The Editorial Team

Rebecca Le May has been a journalist for more than 20 years, including 13 years as a reporter and bureau chief for AAP in Perth. She started out her career as a finance reporter, then moved into general news, covering politics and courts. Rebecca now has a hybrid role with NCA NewsWire, covering both finance and general, and contributing to sub-editing. Fun fact: She is a keen photographer and her favourite subject is her cat. She can also recite The Young Ones word for word.

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Tax

business documents and tax forms in the close up photo

Crazy things Aussies tried to claim on tax

Aussies working from home have cheekily tried to claim some absurd things on their tax returns. Don’t try this when you file yours.

UpdatedTax

(FILES) File photo taken on September 24, 2020 showing a physical imitation of a Bitcoin at a crypto currency

Biggest cryptocurrency tax mistake

The ATO is closely tracking cryptocurrency transactions this year and warns investors they face penalties and audits if they ignore their tax obligations.

Australian Markets

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos May 24, 2021: General vision of The Australian Stock Exchange in Sydney CBD. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Nikki Short

ASX flat, AMP rises despite court woes

The ASX closed barely changed, with bad news not stopping some stocks rising including travel firms as Victoria enters another lockdown.

Retail

Generic face masks. Protective masks, normally used for surgery, are now in use to fight the Corona Virus SARS-nCov-19. Photo: Mika Baumeister

Retailer penalised for dodgy Covid products

The fashion giant behind Katies and Noni B has been slugged a hefty penalty for dodgy products and marketing but blames its supplier.

Other Industries

15/04/2021 Executive chairman and CEO of Grocon, Daniel Grollo arrives at law firm King Wood Malleson's on Collins Street. Aaron Francis/The Australian

Grocon rescue deal backed by creditors

Grocon creditors have decided against liquidating the collapsed construction group, instead backing an alternative plan.

Travel Updates

Expatriates collect luggage from their Delhi flight. *** Local Caption *** Defence is supporting Whole-of-Government efforts to return Australians from India following the pause of flights due to COVID-19. A QANTAS flight carrying returning Australians touched down at RAAF Base Darwin, with passengers transported to Howard Springs Quarantine Facility.ADF Supplied pictures

Worker ‘trapped’ after jet tarmac crash

A baggage vehicle crashed into a Qantas jet when the brakes failed, a union says, claiming the driver was trapped and pointing the finger of blame at outsourcing.

UpdatedAFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 23: Ben Cunnington of the Kangaroos evaders a tackle during the round 10 AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium on May 23, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Positive virus case went to footy match

One day after the MCG was deemed a Covid hotspot, footy fans at another major AFL venue have potentially been exposed and a Hawks game has been postponed.

Australian Markets

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos APRIL 13, 2021.Generic images of The Australian Stock Exchange in Sydney.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

ASX snaps four-day winning streak

The ASX fell for the first time in five sessions, weighed down by miners and market heavyweight CSL, while Melbourne’s cluster dented travel stocks.

Travel Incidents

Barcelona, Spain - December 11, 2016: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan of the Institut Cartografic de Catalunya approaching to El Prat Airport in Barcelona, Spain. Picture: iStock

Pilot fell asleep for 40 minutes mid-flight

Disturbing findings into an alarming ghost plane emergency have been revealed, including revelations the pilot fell asleep for 40 minutes.

Australian Markets

ASX rallies in four-day winning streak

The ASX climbed steadily higher then rallied in the final moments of trade, with Commonwealth Bank hitting a record and a takeover target rocketing.

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