Distortions. Negative gearing changes a gift for investors
Jim Chalmers’ budget has done the economy a favour by wiping out the policy distortions of negative gearing and CGT discounts, writes Michael Pascoe. You’d never guess it from the…
Land levy planned despite anti-‘forever tax’ pledge
Property owners in Australia’s most populous state could pay an annual levy of up to $600 under a proposal to change the way emergency services are funded. NSW is the…
Budget boon for tobacco pirates as police lose battle against cartels
The Government’s 68% excise rip on a packet of cigarettes has cruelled revenue and showered millions on tobacco pirates. Adam Shand reports on the Budget and thriving illicit trade. A…
Labor plays down chances of post-budget poll boost
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is playing down the government’s chances of a post-budget popularity boost as he defends controversial changes to tax on investments. After a week dominated by competing economic…
Elina Svitolina sinks Coco Gauff to regain Italian Open after eight-year gap
Ukrainian wins final in Rome 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2 Jannik Sinner to face Casper Ruud in men’s final When facing the toughest opponents in the world, there were too many…
Smalley takes two-shot lead into final round of US PGA Championship but big names lurk
Home hope surges to six under thanks to round of 68 Rahm among five on four under; McIlroy is three under The leaderboard was spinning like a tombola at Aronimink…
If this was Guardiola’s last big Wembley moment, Semenyo was a fitting match-winner | Barney Ronay
Forward doesn’t fit the mould of a classic Pep signing, but we have all come a long way in the past decade of Manchester City success One way or another,…
Melbourne City cement A-League Women dynasty with championship win over Wellington
City seal domestic double with 3-1 victory over Nix at AAMI Park McNamara scores twice, McKenna adds screamer in grand final Two goals in three minutes from Matildas forward Holly…
Pity the poor AI data centers facing ‘discrimination’ | Arwa Mahdawi
The centers are diverting much-needed resources from regular people. Local resistance has the industry playing defense Back in 2016, Marco Gutiérrez, the Mexican-born founder of Latinos for Trump, issued an…
The hantavirus debacle raises a key question: why would anyone go on a cruise? | Dave Schilling
I cannot think of one thing that a cruise offers that isn’t available in the safe bosom of dry land I don’t swim. This is a fairly crucial element of…