Saturday, 06 June 2026 16:33
REMEMBERING THE LAST DRIVE-IN
Blacktown is one of few still screening
By HISTORY EDITOR LES TOD
THE phenomenon of the drive-in theatres began in the United States after World War II and it was 1954 before it spread to Australia.
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Saturday, 06 June 2026 16:31
MASSIVE SURGE IN TAXPAYER COMPLAINTS
THE Tax Ombudsman has reported a 127% surge in taxpayer complaints this year, driven largely by concerns over debt collection, penalties, interest charges and payment arrangements as the ATO increases debt recovery efforts. Tax Ombudsman Ruth Owen said the new quarterly complaints snapshot highlights key taxpayer concerns and helps identify systemic issues. The agency achieved tax debt reductions or interest remissions in 31% of penalties and interest complaints and provided independent reviews in many others, helping taxpayers resolve disputes and improve confidence in the fairness of the tax system.
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Saturday, 06 June 2026 16:20
THE PILL AVAILABLE OVER THE COUNTER
WOMEN in NSW will soon be able to access the oral contraceptive pill directly through trained community pharmacists under a new NSW Government reform. Initially, 30 pharmacists will be able to prescribe the pill to low-risk women aged 18–39, with around 250 expected by year’s end. The government will fund the first 5,000 consultations and subsidise training for pharmacists, improving access to healthcare while reducing pressure on GPs.
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