y Workers are due their superannuation today but many employers are struggling to pay By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:32:08 +1000 Today is the deadline for employers to pay superannuation they owe workers for the first quarter, but many may struggle to do so amid the COVID-19 economic shutdown. Full Article Superannuation Small Business COVID-19 Tax
y Apartment tenants in line for rent discounts as short-stay market dries up By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:08:13 +1000 Real estate agents are resorting to discounting to try to secure tenants as COVID–19 hits the apartment rental market. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Building and Construction Industry Business Economics and Finance Urban Development and Planning Community and Society
y 'Look at it fly!': Pentagon releases footage of 'unidentified aerial phenomena' By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:27:47 +1000 Videos of unidentified flying objects have been officially released by the Department of Defense after unauthorised distribution in 2007 and 2017. Full Article Navy Defence and Aerospace Industries Spacecraft Space Exploration Astronomy (Space) Air and Space
y Why are some of the world's largest planes being parked in Alice Springs? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:43:57 +1000 The small town in the middle of Australia is hosting a collection of very expensive aircraft, including double-decker Airbus A380s. Why are they being stored here? Full Article Business Economics and Finance Industry Air Transport COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health
y Superannuation early withdrawal risks collapsing retirement system By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:52:29 +1000 Super funds and prominent professional investors warn that the mass withdrawal of funds from superannuation during the COVID-19 crisis risks undermining the whole retirement income system. Full Article Superannuation COVID-19 Federal Government
y Can't get a refund on your cancelled trip? Here's what to do By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:40:15 +1000 More than 6,000 people have complained to the ACCC about their travel company's handling of refunds. We've looked into what your options are for getting your money back. Full Article Consumer Protection Business Economics and Finance Travel and Tourism
y Almost half the businesses interested in JobKeeper have not signed up. Here's why By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:42:17 +1000 Hundreds of thousands of employers who registered interest in JobKeeper have not signed up for the payment, citing ineligible workers, confusing rules and cashflow problems. Full Article Industrial Relations Unemployment Small Business Tax Federal Government
y Stimulus payments leave households better off so far, but analysts warn of looming $60b hit By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 06:01:26 +1000 The Federal Government's stimulus package is supporting Australian households during the coronavirus pandemic, with a surge in unemployment payments more than offsetting the fall in income from job losses, according to the Commonwealth Bank. Full Article Business Economics and Finance Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Scott Morrison
y Jay wasn't after handouts, but her pantry was empty By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 06:02:27 +1000 For many people like Jay, the COVID-19 pandemic means that for the first time, they're truly struggling to get food on the table. Full Article Consumer Finance Business Economics and Finance Community and Society Poverty Unemployment Health Diseases and Disorders COVID-19
y Coronavirus shutdowns leave expats unable to sell their homes in time to avoid hefty tax bills By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 06:03:27 +1000 Thousands of Australian expats fear they could be hit with large capital gains tax bills because they've been unable to return home due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, before a June 30 deadline that would have allowed them to sell their property to avoid liabilities. Full Article Business Economics and Finance Small Business Government and Politics Tax Tax Evasion Federal Government Regulation COVID-19 Housing Housing Industry
y Military leaders warn we must prepare for a crisis worse than COVID-19 By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 07:22:25 +1000 A confidential report commissioned by the Department of Defence predicted medical shortages, panic-buying and mass job losses a year before the COVID-19 outbreak. Full Article Disaster Prevention COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Disasters and Accidents Pollution Disasters and Safety Climate Change - Disasters Government and Politics International Aid and Trade Epidemics and Pandemics
y Victoria criticises 'completely inappropriate' independent schools funding offer from Federal Government By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:09:12 +1000 Victorian Education Minister James Merlino accuses the Federal Government of using funding to "force" independent schools to undermine the state's strategy on face-to-face learning during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Respiratory Diseases Business Economics and Finance Work Community and Society States and Territories State of Emergency Government and Politics
y Key points from the PM's press conference By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:48:49 +1000 Where coronavirus came from, Australia's relationship with China, and the possibility of being able to jump on a plane to New Zealand were all canvassed by the PM in his latest press conference. Full Article Government and Politics Health Diseases and Disorders COVID-19 Travel and Tourism Politics and Government Forms of Government Business Economics and Finance Industry Mental Health Tourism Elections
y Chinese company suggests PNG relationship will suffer amid mine lease dispute By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:41:46 +1000 A major Chinese mining company warns the Papua New Guinean Government it faces "significant negative impact" on bilateral relations with China if the company doesn't get a lease extension on a gold mine in the country. Full Article Mining Industry Business Economics and Finance Gold Foreign Aid
y Lebanon rocked by riots over economic hardship, as one protester dies in Tripoli By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:57:53 +1000 A shutdown to fight the spread of COVID-19 has made a dire situation even worse in Lebanon, with its currency plunging in value. Full Article Business Economics and Finance Economic Trends Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) COVID-19 Unrest Conflict and War
y Samuel felt he had no option but to withdraw money from his super By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:38:57 +1000 Samuel Clarke knows withdrawing his retirement savings early is not ideal, but he says the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent loss of business has left him no option. Full Article Superannuation COVID-19 Business Economics and Finance Federal Government Health Epidemics and Pandemics
y Surging grocery costs blamed on fires, droughts and COVID-19 By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:47:13 +1000 Australians have seen a rare rise in inflation, as a series of crises conspired to push up the cost of essential groceries, but economists say consumers should see cheaper prices again now that panic buying has subsided. Full Article Economic Trends Consumer Finance Retail COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health
y Holiday homes turned long-term rentals add to surge in listings By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 20:56:33 +1000 The major online platforms say rental listings are up 8-10 per cent compared to last year, as thousands of Airbnbs and other short-term rentals are expected to move to the long-term market as coronavirus halts travel. Full Article Housing Industry Business Economics and Finance Travel and Tourism Epidemics and Pandemics
y Businessman's dairy proposal puts pressure on Government to help struggling farmers By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 06:11:12 +1000 A Victorian businessman has given the Federal Government a detailed plan to help the struggling dairy industry get back on track — and give more money to farmers. Full Article Dairy Production Federal Government Business Economics and Finance
y Online selling scam targets farmers with fake machinery ads By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:21:51 +1000 Australian farmers have lost tens of thousands of dollars after falling victim to fraudulent advertisements for farm machinery and equipment. Full Article Advertising and Marketing Advertising Fraud and Corporate Crime Agricultural Marketing Agricultural Prices Agricultural Crops Agricultural Machinery Agribusiness
y About 750,000 customers could pay thousands extra after bank cuts home loan repayments By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:48:19 +1000 Commonwealth Bank customers could end up paying tens of thousands of dollars more on their home loans because of changes to repayment levels, a financial expert warns. Full Article Banking Consumer Finance House and Home Diseases and Disorders COVID-19
y Markets surge on Fed's promise to act 'aggressively' to save a stalled economy By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:37:34 +1000 The ASX joins a global rally after the Federal Reserve says it will "aggressively" use its "full range of tools" to aid the recovery, as the US economy records its worst slump since the global financial crisis. Full Article Health Diseases and Disorders COVID-19 Business Economics and Finance Economic Trends Globalisation - Economy Medical Sciences
y Metro West plan revealed: Rydalmere station scrapped, 150 properties to be acquired By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:52:26 +1000 The NSW Government releases the blueprint for the promised Metro West, revealing it will acquire 154 properties to accommodate the multi-billion dollar project. Full Article Rail Transport State Parliament Government and Politics
y 'Unacceptable' gas fracking in Channel Country should stop, leaked department report told Queensland Government By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:26:32 +1000 A leaked expert report shows the Queensland Government was advised to stop further gas fracking in the state's sensitive Channel Country, but a separate department already extended gas exploration until 2030. Full Article Government and Politics Public Sector Business Economics and Finance Activism and Lobbying Rural Regional Development Community and Society Regional Community Development Environment Environmental Management
y Energy operator wants to remotely switch off rooftop solar systems amid 'uncontrolled growth' By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:01:45 +1000 Australia's electricity grid operator wants the authority to remotely switch off new rooftop solar systems in SA in order to manage their "invisible and uncontrolled" growth. Full Article Solar Energy Alternative Energy Electricity Energy and Utilities Business Economics and Finance Environment Energy Science and Technology
y Coronavirus update: China's Hubei province lowers emergency response level By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 00:54:08 +1000 The initial epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak will lower its emergency response level from tomorrow. These are the key coronavirus developments from Friday. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Lockdown Epidemics and Pandemics Environment Government and Politics Business Economics and Finance Globalisation - Economy
y Netflix's Hollywood is a surprisingly toothless romance of a 'golden age' By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 05:15:11 +1000 You might have expected a sharper look at the underbelly of the so-called 'golden age' from the creator of American Horror Story, and more recently, The Politician. Full Article Arts and Entertainment Television Popular Culture Director Social Systems Race Relations Film Drama Industry Film (Movies) Actor LGBT
y Company buys coal mine for $1 and receives $35 million environmental refund. Here's how By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 06:04:25 +1000 A company linked to Labor figures that bought a mine for just $1 enjoyed multi-million-dollar refunds from its environmental bond after concessions from the Palaszczuk Government, documents show. Full Article Rural Mining Industry Mining Environmental Issues Industry Business Economics and Finance Environment Mining (Rural) Company News Government and Politics Federal - State Issues Activism and Lobbying
y This university student pulls in nearly double his usual earnings thanks to JobKeeper By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 06:04:25 +1000 Thanks to a loophole in the Federal Government's JobKeeper legislation, Lewis Mullins has been earning far more than he did before the coronavirus pandemic. But the same can no longer be said for his younger colleagues. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Tax Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Activism and Lobbying Law Crime and Justice Laws Work Community and Society Industrial Relations Small Business Business Economics and Finance Respiratory Diseases
y Solid demand and favourable weather buoy agribusiness confidence By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 07:23:56 +1000 Solid rainfall has boosted farmer confidence this season and, while uncertainty hangs over the global economy, many remain optimistic that agriculture will weather the storm. Full Article Agricultural Prices Agricultural Chemicals Grain Wheat Stockmarket Rainfall Air Transport Fishing Aquaculture Sheep Production Beef Cattle Horticulture Oil and Gas Retail Dairy Production Economic Trends Wool Pest Management Pests Pests Diseases and Control Methods Farm Labour Sea Transport Food Processing Social Distancing Hospitality Drought Livestock Epidemics and Pandemics Agricultural Machinery
y Australian share market loses $85 billion, as Friday plunge wipes out week's gains By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 09:24:25 +1000 The major miners, energy and bank stocks led heavy selling on the Australian share market, which closed 5 per cent lower as selling accelerated in late trade. Full Article Retail Markets Stockmarket Currency Futures Economic Trends Company News Internet Culture
y House prices edge higher as both buyers and sellers leave the market during COVID-19 crisis By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 10:34:05 +1000 Despite coronavirus restrictions sending auctions online and seeing many home sales abandoned, CoreLogic figures for April show prices continued to rise for the few properties that did sell. Full Article Business Economics and Finance Building and Construction Housing Industry Housing Money and Monetary Policy Federal Government COVID-19
y 'No going back to everything the way it was': ANZ boss warns of 'slow grind' recovery By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 13:43:55 +1000 ANZ's chief executive warns the Australian and New Zealand economies will be reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic and take years to recover from the economic fallout. Full Article Banking Economic Trends COVID-19
y Key points from the Prime Minister's latest press conference By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 18:33:43 +1000 The Prime Minister and Chief Medical Officer urge people to download the tracing app to speed easing of restrictions, while another large support package to help keep aged care resident safe is announced. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Government and Politics Business Economics and Finance Aged Care Community and Society Internet Technology Computers and Technology Science and Technology
y Pub owners to pay $380,000 in damages over secret beer tap deals By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 18:41:07 +1000 The directors of a prominent Adelaide hotels syndicate are ordered to pay $383,000 to their former business partners after a court found they concealed deals with major breweries over access to beer taps. Full Article Hospitality Industry Business Economics and Finance Courts and Trials Law Crime and Justice
y Coronavirus update: New York City nursing home reports 98 deaths as FDA approves experimental drug By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 00:22:01 +1000 US President Donald Trump seemingly increases his estimate of possible deaths from coronavirus to 100,000, up from 70,000 earlier in the week, as South Africa, Spain and some American states loosen their restrictions. These are the key coronavirus developments from today. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Lockdown Epidemics and Pandemics Environment Government and Politics Business Economics and Finance Globalisation - Economy
y Tesla shares tumble after Elon Musk tweets they're too expensive By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 05:52:40 +1000 Elon Musk has seen Tesla's share price falling after a series of unusual tweets, including saying he would sell all his possessions. Full Article Business Economics and Finance Science and Technology COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders
y Property values fall slightly in parts of Queensland but steady overall By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 07:04:17 +1000 Property values fell slightly in some parts of Queensland in April but rose in others amid a sharp drop in sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article COVID-19 Business Economics and Finance Economic Trends Housing Industry Tourism Travel and Tourism
y From hobby cook to burger king with little savings or experience – and dad as the delivery guy By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 13:10:52 +1000 At 14 years of age Zaynn Bird was a sub-par McDonald's employee. At 23 he owns one of his state's most impressive burger joints. Full Article Food and Cooking People Human Interest Small Business
y Flight Centre stops charging cancellation fees for trips affected by coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 22:35:03 +1000 The travel agent chain backs down from charging hundreds of dollars in cancellation fees for trips cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, following pressure from customers and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Full Article Consumer Protection Business Economics and Finance Travel and Tourism COVID-19
y Why this former US Congress hopeful is betting on a small country newspaper By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 05:30:02 +1000 Michael Waite ran for office in Washington and worked for Bill Gates' private investment company, but helping establish a community newspaper could be his toughest challenge yet. Full Article Information and Communication Print Media Rural Rural Media Small Business Business Economics and Finance Media US Elections
y How an elderly island enclave warded off COVID-19 ... without blowing up the bridge By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 06:30:08 +1000 The community of mainly over-60s on St Huberts Island in NSW manages to stare down the threat of COVID-19 with music, exercise and good wine — and a fresh catch of fish delivered by doting grandsons. Full Article Community Development Community Organisations Canoeing and Kayaking Fishing Aquaculture Music Industry Music Education Dance Music Photography
y In what's left of the Australian TV industry after coronavirus, will the next Secret Life be made? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 07:38:30 +1000 Some are warning Australia's television industry is facing a crisis that could affect how much viewers pay for entertainment in the future, and whether the kinds of shows that have been hits in the past will continue to be made. Full Article Television Arts and Entertainment Business Economics and Finance TV Technology Advertising and Marketing
y Goodbye Game of Thrones, hello Normal People: Is the era of gratuitous on-screen sex over? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 08:00:00 +1000 Sex and nudity is strewn across our TV and cinema screens, but for actors and audiences, there can be a cost. That's starting to change, says Normal People's on-set intimacy coordinator. Full Article Film Film (Movies) Television Sexual Misconduct Ethics
y Coronavirus update: Italy sends millions back to work after two months at home By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 02:56:37 +1000 After two months in almost total lockdown, 4.5 million Italians are allowed to return to work today as the country with the second-highest coronavirus death toll begins to wind back some restrictions. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Lockdown Epidemics and Pandemics Environment Government and Politics Business Economics and Finance Globalisation - Economy
y On World Press Freedom Day, Malaysia investigates journalist over 'provocation' By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 05:29:35 +1000 Police in Malaysia confirm they are investigating a journalist over her reporting on mass raids targeting migrants and refugees amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article Refugees Immigration World Politics Government and Politics COVID-19 Media Human Rights Rights Human Law Crime and Justice
y In the blink of an eye coronavirus has turned the property market upside down By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 06:13:44 +1000 Within the space of a month, the coronavirus pandemic has upended the property market for buyers, sellers, tenants and landlords. Full Article Business Economics and Finance Economic Trends Housing Industry Health COVID-19 Epidemics and Pandemics
y Fine-dining restaurants turn to takeaway to keep staff employed during virus lockdown By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 07:44:37 +1000 With dine-in service off the table many restaurants struggle to retain staff who are ineligible for JobKeeper payments. Full Article Hospitality Food and Beverage Lockdown COVID-19
y COVID-19 losses just the start of Westpac's woes amid escalating money laundering, tax problems By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 08:11:55 +1000 Westpac joins ANZ in deferring its interim dividend as it braces for the financial impact of COVID-19, but mounting issues around money laundering and tax reporting may cost it almost as much. Full Article Banking Company News COVID-19
y Majority of shut-off WA businesses 'confident' they will survive pandemic By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 08:42:17 +1000 The coronavirus pandemic is understandably weighing heavily on the business sector, but there are early signs of green shoots as one state begins to open up. Full Article Rural Tourism Rural Travel and Tourism Lifestyle and Leisure COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Hospitality Consumer Finance Business Economics and Finance Small Business