australia is on the brink of its biggest property correction in 40 years. Mums across Kalgoorlie-Boulder began their Mother’s Day with purpose by running alongside family and friends to support breast and ovarian cancer research. Perth’s health, beauty and creative communities came together at the Youth Lab and Pancare charity dinner to raise money for pancreatic cancer research and patient care.

A humble home in Nollamara appears to have increased in value at more than twice the pace of the rest of boom-time Perth, with value tripling in a four-an-a-half year span. With its timeless blend of modern chic and Victorian-era charm, this refreshed abode is a pristine gem ready for you to make your own. Older small business operators hoping to make voluntary concessional contributions to superannuation have been told to make sure they satisfy employment rules before sending any money to their fund.

A discussion around emissions is heating up across the State this month, with several local government’s weighing in on how best to manage WA’s greenhouse contributions. A $23 million project is under way, aiming to strengthen Jurien Bay’s drinking water supply, which is set to deliver an additional 100 million litres each year Now into his seventh season as coach, it has taken some time for Justin Longmuir’s team to be considered premiership-ready, but the time has finally arrived, writes Paul Hasleby. The middle child has survived hand-me-downs, shared bedrooms, forgotten milestones and a lifetime of being told to stop making a fuss. Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) say Harry Edwards’ long-term health is their top priority as he enters a career-defining recovery from a third head knock this season. Emerging Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) forward Malakai Champion has paid tribute to celebrated teammate Jamie Cripps who has avoided a serious knee injury.

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It was all sunshine as Australian Fashion Week formally kicked off on Monday with a reception hosted by Jodie Haydon at Kirribilli House. South of the border, this luxury jungle property thrums with mysterious spirits – and we’re not talking about the 3500-bottle tequila collection. Now some are shifting focus and teaching people how to feel good.