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How cutting the capital gains tax discount could help rebalance the housing market

Current attention is centred on the prospect of the government reducing the capital gains tax concession for landlord investors in residential property.

World-first centre launched in Sydney to help cancer survivors thrive beyond treatment

Bringing together academic expertise and community connection, the Centre will lead research aimed at reshaping health systems so surviving cancer also means living well.

Investment Fiji pursues Indian partnerships to lift local farming, tech and tourism

The visit targets one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, with India emerging as a global leader in technology, agriculture and manufacturing.

Australian experts help transform elephant welfare and training in India’s Assam

“Although we come from a country without elephants, Australia and India share strong values in wildlife protection."

Record growth for TAFE and VET students in South Australia

Student numbers rose by 4 per cent to 67,915, while subject enrolments jumped 7.6 per cent and training hours increased 8.3 per cent. Program enrolments also grew by 0.6 per cent—the only increase nationwide.

Fiji’s Macuata eyes ecotourism boom as major projects take shape in the north

For a long time, it has been generally agreed that Macuata, because of its natural beauty, has the potential for both local and international tourism, especially among the Fijian diaspora.

RBA lifts rates to 3.85% as inflation rebounds, exposing federal failure to rein in demand

Capacity constraints remain binding. Demand is too strong. And without changes to fiscal and structural policy, interest rates will remain the primary lever — regardless of the political cost.

First full-length metro test signals new era for Sydney’s southwest

The test run covered the entire 66-kilometre route, stopping at all 31 stations and reaching speeds of up to 100km/h on newly built sections of track.

Australia’s collaborative AI tool aims to turn global food waste into sustainable protein

The goal is to create upcycled protein at scale that is competitive with conventional alternatives.

43-year-old Arsalan Chaudhary arrested in Canada’s $20 million gold heist

Two suspects remain at large: 33-year-old Simran Preet Panesar of Brampton, believed to be in India, for whom a Canada-wide arrest warrant and extradition request have been issued; and 36-year-old Prasath Paramalingam of Brampton, who failed to appear in court in August 2024.

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Uber driver Satwinder Singh jailed for seven years for rape of teen, allows media to publish photo

During sentencing, Singh’s defence argued for a reduced term, citing his Sikh Indian background and the fact that he had only lived in New Zealand for 11 years.

Romance scams cost Australians millions as experts warn of 48-hour danger window

These scams, which combine emotional manipulation with financial deception, unfold quickly and convincingly, often preying on vulnerable individuals navigating major life changes.

Worried AI means you won’t get a job when you graduate? Here’s what the research says

A 2025 report from US think tank the Brookings Institution suggests, in general, AI adoption has led to employment and firm growth.
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