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Thousands of Australians have been duped for shrewd tax-related behavior with those in the building and construction sector topping the list. Aussies across the country made a total of 43,000 tip-offs to the Australian Tax Office (ATO) in the 2021-22 financial year, with businesses, customers, employees and members of the public picking up the phone to report suspected violators. Hairstyling and beauty services came second on the list, followed by cafes and restaurants, road transport, and related management advice and consulting services. More than 13,400 calls were made to ATOs in the state, followed by Victoria, 11,500, and Queensland, 9,200. While Sydneysiders are the main culprits, Australians in regional locations are also exposing their alleged local criminals. Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Cairns in Queensland, Wellington in Sydney and Wodonga and Mornington Peninsula in Victoria were among the top five regional locations for tip offs – nearly 7,000 calls came from people outsi...

As interest rates continue to rise, some real estate experts expect an increase in apartment sales across Australia due to the large gap between the average house and unit prices. The Reserve Bank last week increased its interest rate target by 50 basis points to 1.35 percent. It also increased the interest rate on the exchange’s settlement balance by 50 basis points to 1.25 percent. James Kirkland, director of sales for national real estate agency Upside Realty, told NCA NewsWire that buyers’ borrowing power is dwindling and it’s being felt across the property market. Kirkland said he hopes the lifestyle apartments, which offer green space and amenities, will be seen as a viable alternative for those who can no longer afford a home. “Since March 2020, the value of the capital city unit has increased 9.8 percent, compared to 24.7 percent for houses, which makes it a more affordable option for the community,” he said. Camera Icon Lifestyle apartments, which offer green ...

Victoria’s father Jack Lord Gamble was “always a little wobbly”. The 37-year-old is simply someone who “gets into a vibe from time to time”. However, as his friends worried about his deteriorating condition, the Melbourne dad knew something more serious was at play. For more Health & Wellness related news and videos, check out Health & Wellness >> Then came the news that turned his world upside down – Jack had Parkinson’s disease. “It’s difficult, definitely harder than I realized,” he told 7NEWS.com.au. While coming to terms with life-changing conditions takes time, Jack hopes his experience can help others realize they are not alone and dispel common misconceptions. Melbourne father Jack Lord Gamble was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 33. Credit: provided Around 38 Australians are diagnosed with Parkinson’s every day. In 2018, Jack found himself among those statistics. Parkinson...