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Labor's quiet visa change prioritises onshore workers
The Home Affairs minister has quietly de-prioritised overseas skilled workers to reduce net overseas migration in a move the Coalition says is managing “migration by stealth”. Source link
Calvary Health Care previews digital assistant for 20,000 staff and volunteers
Anticipated to go live next week. Source link
The problem of Australia's 'beer tax' is well known. Is it time to end it?
The cost of alcohol is grinding Australia’s old pub culture and live music venues into dust. Should we keep forging ahead with six-monthly increases in the beer excise? Source link
Own Australian shares? Reporting season to bring big falls at major companies
Australia’s largest companies will reveal how they performed financially over the next few weeks, against the gloomy backdrop of a property downturn, stubborn inflation, higher interest rates and the Iran war. Source link
Richard Gere's son Homer steps into the spotlight in The Shards
Netflix’s six-episode adaptation of Miles Franklin’s beloved novel features former Home and Away star Philippa Northeast as the firey protagonist. Source link
Solar costs for business to be slashed under energy scheme expansion
The federal government is set to announce changes to the Small-scale Renewable Energy scheme in a bid to help businesses install solar systems and close the gap with residential take-up. Source link
Labor unveils 'widow tax' fix after negative gearing backlash
The government is also consulting on carve-outs and changes covering newly built homes, affordable and disability housing and its new capital gains tax system. Source link
Arnott's workers strike over hourly pay rises worth less than a packet of biscuits
Arnott’s workers in Adelaide have walked off the job over a pay dispute, with their union saying previous pay rises have equated to less than $1 per hour — not enough to buy a packet of biscuits. Source link
Tom Holland and Zendaya become most bankable box office couple in Hollywood
Real-life Hollywood couple Tom Holland and Zendaya are celebrating simultaneous box office success stories in Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey – smash hit movies they both star in. Source link
Sportsbet, TAB deny allegations reps offered escort and drugs to gambler
Sportsbet and TAB have denied explosive claims they offered a young gambler access to illicit drugs and escorts as part of an inducement program. Source link