Why You Must Review Your Estate Plan Before New Year
Newcastle legal experts Burgess Thomson explain why the end of year is the perfect time to review your estate planning documents to ensure they reflect your current circumstances.
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Liberals' Bold Speaker Gamble in Final ACT Sitting
Canberra's Legislative Assembly faces a pivotal vote for Speaker as the Liberals nominate Jeremy Hanson. Will this political gamble pay off in the final sitting week of 2025?
Hidden Convenience Fees Straining Australian Households
Australians are paying thousands in hidden convenience fees annually. Financial expert Chris Foster-Ramsay reveals how small charges impact family budgets and shares money-saving strategies.
Get $68,000 Yearly Retirement with Simple Changes
Financial expert Nick Bruining reveals strategic adjustments to generate $68,000 annually in retirement. Learn how to maximize your super and age pension benefits for lifelong security.
Why Baby Boomers Are Wary of Early Inheritance
Australian baby boomers are holding back on early inheritance gifts despite record wealth transfer. Learn the psychological barriers and strategies to overcome them.
UK Closes Pension Loophole for Australians
British government shocks Australian expats by closing National Insurance loophole that allowed cheap state pension access. Learn how this affects your retirement plans.
How Testamentary Trusts Protect Australian Family Wealth
Discover how testamentary trusts can safeguard your financial legacy for future generations. Expert advice on estate planning strategies for Australian families.
Level 33 Wollongong tower approved for extra floors
The Level 33 development on Flinders Street has been approved to add three more storeys and 33 apartments after a successful review. Discover how NSW's affordable housing policy made it possible.
3D printed guns 'continuing issue' in ACT
ACT police report 11 seizures of 3D-printed firearms since 2023 as experts warn Australia risks following US path without urgent uniform legislation on digital blueprints.
Cook Pushes Development Law Reform Before Summer Break
WA Premier Roger Cook urges parliament to pass crucial development legislation before summer recess. The reforms aim to streamline approvals and boost housing supply across Western Australia.
AI used on Hunter housing projects sparks review
Thousands of Hunter homes fast-tracked by NSW Housing Delivery Authority face independent review after AI software used without approval. Key developments affected.
Balmoral Quay $300m Development Final Stage Approved
The final stage of Geelong's $300 million Balmoral Quay development gets green light after planning minister intervention. Project to create 400 jobs and transform waterfront.
Australia's Environmental Law Reform Deal Finalised
Labor and Greens reach agreement on EPBC Act reforms after lengthy negotiations. Will the strengthened laws actually protect Australia's environment? Read the analysis.
Inside Australia's Environmental Protection Law Negotiations
Exclusive look at how Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek secured landmark environmental reforms after intense negotiations with crossbenchers. Discover what's in the new deal.
Adult Shop Plan Rejected in Wollongong Mall
Wollongong Local Planning Panel rejects adult shop in Crown Street Mall due to proximity to church and unacceptable impact on children. Read the full details.
More Fremantle Line Stations Under State Control
WA Government to extend planning controls along Fremantle train line for medium to high-density housing. Local councils express concern over existing plans being overridden.
Decorated public servant appointed ACT Auditor-General
Ajay Sharma, a 20-year veteran of the ACT Audit Office, has been appointed as the territory's new Auditor-General for a seven-year term, commencing February 2025.
Greens win major environmental law reforms
The Greens party has negotiated significant reforms to Australia's environmental laws, securing independent oversight and climate considerations in a political showdown.
Pakington Street future in planning panel's hands
The fate of Pakington Street's controversial development plan now rests with an independent panel after council deferral. Learn what this means for Geelong's iconic precinct.
Redbank biomass plant heads to court
Verdant Earth Technologies takes legal action after NSW planning commission rejects proposal to convert Redbank power station to biomass energy. Court appeal underway.
Cockburn Council Proposes Major Developer Fee Hikes
City of Cockburn considers significant increases to infrastructure contributions for developers, potentially adding thousands to project costs. Learn how this affects local development.
Property Giant Warns High-Rise Plan Can't Fix Perth Housing
Satterley Property Group warns the Cook government's high-density housing strategy fails to address Perth's core land supply issues. Learn why experts say this approach won't solve the crisis.
Poll: ACT voters want climate protection in new laws
Exclusive polling reveals 80% of Canberrans want climate impacts considered in Albanese government's environment laws, with Labor risking voter backlash in marginal seats.
Developer threatens court over 900-home estate rejection
Sydney developer Third.i considers legal action after Hunter planning panel rejects 900-lot Anambah estate, citing housing crisis concerns. Read the full story.
WA Premier Supports Miners on Environmental Laws
WA Premier Roger Cook backs mining sector demands for environmental law reforms ahead of crucial Senate vote. Industry warns of project delays and job losses.
Traditional Risk Profiles Failing Self-Funded Retirees
Raymond Pecotic reveals why classic investment strategies are failing Australian self-funded retirees. Discover the new approach needed for retirement security.
Developers shaping Canberra's future amid community concerns
Canberra residents express frustration as developers dictate urban planning while community needs take backseat. Read how this impacts local amenities and climate policy.
Century-old map still shapes Canberra's planning
How Walter Burley Griffin's 1925 gazetted plan continues to influence Australia's capital city, balancing monumental ambition with bush capital ideals. Explore the enduring legacy.
$50M Strand Tower Seeks 10-Storey Approval in Townsville
Controversial $50 million Strand apartment development in Townsville seeks approval to increase height to 10 storeys, facing community opposition over scale and character concerns.
11,000 new homes to shape Illawarra's future
Major planning changes are set to transform the Illawarra region with 11,000 new homes and taller buildings proposed across Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama. Discover how these developments will reshape our communities.
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