Minns government urged to lift $12bn ‘insidious’ tax
The state government has not lifted the payroll tax threshold in almost five years, claiming it is ‘comparable with other states.’
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‘Abused, spat on’: CEO reveals threats after council rate hike vote
The boss of Northern Beaches Council has spoken to police, saying staffers have been subjected to widespread abuse after councillors voted to pursue a 39.6 per cent rate rise.
$5k monthly energy bills ‘killing’ small business
The price of gas and electricity and major increases in rent and wages has created a perfect storm for Sydney’s small businesses. Chris Bowen has blamed ‘a decade of neglect under the Liberals.’
‘Shameful’: The eight councillors who voted for 40pc rate hike
Seven “independents” from the same political party and one member of the Greens voted in favour of lifting Northern Beaches council rates by 39.6 per cent. Residents have called for them to resign.
‘Sack them all’: Outrage as council endorses 40pc rate hike
The Northern Beaches Council has voted to seek permission to slug residents with a 40 per cent rates rise, hours after about 200 furious locals rallied outside its chambers to voice their disgust at the proposal.
‘Not unsafe’: NSW vows to expand script-free treatment
New trial data has revealed the number of pharmacies now treating people with common conditions. The Health Minister is vowing to expand the program. Take our poll.
‘Appalling’: Fury over plan to hike rates by 40 per cent
A Sydney councillor says the bureaucrats should slash their $159m wage bill before slugging residents with an average rates increase of $673 per year.
‘Incorrect’: Bowen returns serve on Illawarra wind claim
The Energy Minister insists there are still companies bidding for the controversial Illawarra Offshore Wind Zone, despite a leading global firm backing away from the project
‘Abhorrent’: School’s AI porn scandal highlights growing issue
Experts say the case of a Year 12 student allegedly creating fake pornographic images of his peers and posting them online shows how easily anyone with a computer can inflict harm on others.
Troop shortage despite 64,000 applying to join ADF
Thousands of Australians are frustrated after being forced to wait more than a year to be enlisted into the military, despite the ADF being thousands of troops short.
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