Pensioners paying 118% tax? Is that a joke?

When you see a headline that claims pensioners are paying an effective tax rate of 118%, you’re inclined to think it's BS clickbait. But this time, it’s not. And it poses this question: does any politician care about the injustices of our federal and state tax systems?

The US just copped another big set of bad numbers: here’s what it means for markets

The US just copped another surprisingly bad set of inflation numbers, but their markets closed overnight with healthy gains. What gives?

Employees now have the 'right to disconnect' after work: what does that mean, especially for small business?

For owners of the country’s 2.5 million small businesses the new 'right to disconnect' laws present a new challenge. If you work for or run a small business, what does the right to disconnect and “unreasonable” refusal mean for you?

Tesla's 'full-self driving' mode is coming to Australia, but is it even legal yet?

Tesla is expected to soon turn on its “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” (FSD) mode in Australia and New Zealand.Is a future of driverless cars upon us? Not exactly.

Apple stock price slides: three reasons why new iPhones don't sit well with investors

Big new products typically lead to stock bounces for companies who announce them, but yesterday's iPhone announcement saw Apple's stock slide almost 3.5% in a single session. What gives?

Big AI player agrees to pay $2.2 billion in a copyright settlement, but how do Australian creatives benefit?

This is the largest copyright settlement in US history, establishing a crucial legal precedent for the evolving relationship between AI companies and content creators. But how do Australian writers and creatives who have been stolen from benefit?

The Super Tax might be getting a makeover: how it could impact you

It's being reported the federal government is considering delaying and possibly overhauling its plan to impose a higher tax on superannuation balances above $3 million. While still unconfirmed, sources reportedly indicated officials were re-examining the policy amid mounting criticism.

The Office of State Revenue is gunning for you, and they’ll shoot on sight

Anyone who’s fallen into the sights of the Office of State Revenue knows that this instrument of government can be unfair and unreasonable, making the mafia look quite reasonable!

iPhone 17, 17 Pro and the ultra-thin iPhone Air: here's what's new and different

Here are the iPhone 17 features, pricing and release date. And all the details on the iPhone Air, the new ultra-thin and light model.

Woolies and Coles face a possible billion-dollar bill for underpaying workers

Australian supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles now face the prospect of a combined bill exceeding $1 billion in relation to the alleged underpayment of close to 30,000 staff over several years.

A look at culture, arts, extras and things we’re following this week.

Photo of the Week

Nick Hutton, grinder of Great Britain SailGP Team, Luke Parkinson, flight controller of Great Britain SailGP Team, Dylan Fletcher, driver of Great Britain SailGP Team, Neil Hunter, grinder of Great Britain SailGP Team, Iain Jensen, wing trimmer of Great Britain SailGP Team, and Hannah Mills, strategist of Great Britain SailGP Team, on the podium after Great Britain SailGP Team win the final race on Race Day 2 of the Australia Sail Grand Prix in Sydney Harbour, Sydney, Sunday, February 9, 2025. (AAP Image/Supplied by Patrick Hamilton, via SailGP)
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