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Reforms needed on super for Pacific workers

Finance experts are calling on the Federal Government to make it easier for Pacific and Timor-Leste workers that come to Australia to access unclaimed superannuation once their visa expires. More than 31,000 workers participated in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme in rural and regional Australia in March 2025, helping to fill labour gaps in agriculture, aged care, hospitality and tourism. In previous years, Gunnedah has hosted workers from the Pacific islands across a range of labour-based industries and trades. PALM workers on a nine-month visa can typically accumulate between $3000-4000 in superannuation before tax, while those on four-year […]

Jun 20, 2025

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Behind the whistle

The Gunnedah-based John McKay is about to join a select group of people to have played and officiated at first grade level in the Central North Rugby Union (CNRU) competition. McKay has been appointed to referee Saturday’s first grade clash involving the Narrabri Blue Boars and Moree Bulls at Narrabri Rugby Club, after officiating reserve grade fixtures earlier in the season. Having played two years of reserve grade and two years of first grade for the Gunnedah Red Devils, McKay juggled playing and refereeing duties for two years before hanging up the boots at the start of this year and […]

Jun 20, 2025

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Tax, super, and strategy: Why contacting your accountant early pays off

As the end of the Australian tax season approaches, many people are rushing to gather their paperwork and lodge their returns, often leaving it to the last minute. However, seasoned tax experts will tell you that waiting until the final days can be a missed opportunity—especially when it comes to tax planning. Being proactive about your tax situation well before June 30 can help you reduce your tax burden, maximise your deductions, and even make strategic decisions around your superannuation, potentially offering substantial long-term benefits. For those of us in rural NSW, where agriculture, mining, and small businesses play a […]

Jun 19, 2025

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