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These Canberrans received a home stamp duty concession. Now they owe thousands
Hundreds of Canberrans are having to pay back tens of thousands of dollars at short notice, after finding out they're no longer eligible for home stamp duty concessions.
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Trumpβs Gulf Visit Aims for Saudi-Israel Deal But Gaza War Looms Large
Trump faces hurdles in brokering Saudi-Israel deal during Gulf visit as Riyadh demands Gaza ceasefire and Palestinian statehood recognition first. Related: Trump Bans AP Journalists From Oval Office for Not Using the Name βGulf of Americaβ Donald Trump prepares for his first foreign trip since returning to the White House, aiming to boost investments and [β¦]
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Police make arrest after reports of armed man in Brisbane's north
A man has been taken into custody after the emergency declaration this morning, closing off streets in Bridgeman Downs.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Kurdish group PKK says it is laying down arms and disbanding
The Kurdish group has waged a 40-year insurgency against Turkey, but has now said it will dissolve itself.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Gaza parents desperate as children face starvation under Israeli blockade
The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on the rise of malnutrition in Gaza's children.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Israeli negotiators headed to Doha on Tuesday
Israeli negotiators headed to Doha on Tuesday Israel is sending a negotiating team to Doha, Qatar on Tuesday for further discussions on reaching a ceasefire and captive-swap deal in Gaza, the Times of Israel has reported. This comes of the heels of the release of US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander on Monday. Hamas expressed a willingness to keep engaging diplomatically, and said talks can bring about results where the...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:China sees the U.S. trade deal as a huge win for Beijing
The sky-high tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on imports from China have largely been rolled back temporarily under the trade agreement.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:House GOP unveils sweeping tax plans
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story House GOP unveils sweeping tax plans House Republicans on Monday released a 389-page plan to advance President Trumpβs tax agenda, kicking off what is expected to be a showdown over taxes in the GOP. Greg...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:DJ dreamed of becoming a concert pianist until he had a stroke. This music inspired him to play again
When Paul Wittgenstein lost his arm in World War I, he convinced famous composers to write music for the left hand alone. That music is still inspiring pianists today.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:GOP charges ahead despite deep divisions on Medicaid, SALT
House Republicans are charging ahead with deep Medicaid cuts and an extension of the 2017 tax cuts, two policies at the heart of President Trumpβs domestic agenda that are showcasing fierce divisions within the GOP conference. Both policy issues pit GOP moderates against conservatives, and threaten to delay action on the massive budget reconciliation package...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:5 takeaways from US-China trade truce
U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators agreed over the weekend to lower mutually imposed triple-digit tariffs in a significant de-escalation of the ongoing trade war between Washington, D.C., and Beijing. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday after talks in Switzerland that βsubstantial progressβ had been made between the two countries. China and the U.S. agreed to...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Trump goes on defense over Qatar jet gift
President Trump defended his decision to accept a luxury Boeing jet from Qatar, calling it βstupidβ for him to turn it down amid an influx of criticism from both sides of the aisle over the gift. βI could be a stupid person and say, βOh no, we donβt want a free plane.β We give free...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Poland says Russia recruited arsonists for Warsaw fire on social media
Polish minister Radek Sikorski tells the BBC that there is proof of Moscow's involvement, which the Kremlin denies.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Episcopal Church halts refugee partnership with feds over white South Africans
The Episcopal Church has halted a refugee resettlement program with the federal government over the prioritization of white South Africans while other populations see their immigration protections removed. βJust over two weeks ago, the federal government informed Episcopal Migration Ministries that under the terms of our federal grant, we are expected to resettle white Afrikaners...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:EU and UK Advance Strategic Defense Pact: A Shift Amid European Crisis
The European Union and the United Kingdom are about to sign a joint defense agreement that entails closer European military alignment. This pact responds to geopolitical tensions and aims to strengthen European sovereignty against U.S. influence and the NATO threat. Related: Trump Reaches a Trade Deal With the United Kingdom The EU and the UK [β¦]
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Toy stocks rally after Chinese tariffs slashed to 30%
Shares of Mattel, Hasbro, Jakks and Funko rallied on Monday after the U.S. agreed to temporarily reduce tariffs on China.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Teachers confront AI challenges in the classroom
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Teachers confront AI challenges in the classroom Educators are reaching into their toolbox in an effort to adapt their instruction to a world where students can use ChatGPT to put out a five-page essay in under an hour. Illustration / Samantha Wong; and Adobe Stock Teachers...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Google launches AI startup fund offering access to new models and tools
Amazon and Microsoft, OpenAI's principal investor, are backing generative AI startups with hefty investmentsand developing their own technologies.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Do you know this man? His identity has baffled police for decades
Police are hoping a new image of a man who was found dead in Melbourne's north in 1995 will lead to a breakthrough in the case.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:FirstFT: US stocks soar after Washington and Beijing agree tariff truce
Also in todayβs newsletter, Modi claims Indian military βsuperiorityβ over Pakistan, and Chinaβs CATL to raise at least $4bn
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:BYD factory delayed in Brazil to be βfully functionalβ by end of 2026, official says
BYDβs investment in Brazil β its biggest market outside China β aims to turn factory into complex with capacity to make 150,000 EVs a year.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Asserts Sovereignty Over Oil and Gas: βResources Belong to the Peopleβ
Venezuelaβs VP Delcy RodrΓguez asserts national sovereignty over oil & gas reserves, rejecting foreign interference. βEnergy sovereignty is non-negotiable,β she declares amid US pressure. Related: Venezuela Blames US Sanctions for Chevronβs Return of Oil Shipments to PDVSA In a recent speech, Venezuelaβs Executive Vice President Delcy RodrΓguez declared that the countryβs energy resourcesβincluding its vast [β¦]
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Live: US-China tariffs 'deal' spurs stock surge, Australian futures tip lift
A US-China trade deal that includes tariff cuts has sent US stock markets soaring. Futures suggest Australia's stock index will also rise. Follow live.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:China faces a tough balancing act with India and Pakistan
Beijing must juggle regional stability, global trade tensions and its standing as a responsible major power.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Trump's flurry of moves ahead of Middle East trip
{beacon} PRESIDENT TRUMP left Washington Monday boosted by a pause in the trade war with China but trailed by a new controversy over an expensive gift from the government of Qatar. Trump will be hunting new investment deals for the U.S. over the next four days in the Middle East on the first major foreign...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Woodside modifies plans for contentious Browse joint venture project
Western Australia's environmental watchdog takes the unusual step of reopening public consultation to Woodside's $30 billion Browse joint venture project after the company modified its proposal.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:A Biden-era ‘junk fee’ rule is now in effect. Ticketmaster says it will display fees more clearly
As a Biden administration ban on so-called βjunk feesβ took effect Monday, Ticketmaster said it would start displaying the full price of a ticket as soon as consumers begin shopping.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Brisbane's Story Bridge could bring back tolls for first time since 1947 without deal
A new assessment found sections of the path were worse than identified in previous reports, with evidence that water was leaking through the concrete.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Flyover flusters Alex de Minaur, before he recovers to win in Rome
The Italian Air Force briefly interrupts Alex de Minaur's charge to victory at the Rome Masters, as he moves within a couple of matches of a showdown with world number one Jannik Sinner.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:US eases trade war, pursues βstrategic decouplingβ from China
China and the United States agreed to de-escalate their trade war by significantly lowering tariffs for each other and forming a mechanism to start a trade negotiation in the next 90 days. According to a US-China joint declaration released on Monday, the US will reduce its tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%. This [β¦] The post US eases trade war, pursues βstrategic decouplingβ from China appeared first on Asia...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Live: PM's new ministry to be sworn in, Chalmers admits frontbench dumping 'messy'
Anthony Albanese's new-look frontbench will be sworn in this morning but the treasurer has described the way two senior cabinet ministers were dumped as "messy" and "unfortunate". Follow live.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:GOP phasing out green energy credits
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EV credit cut, others phased out in GOP bill House Republicans on Monday announced they plan to repeal Democratsβ tax credits for electric vehicles (EVs) and phase out those that apply to climate-friendly energy sources. Michael Sohn, Associated Press file The green energy...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Conservatives are cautiously hopeful that Pope Leo XIV will restore rigor to the papacy
Some conservatives and traditionalist Catholics are cautiously optimistic over the historic election of Pope Leo XIV.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Pope Francis was close to other religious leaders. Will Pope Leo follow suit?
Amid global conflicts, the new pope will need to forge new bonds. Experts say he has the background and the skills that will demonstrate that he's up to the task.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:New national guidelines for miscarriage and early pregnancy loss released
Women's health experts have welcomed new national guidelines for the treatment of miscarriage, recurrent miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy up to 14 weeks gestation.
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