As state capital, Brisbane, prepares for the infrastructure and population boost hosting the 2032 Olympics will birth, and with housing supply already stretched thin across the Sunshine state – where vacancy rates are dropping as low as 0.2 per cent – the Government promoted the budget as containing “the answers [Queenslanders] seek about housing relief,” … [Read more…]
PLEASANT PRAIRIE VILLAGE BOARD: 4 p.m., at the Village Hall Auditorium, 99.15 39th Ave. This is for a possible closed executive session to confer with legal counsel with respect to possible litigation on fiduciary real estate development. KENOSHA COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BOARD: 4 p.m., at the Kenosha County Job Center Human Services Building, 8600 Sheridan … [Read more…]
The Queensland government has revealed plans to enhance the Household Resilience Program, aimed at providing stronger and more affordable housing for low-income home owners residing in cyclone-prone coastal communities in Queensland. The announcement came ahead of the state budget, scheduled to be unveiled on 13 June. In a joint statement, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, Deputy Premier … [Read more…]
By Olivia Hicks | 30 May 2023 Remedies to the troubles with Tasmania’s health and housing have been laid out in Labor’s alternative budget as it looks to claw back government at the next election. Health services in the regions will gain special attention and incentive schemes are aimed at increasing housing supply. Leader Rebecca … [Read more…]
The Tasmanian budget is expected to include a pushed-back surplus and details about funds for a contentious $715 million new stadium. State Liberal Treasurer Michael Ferguson will on Thursday hand down the 2023/24 budget, almost two weeks after the government was plunged into minority when two MPs quit the party. He said the government was … [Read more…]
Rebecca McDonald / 24 May 2023 The Victorian government has started its big sell of the state budget, however business leaders are worried jobs will go. They say there will be jump in the payroll tax paid by big businesses in the budget. However small businesses have had a win with the threshold raised by … [Read more…]
Ouigo’s flash sale covers Paris to Lyon and Nantes. Low-cost train service Ouigo is selling tickets for just €1 on 23 May. The 24-hour sale will be available on Ouigo Train Classique – the operator’s regular-speed service. It marks one year since launching this extension to the brand’s original high-speed services. Run by France’s national … [Read more…]
Victoria’s state budget has been handed down by the Andrews Government, with investment in regional transport and education, but tax hikes for big businesses and landlords to help pay off the states COVID debt. Businesses with a payroll of over $10m plus Victorians with multiple properties will be hit with new taxes. Treasurer Tim Pallas … [Read more…]
Tim Lamacraft / 23 May 2023 Geelong council will be keeping a close eye on this afternoon’s state budget with its wishlist in hand. Transport and infrastructure projects top the city’s list including a push for a commuter connection between Lara and Avalon Airport and a review of the Geelong bus network. Implementation of the Central … [Read more…]
Monday, 22 May 2023, 5:21 pmPress Release: IRANZ Budget Statement The Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall highlights the importance of investing in science to boost Aotearoa New Zealand’s economic advantage. IRANZ strongly endorses this. Budget 2023 positions the New Zealand economy for a low-emissions, high-wage future with a major investment into our science, digital, and horticultural … [Read more…]