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This Just In: The Federal Budget Just Handed Australian Hospo Its Biggest Tax Break Since the Pandemic

Eliza Campbell — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:49:38 +0000

The 2026 federal budget announcement just threw struggling bars, cafes and restaurants a multi-part lifeline — including a permanent return of the Covid-era loss carry-back tax refund.

This Just In: The Federal Budget Just Confirmed Every Australian Worker Can Claim $1,000 at Tax Time — No Receipts Required

Eliza Campbell — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:11:19 +0000

The federal budget's new $1,000 instant tax deduction will let Australian workers cut their taxable income without keeping receipts — though you won't see the benefit until you lodge your 2026-27 return in 2027.

The 2026 Federal Budget Is Shaking up Negative Gearing and Capital Gains Tax — And First-Home Buyers Might (Finally) Catch a Break at Auction

Eliza Campbell — Tue, 12 May 2026 09:44:43 +0000

Tonight's federal budget is set to confirm the biggest changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount in decades, and they're aimed at the investors who've been outbidding first-home buyers at auction.

New Digital Fashion Marketplace Circular Clothing Co Is Making Buying and Selling Secondhand Clothes Easier Than Ever

Eliza Campbell — Tue, 12 May 2026 02:05:46 +0000

When it comes to being a conscious fashion consumer, few things are more impactful than participating in a circular economy. The concept is pretty simple: sell stuff that you don't want, purchase things that you do. But anyone who has attempted a wardrobe cleanout for extra cash will know that selling secondhand items online is […]

An Astrologer on Decoding Your Dreams, Not Micromanaging the Universe and Why Things Not Going Your Way Is Exactly the Point

Eliza Campbell — Mon, 11 May 2026 08:00:22 +0000

Journalist-turned-dream guru Matt Galea wants you to listen to what your nightmares are trying to tell you.

This Just In: Chapel Street's Electric Bar Has Been Firebombed in the Latest Melbourne Hospitality Arson

Eliza Campbell — Sun, 03 May 2026 23:18:23 +0000

The Prahran venue is the latest target in a 15-plus run of attacks on Melbourne hospitality venues since mid-April.

This Just In: Melbourne's Newest Train Ran for the First Time Yesterday

Eliza Campbell — Sun, 03 May 2026 21:28:48 +0000

After two years of testing, the first of 50 new X'Trapolis 2.0 trains entered service yesterday on the Upfield line — with wider doors, 20 wheelchair spaces and walk-through carriages.

Matt Berninger on Writing 'Get Sunk', Surfacing From Depression and What He Plays When He's Sad

Eliza Campbell — Fri, 01 May 2026 04:46:33 +0000

Ahead of his first solo Australian tour, the unmistakable voice of The National sat down with us for a wide-ranging chat about songwriting, sadness, and Leonard Cohen binges.

Forget IKEA, Australians Can Now Shop This TikTok-Viral (and Very Chic) Canadian Furniture Brand — and It's Surprisingly Affordable

Eliza Campbell — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:34 +0000

Montréal-founded modular furniture brand Cozey has officially launched in Australia — its first market outside North America — with a full home collection that looks considerably more expensive than it is.

CP Picks: The Best New Drinks From Australian Makers Right Now

Eliza Campbell — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:31:55 +0000

From a Margot Robbie-approved paloma to a Tasmanian Pinot Noir gin and a smarter wave of session-friendly RTDs — these are the new Australian drinks worth pouring right now.