CPA SUPPORT FOR A FAIRER ATO
REAL COST OF EXTREME WEATHER
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FALCONS LAUNCH GIANT 2026 SEASON
THE Fairfield Falcons Junior Australian Rules Football Club are set for a GIANT 2026 season, after their successful launch on Monday afternoon at Avery Park.
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE
- Key steps to plan for early retirement and achieve a more flexible lifestyle – practical guidance to help individuals clarify lifestyle goals and chart a path towards flexible, self-directed work.
- Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs) – what they are, how they work, and how they can be used to take greater control of retirement assets.
- Passive income from investment portfolios – foundational principles of generating cash flow through diversified assets rather than relying solely on wages.
- Effective tax and estate planning – strategies that help protect wealth, minimise liabilities, and ensure financial goals are realised across generations.
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CLUB MARCONI OFFICIAL BANNED
PRESCRIPTION COSTS ARE OUT OF CONTROL
NEW research shows millions of Australians are skipping or rationing medicines due to cost-of-living pressures, with nearly four million unable to afford prescriptions in the past three years. The Pharmacy Guild says cutting the PBS co-payment to $25 from 1 January 2026 will ease access and reduce hospitalisations caused by delayed treatment. Support is strong, with 84% backing lower co-payments, particularly for non-concession patients most affected by rising costs.
BIG ENERGY COMPANY FINED $450,000
A MAJOR Australian energy company, GE Grid Australia, has been fined $450,000 after failing to report imports of equipment containing the potent greenhouse gas sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) over eight reporting periods from 2018–2022. The Federal Court found repeated, serious breaches of environmental law under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989. Authorities said the case reinforces that companies must meet reporting obligations, as SF6 has extremely high global warming potential.
