Blaming a mammoth cost blowout, the Andrews government has axed the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Premier Daniel Andrews made the announcement at a snap but lengthy media briefing this morning. “Last year when the Commonwealth games authorities approached us and needed someone to step into host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, asRead More →
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning taxpayers to think twice before ‘copying and pasting’ work-related claims from last year’s tax return. The Australian Taxation Office Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh said there are some key changes to look out for this tax time when claiming your deductions. ‘When you’re gettingRead More →
Victoria’s highest-fee non-government schools will be subject to new payroll tax provisions that will bring them into line with government schools from next year. In a revision of the policy announced as part of this year’s budget, labeled as ‘backdown’ by the Opposition, the original threshold of $7,500 income perRead More →
Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul Melbourne, an integral part of the esteemed Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul Rajkot Sanshta organized the much-awaited Rath Yatra festival on 25th June 2023 turning the entire vicinity at 1596 Boundary Road, Mount Cotterell, into a pulsating hub of spirituality. The festival was attended by a congregation of overRead More →
With tax time now upon us, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) wants small businesses to be aware of some changes coming into effect regarding the new small business boost, temporary full expensing (recorded by 30 June 2023) and changes to the deduction rate ahead of the end of financial year. ATORead More →
After much ‘ado’ about the Voice to parliament in the media, the bill to authorize the historic referendum passed the Senate on the morning of Monday, 19 June with 52 votes in favor to 19 against the legislation. It is not surprising that its champion crusader, Prime Minister Anthony AlbaneseRead More →
More students in Melbourne’s outer north will soon have more access to great local schools thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s acquisition of land for school sites in Wollert and Wallan East. Melbourne’s fast-growing northern suburbs will benefit from brand-new, high quality educational facilities with land acquired for schools inRead More →
The Andrews Government engaged a former Conduent Vice President as a key part of the advisory and procurement process that awarded a $1.7 billion contract to the same firm. Conduent is the successful bidder in the ticketing system that will replace Myki. In October 2019, the Department of Transport andRead More →
The Andrews Labor Government is promoting cross-cultural understanding, community connection and social cohesion with significant new funding for Victoria’s multicultural festivals and events. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Colin Brooks today announced that 346 organisations will share in $1.3 million to deliver events which celebrate and showcase Victoria’s diverse cultures andRead More →
Old met new for Services Australia earlier this month, when the new MyGov app officially hit two million downloads and the newest Mobile Service Centre (MSC), Kangaroo Paw II began operating. Within six months, 2 million people have used the myGov app for better access to government services, including Centrelink,Read More →