NewsMatch Alert: Press Release Summary | 12 June 2024
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ATO warning to rental property owners: don’t let your tax return be a ‘fixer-upper’
ATO Assistant Commissioner Robert Thomson explains that the majority of rental property owners are making errors in their tax returns, despite 86% using a registered tax agent. The most common mistake is not understanding what expenses can be claimed and when. In particular, the difference between what can be claimed for repairs and maintenance versus capital expenses.
Same Job Same Pay applications made for 1700 BHP labour hire miners
The Mining and Energy Union has today filed a series of applications in the Fair Work Commission for Same Job Same Pay orders covering approximately 1700 labour hire workers at three large BHP coal mines in Queensland.?The orders would lift pay for the affected labour hire workers by tens of thousands of dollars a year.
Major Australian infrastructure signs on to groundbreaking $700 million renewable energy program to reduce emissions, costs & market volatility
IFM Investors AND QIC
Seven of Australia’s major infrastructure assets, including Sydney Airport and Port of Melbourne, signed on to the final stage of the successful Australian Infrastructure Renewable Energy Program led by IFM Investors and QIC - two of Australia’s largest infrastructure fund managers.?The program, valued at over A$700million, will facilitate the supply of over 500GWh of renewable energy per annum.
Energy-Efficiency: A guide to advising clients on sustainable and compliant home building in Australia
Bradford Insulation has released a detailed guide for industry professional such as builders, architects, and designers to guide clients through the process of making informed decisions about insulation and energy efficiency, especially when building or renovating homes.?
Receipt Regret: New research reveals SMB owners expect to miss out on claiming a potential $948 million due to lost or damaged receipts this EOFY
As tax time approaches, new research commissioned by Intuit QuickBooks reveals many Aussie SMBs are feeling underprepared and experiencing ‘Receipt Regret’. In fact, lost and damaged receipts are expected to cost Aussie SMBs a potential $948 million in unclaimed expenses this financial year. Receipt regret is a common theme for over half (51%) of Aussie SMB owners, who admit they regret not being more organised with their receipts throughout the year.
Mixed autumn weather across Australia sees national farmer confidence slide from early-year highs
Mixed seasonal conditions across the country – coupled with economic pressures – have seen the nation’s farm sector confidence take a U-turn in the latest quarter. The quarter two Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey, released today, found sentiment among the country’s agricultural producers had dipped into ‘negative territory’ – with fewer farmers expecting a better year ahead than those holding a negative outlook.
eSafety partners with the European Commission to support enforcement of online safety regulations
eSafety has joined forces with DG CNECT, the European Commission entity responsible for the enforcement of the Digital Services Act (DSA), under a new agreement. The arrangement will support eSafety and the European Commission’s regulation of online platforms through information exchanges, including expert dialogues, sharing of best practices and joint training of technical staff.
Fair taxes could raise over US$2 trillion yearly for climate-vulnerable communities, says new ActionAid report amid Bonn finance talks
Implementing fair taxes could help the world raise more than US$2 trillion yearly to help frontline communities cope with climate chaos and transition to greener pathways, shows a new ActionAid report. The report comes as climate negotiators meet in Bonn to get the ball rolling on plans to set a new climate finance goal to be agreed at COP29.
Hamilton Island Race Week – the ultimate on water action
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Entries for this year’s Hamilton Island Race Week quickly reached capacity as Australian and international boat owners raced to register for the internationally acclaimed Whitsundays sailing series. The 39th Race Week, August 17 to 24, will unite thousands of sailors and their family and friends at the major onshore and on-water event.
The famous Winter Harvest Festival is now a FULL WEEKEND; here’s why!
SCENIC RIM EAT LOCAL MONTH
Scenic Rim Eat Local Month’s famous Winter Harvest Festival is now a full weekend from June 28 to 30 and has acquired a new location, the village of Kalbar. The Winter Harvest Festival is the signature event of Scenic Rim Eat Local Month, where Food Ambassador chefs join growers, producers and flavour-makers in celebrating where our food comes from.?
CDU EXPERT: Apple’s changes put users at security and private risk, expert says
Charles Darwin University Artificial Intelligence expert Associate Professor Niusha Shafiabady is available to comment on Apple's new Artificial Intelligence updates, in addition to the topics of machine learning, data analysis, modelling, deep learning and more.
Hiding in plain sight - treatments for Parkinsons, Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetes and Cancer
Research presented at the Asian Apiarists Association Conference in Perth today reveals that impressive research is happening in many countries that have included Apitherapy, or bee medicine, in their national medical systems. The International Apitherapy forum is being hosted as part of the 17th Asian Apiarists Association conference in Perth, Western Australia on June 12, 2024.
Vasey RSL Care Secures $50,000 Grant from Allan Labor Government for Veteran Accommodation Upgrades
Vasey RSL Care is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $50,000 under the Allan Labor Government's Veteran Capital Works Grants Program. This funding will support Vasey RSL Care's "Renewed Hope Accommodation Program for Veterans (Phase One)," which will refurbish ex-service accommodation units located in Cheltenham, Victoria.
Making space for culture – the future of Sydney’s creative economy
Tonight at Sydney Town Hall, local and international culture experts will discuss ways to save Sydney’s creative soul, as soaring costs push artists out of the city. Speakers include Clover Moore AO , Lord Mayor of Sydney, with TV presenter Zan Rowe hosting the event and singer-songwriter Dan Sultan giving a live performance. Free tickets available.
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