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June marks the halfway point of the year. For some, it's a time to focus on winter woollies and staying motivated throughout the colder months. For others, it's when we start thinking about annual tax returns and examining what the recent Federal Budget holds for us. I'm hearing widespread disappointment...

Many Australians will be looking forward to some cost-of-living relief in the coming weeks, with the Federal Government’s new $300 energy rebate and Stage 3 tax cuts coming into play from 1 July. The energy rebate is one of a number of sugar hits in a Federal Budget that was...

As New South Wales lights up with the vibrant celebration of Seniors Week, the theme "Reach Beyond" beckons our senior community to embrace new horizons.  At Karis Life, we see this as an invitation for our beloved seniors to reach beyond barriers, especially in the ever-evolving world of technology. Join...

New workplace reforms have recently been enacted through legislation. They will ensure loopholes constituting wage theft are closed and employee working conditions are improved.  The changes provide workers with greater bargaining power, such as casual workers being able to transition to permanent employment upon request. They also provide workers with...

People often ask me what my favourite part of this job is. Without trying to sound like a cliché, it is undoubtedly the opportunity to help our community. While part of that role is representing you in Canberra, another important part is helping members of our community to access and...

Since my January column, our community has further digested the Minns Labor Government’s sweeping changes to planning controls. I thank everyone who has provided feedback to me about how these changes will affect you and our community. It is clear that these changes will disempower our local communities, and adversely...

Hello readers, and welcome to our March edition of The Post! For my fellow Pisceans, I wish you all a very happy birthday and I send my birthday wishes out to the very special Ian Westmoreland, Founder of Mentoring Men! March is the month where I always get a health...

Most of us need to use Statutory Declarations from time to time for legal purposes not related to court proceedings. Statutory Declarations are legal documents allowing a person to declare something to be true for the purpose of satisfying a legal requirement where no other evidence is available. It is...

Happy Australia Day to all and congratulations to all our new Australian Citizens. As February 2024 brings the Lunar New Year, I want to wish everyone a prosperous and healthy Year of the Dragon. This February edition features news that is of immediate concern to our local residents. In particular,...

Sydney is one of the great global cities and wonderful place to welcome in the New Year.  Whether it is the 1st of January and our spectacular fireworks on Sydney Harbour, or several weeks later our celebration for the Lunar calendar, Sydney has a diverse, rich and harmonious community welcoming...