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Labor walks tightrope as tax overhaul alarms startups and investors
Labour MPs are gearing up for a hard sell on the impact of the federal government’s tax changes on some small businesses, trusts and shares, despite many reporting “positive” feedback on housing reforms. Source link
'Absolute madness': How a costume rock duo are breaking the internet
French Canadian duo Angine de Poitrine are riding a wave of interest after a video of their live performance exploded in popularity, aided by a comical reaction by many on YouTube struggling to understand how their music is made. Source link
Putin lands in China for meeting with 'dear friend' Xi
Russian President Vladimir Putin smiles as he greets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the airport in Beijing. Source link
Far-right Israeli minister accuses ICC of making 'secret' request to arrest him
Reports have been circulating that the ICC is preparing to issue warrants against Israel’s far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich. Source link
Son of Mango founder arrested over father’s 100m cliff fall
A family spokesperson confirmed Jonathan Andic was being questioned by investigators. His father, Isak Andic, died in December 2024. Source link
Australia is wasting $1 billion on car parks nobody uses, report finds
Australia is wasting more than $1 billion each year building off-street car parks that end up unused and unwanted, a Grattan report has found. Source link
Undersea volcanic eruption visible from space
The Titan Ridge Volcano is erupting in the Bismarck Sea, sending ash and smoke into the sky and prompting authorities to warn of possible tsunamis in the area. Source link
Aussie great-grandmother to compete at Comm Games
At 75 years old, Jacky Hudson will tread an unlikely path for a great-grandmother after earning selection in Australia’s Commonwealth Games lawn bowls squad. Source link
Heat back CA plan to open BBL season in India
Cricket Australia has spoken with BBL franchises about a plan to open this season’s BBL with a showdown in India. Source link
RBA warns Australia risks slipping into a '1990s recession' as oil shock mounts
The Reserve Bank is growing increasingly anxious about price pressures building in the economy and its chief economist has raised the risk of a recession in post-budget remarks. Source link