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The Family First Federal Executive announced today that Lyle Shelton has been endorsed as the party’s lead upper house candidate for the 2027 New South Wales State Election. Acting early reflects the party’s adherence to former Prime Minister John Howard’s timeless wisdom: “You can’t fatten the pig on market day.” Believing that early preparation is … Continued
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14 AUGUST 2025 – SYDNEY There have been false reports in the media that trial removals of shark nets in New South Wales are not going ahead. It is not clear where this misinformation has originated. The NSW Agriculture Minister, Tara Moriarty, wrote to three councils (Central Coast, Northern Beaches and Waverley) asking them to … Continued
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One in four Tasmanian workers are being underpaid their super, representing a loss in retirement savings of $83 million each year, new research has found. An analysis of new ATO data by the Super Members Council (SMC) finds 57,400 Tasmanian workers are being shortchanged an average of $1,450 each year. Over six years, unpaid super … Continued
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) acknowledges the High Court decisions in Commissioner of Taxation v PepsiCo, Inc. and Commission of Taxation v Stokely-Van Camp, Inc. The High Court’s decision confirms PepsiCo, Inc and Stokely-Van Camp, Inc are not liable to pay royalty withholding tax nor diverted profits tax in the matters in dispute. The ATO welcomes … Continued
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Payman backs four-day week push, urges consideration of WA’s unique workforce Western Australia’s only independent Senator, Fatima Payman, has welcomed the ACTU’s push for a four-day working week as a major step forward for Australian workers, while urging that WA’s unique workforce needs are not overlooked. “Unions have always been at the forefront of securing … Continued
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Date and time: Saturday 30th August from 4pm to 8pm Location: Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct, 270 Jacaranda Avenue, Kingston Links: visit the SSI website or watch the event reel More than 40 cultures, 300 artists and performers and more than 5000 attendees – World of Cultures celebrates Logan’s vibrant multicultural heritage and diversity through … Continued
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Five northern Sydney councils – North Sydney, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, Northern Beaches and Willoughby – are proud to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Aboriginal Heritage Office (AHO), a pioneering partnership that has protected and promoted Aboriginal heritage since 2000. To mark the milestone, the councils have signed a renewed five-year agreement to support the AHO’s vital … Continued
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Soft Landing is proud to announce it has been awarded major funding through the Queensland Government’s Circular Economy Investment Program, to help turn discarded mattresses into valuable new resources. The project – which focuses on establishing the state’s first dedicated mattress recycling site to offer non-virgin material streams including steel, timber and textiles – is … Continued
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Rewiring Australia welcomes home battery uptake, and calls to keep growing the battery fleet with EVs Rewiring Australia has welcomed the uptake of almost 30,000 home batteries since the federal government’s rebates came into effect on July 1. The organisation has hailed the 30% subsidy, set to run until 2030, as a crucial … Continued
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The United Services Union (USU) is pleased with an initial positive win for Coffs Harbour Council Beach Lifeguards, beachgoers, and the broader community following a directive from the New South Wales Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) to Coffs Harbour City Council regarding its controversial “Resolution 2025/160”. The resolution, which sought to outsource the Council’s Beach Lifeguard Services without proper consultation, … Continued
