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CGT needs a ‘strategic recalibration’, says McKell Institute
Real Estate Business
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July 21, 2025
A new research paper is calling for reform of the application of capital gains tax to help achieve meaningful objectives suited to Australia’s current and future housing challenges. McKell Institute is pushing for capital gains tax (CGT)...
As Blak families worry for their kids, new research shows the importance of culturally safe care
SBS
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Warning: this article discusses themes that may be distressing to some readers, including self-harm. New research has revealed the desperate need for culturally safe care for First Nations youth suffering with mental health issues. Figures from...
Quanta Services Named 2025 Top U.S. Solar And Energy Storage Solutions Provider By Solar Power World
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Quanta Operating Companies Collaborate to Achieve Solar and Energy Storage Industry Top Spot HOUSTON, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR ) announced today that it has been named the top solar...
Zimbabwe Sables expected in Harare this evening
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 22, 2025
News / National by Staff reporter 51 mins ago | Views The victorious Zimbabwe national rugby team, the Sables, are expected to arrive in Harare on Tuesday evening following their triumph in the Rugby Africa Cup held recently in Uganda. Their...
World court set to hear Vanuatu’s case on climate crisis obligations
Al Jazeera
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July 22, 2025
When John Warmington first began diving the reefs outside his home in Vanuatu’s Havannah Harbour 10 years ago, the coral rose like a sunken forest – tall stands of staghorns branched into yellow antlers, plate corals layered like canopies, and...
Google ends fact-checking funding in Australia after letting AAP FactCheck deal expire
Crikey
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July 17, 2025
While the US search giant is signing new deals with Australian publishers, it will not renew its fact-checking contract with Australian Associated Press amid a global backlash on fact-checking. (Image: Private Media/Zennie) Google will no longer...
Ash return with new single and album news!
Louder Than War
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July 22, 2025
Photo Credit: Andy Willsher Indie rock power pop stalwarts Ash return with an addictive new single, two years since the excellent Race The Night reviewed here. Nine albums in and they’re as inventive as ever without going off piste. Read on… ASH...
IMAX announces up to five new Australian locations in HOYTS partnership
Mediaweek
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July 16, 2025
Share Tweet Share Email After a six-year break in their corporate relationship, IMAX Corporation and HOYTS Cinemas today announced a new agreement for up to five IMAX screens in Australia. The first new IMAX location in this partnership is due to...
Albanese’s green steel boost leaves Queensland’s coal budget hopes in the dust
Renew Economy
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July 17, 2025
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to Beijing this week is far more than a diplomatic stopover; it’s a strategic push for a green steel revolution. Describing his approach as “patient, calibrated and deliberate,” Albanese’s decarbonisation...
Exclusive: Hantec Markets Reshuffles Executives in Three Top Roles
Finance Magnates
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July 22, 2025
Hantec Markets has reshuffled three senior management roles through an internal promotion and two new appointments, FinanceMagnates.com has learned. The broker promoted Norayr Djerrahian to Chief Commercial Officer and hired Tim Hughes and Vivek...
We were part of the world heritage listing of Murujuga. Here’s why all Australians should be proud
The Conversation
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July 16, 2025
On Friday, the Murujuga Cultural Landscape in northwest Western Australia was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We were in Paris to see Murujuga become Australia’s 21st world heritage property, but only our second property listed...
Is China Finally Set to Rein in its Huge Industrial Overcapacity?
Asia Financial
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July 22, 2025
The public furore about price wars in some of China’s biggest sectors has raised hope that Beijing may finally take direct action to reduce the country’s excess industrial capacity. The tougher rhetoric of President Xi Jinping, whose economic...
Nick Cave says death of son Arthur made him realise ‘God was a form of perception’
The Independent
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July 22, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Princess Diana Felt 'Suffocated' By This 'Archaic' Aspect of Royal Life
Marie Claire UK
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July 22, 2025
Princess Diana hated being at Balmoral with the royals — at least according to one former royal butler. Paul Burrell, who used to work for the late Princess of Wales, has opened up about what Diana found stifling about spending her summers in the...
How many players have been part of more than one Test hat-trick?
ESPN Singapore
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July 22, 2025
Is it right that England's win last week was the closest in a Test at Lord's? asked Dennis McKinlay from Scotland Last week's exciting Test against India at Lord's was the 149th to be played there, so it was something of a surprise to discover...
CWI and Coca-Cola enter into two-year partnership
Trinidad Express
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Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a new, dynamic two-year partnership with globally renowned beverage brand Coca-Cola. The collaboration will see Coca-Cola designated as the official soft drinks partner, while Powerade and Dasani water have...
The country where international tourist arrivals are up 20 per cent
The Independent
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July 22, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Sussan Ley says Anthony Albanese needs to do more to call out Chinese navy for circumnavigating Australia
The West Australian
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July 17, 2025
Sussan Ley says Anthony Albanese should have done more to call out the Chinese navy for its circumnavigation of Australia, saying she was “disappointed” China’s President Xi Jinping did not give his assurance that it would not happen again. Ms Ley...
Imax and Hoyts partner for Imax with Laser cinemas in Australia
Mumbrella
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July 17, 2025
Imax Corporation and Hoyts Cinemas have announced a new deal to bring Imax with Laser technology to theatres across Australia. IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and HOYTS Cinemas, one of Australia’s leading cinema chains, today announced a new...
Why this coastal region is Victoria's hottest new food and wine spot
Hawkesbury Gazette
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July 17, 2025
Expedia has released its 2025 Island Hot List, with the Caribbean island of Aruba ranked as the world's best isle, thanks to "year-round sunshine". Other places that have made it to the top 10 include: Bali (for relaxation), Dominican Republic...