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Christmas in Brisbane City
With just four weeks until Christmas Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has declared the silly season officially open and is embracing the festive spirit along with Brisbane residents and visitors.
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No money for disability scheme in mini-budget
The Government has failed to include any funding for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) mini-budget.
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Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook 2011-12
The 2011-12 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) released 29 November 2011 forecasts solid economic growth, said the Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan.
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Dependent Spouse Tax Offset restricted
As a component of tax measures in the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook, the government will restrict the availability of the Dependent Spouse Tax Offset.
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Superannuation as part of the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook
The Federal Government has announced a number of superannuation measures as part of the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook.
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Government's Mid Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook freezes super cap
The freezing of the indexation on the concessional contribution cap announced in the MYEFO will add to the difficulties being faced by many individuals saving for their retirement.
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Older people being pushed out of jobs
Age Discrimination Commissioner says that older people will continue to be pushed out of work at the expense of business productivity.
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Welfare spending driven by ‘changing, complex and varied society’
Australia spent $137 billion on welfare in 2008–09 (excluding unemployment benefits)—more than its $113 billion spending on health in that year.
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Medicines Talk latest edition now available
Medicines Talk, published by NPS, looks at finding help with medicines, how to identify the same medicines being sold under different brands, and who besides your doctor can prescribe medicines.
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Liveable Homes Initiative to help seniors and families with young children
Innovative buildings ideas designed to last the lifetime of residents and make homes more accessible as their needs change into the future have been developed.
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Brisbane Council inaction supports paid parking in shopping centres
Brisbane City Council has been slammed for not taking action to prevent paid parking being implemented at shopping centres.
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Broadband health monitoring trial for veterans
An $8 million trial which will enable chronically ill veterans to have their health monitored by health professionals without leaving their home was, announced today.
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Melbourne's New Year's Eve 2011
Melbourne will feel the rush this New Year’s Eve as the city announces details for its end of year extravaganza; gold.
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World War Two RAAF pilot formally identified
A Royal Australian Air Force Spitfire pilot who disappeared in France during World War Two has been formally identified.
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New Centrelink phone scam rip off
Centrelink customers are warned of a new phone scam targeting older people, offering money payments.
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Be a savvy Santa when shopping online
As tens of thousands of Australians go online to shop for presents in the countdown to Christmas.
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Public housing rent freeze to end
Against the background of increasing utility charges, the NSW Government is ending the exemption of the 2009 one-off $30 pension increase from the public housing rent calculation.
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Aboriginal women gather in Adelaide
This year’s State Aboriginal Women’s Gathering (SAWG) will highlight the inspirational story of a group of Kimberley women who successfully tackled alcohol abuse in their community.
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High fibre lowers bowel cancer
They’ve been saying it for decades, but now scientists say they’ve proved eating a diet high in fibre can reduce the risk of bowel (colorectal) cancer.
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Disability Awareness Week
Now in its second year, Disability Awareness Week from 28 November to 3 December celebrates the achievements of people with disability and raises awareness about barriers to equal access.
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