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Pauline Hanson’s Radical Tax Plan to ‘Significantly Reduce’ Tax for Australian Families Sparks Heated Debate Australia’s cost-of-living crisis has sparked a renewed push for income splitting, a tax scheme available in countries like the US, Canada, Germany, and France. Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party has reignited the debate, proposing a policy that could save families thousands in tax, but critics warn it’s “economically reckless” and a “gimmick”. The scheme would allow couples with at least one dependent child to file joint tax returns, slashing their taxable income and saving them up to $9,000 in tax. But experts argue it could…

‘Victoria’s Car Theft Epidemic: How Weak Sentencing is Fuelling the Nation’s Worst Stolen Vehicle Crisis’ Victoria records over 10,000 vehicle thefts annually, with one car stolen every 42 minutes, earning the state the unwanted title of Australia’s car theft capital. A former Victoria Police detective blames weak sentencing for the escalating crisis, as repeat offenders continue to walk free. Car thefts are being driven by a mix of youth offenders and organised criminal networks, with vehicles being stolen to order for lucrative markets in the Middle East. Experts warn that some vehicles remain vulnerable to theft, regardless of security measures,…

Deadly Stabbing in Quiet Suburb Sparks Fears of Gang-Related Violence in Geelong A man has been stabbed to death in a violent altercation in north Geelong, leaving a community in shock Three men and two women were involved in the fight, with a woman in her 20s sustaining minor injuries Homicide detectives are investigating, but no arrests have been made yet, fuelling concerns of a potential gang-related killing The usually quiet suburb of Norlane in north Geelong was left reeling after a violent altercation turned deadly, leaving one man stabbed to death and another injured. The incident has raised fears…

Tasmanian Timbers of Deceit: How Victoria’s Native Forest Logging Ban Has Unleashed a ‘Plundering’ of the Apple Isle’s Precious Resources Victoria’s decision to ban native forest logging has led to a surge in Tasmanian logs being shipped to the mainland, despite the state government’s claims to the contrary. Millions of dollars in taxpayer funds have been used to prop up Victorian sawmills, which are now reliant on Tasmanian timber, sparking outrage among environmentalists. Four Corners investigation reveals the devastating impact of the logging industry on Tasmania’s ancient forests, with some areas facing the ‘worst logging still happening in Australia today’.…

Britain on Brink of Leadership Crisis as Embattled PM Sir Keir Starmer Prepares to Step Down Amid Mounting Pressure British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to resign today, succumbing to intense pressure from within his own party Former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is poised to challenge for the top job after a resounding by-election win in Makerfield Sir Keir’s popularity has plummeted since taking office in July 2024, with senior cabinet ministers urging him to step down A leadership contest looms, with Mr Burnham tipped to become Britain’s seventh prime minister in 10 years The British government is…