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Source: New places to play in Gungahlin

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning taxpayers not to lodge their tax returns until their income statement is marked as ‘tax ready’ and data has been pre-filled by the ATO.

Last year 142,000 people who lodged in the first 2 weeks of July had to lodge amendments, or had their returns investigated and amended by the ATO to fix inaccuracies in their tax return, for example, income that had not been declared properly.

ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said that waiting until late July allows for the ATO to prefill information in your tax return.

‘We know doing your tax return is something to tick off your to-do list each year, but there’s no need to rush. The best time to lodge is from late July once everything is ready.’

‘We pre-fill information from your employer, banks, government agencies and health funds into your tax return to help you get it right the first time – regardless of whether you use a registered tax agent or lodge yourself,’ Mr Thomson said.

Waiting for this information to be pre-filled reduces the likelihood of mistakes or omissions, which can often result in taxpayers having to submit an amendment which can cause issues and delays for taxpayers.

‘If you wait until late July to lodge, all you need to do is check your information, add anything that’s missing and include any deductions or offsets that you’re eligible for.’

‘If you’re keen to get your ducks in a row before you lodge, make sure you have all the necessary records, ensure your personal information and bank details are up to date and check the ATO occupation guides to see what deductions you may be able to claim.’

‘The ATO is also encouraging taxpayers to download the ATO app and set up a strong digital identity to protect themselves this tax time to ensure your interactions online are safe and secure. The app not only allows you to keep records of your work and general expenses but it will keep your information safe, including notifying you of any suspicious activity on your account,’ Mr Thomson said.

Once your employer has finalised your income statement, it will be marked as ‘tax ready’. Taxpayers can check if their income statement is ‘tax ready’, as well as if pre-fill is available in myTax prior to lodging or in the ATO app.

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Source: New places to play in Gungahlin

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning taxpayers not to lodge their tax returns until their income statement is marked as ‘tax ready’ and data has been pre-filled by the ATO.

Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson reminds taxpayers to wait to lodge their income tax return in the audio grabs. More information is available in the media release: ATO warns taxpayers: Don’t lodge yet!

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Tax time isn’t a race! If you wait to lodge until late July, the ATO has done some of the work for you by pre-filling data about your income, interest from your bank, your health insurance details and any payments from government agencies to make sure you get it right the first time.

Rob Thomson: wait to lodge audio grab 1External Link

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Lodging before the ATO completes pre-fill of your information means there’s a much higher chance of you having to submit an amendment. This takes more time and may delay any refund you receive. Wait until late July to allow the ATO to prefill essential information from your bank, employer, health insurer and any payments from government agencies.

Rob Thomson: wait to lodge audio grab 2External Link

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Last year 142,000 people who lodged in the first 2 weeks of July had to lodge amendments, or had their returns investigated and amended by the ATO to fix inaccuracies in their return.

Rob Thomson: wait to lodge audio grab 3External Link

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We know people like to get their tax return out of the way, but in this case, we’re actually encouraging procrastination! Waiting until late July to lodge means the ATO’s done a bit of the work for you and pre-filled information into your tax return. You just need to check the info, add any deductions and make sure it’s good to go!

Rob Thomson: wait to lodge audio grab 4External Link

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The great news is the ATO is telling taxpayers to do nothing – spend your weekend at the footy, with the fam, getting a pie. If you wait a couple of weeks, by late July the ATO will have prefilled a lot of data into your tax return making it easier to do your taxes and helping to make sure you get it right!

Rob Thomson: wait to lodge audio grab 5External Link

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Get prepared for tax time by grabbing any receipts or records you’ve collected throughout the year and checking the ATO’s occupation guides to see what you can and cannot claim. Then once the ATO has finished pre-filling in late July, you can lodge with confidence!

Rob Thomson: wait to lodge audio grab 6External Link

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Tax time isn’t a race! If you wait until late July, we will have pre-filled a bunch of data into your return for you, like wage income, bank interest and your private health insurance data. This will make it easier for you to get it right the first time you lodge.

Rob Thomson: wait to lodge audio grab 7External Link

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Source: Tasmania Police

Issued: 24 Jun 2025

A new Containers for Change transfer station will be part of improved waste and recycling infrastructure for the Cooloola and Inskip Peninsula recreation areas.

From 30 June 2025, all waste bins along Teewah Beach and at the Freshwater camping area will be relocated to two new transfer stations at Noosa North Shore and on Rainbow Beach Road.

Principal Ranger Danielle Mansfield said the new Containers for Change pod will be located at the Noosa North Shore waste transfer station.

“Campers and day visitors will now be able to drop off their empties at the Containers for Change pod, and the funding can be donated to Cooloola Coast Care,” Ms Mansfield said.

“This funding is important for Cooloola Coast Care and will be used to help manage stranded sea life, beach clean-up activities and pest management programs.

“Having less bins near the camping areas will ensure a cleaner, nature-based holiday, a reduction in smells and less rubbish dumped in the dunes.

“The improvements to waste management will help protect the stunning natural environment and will boost the visitor experience.

“Our protected areas are not just destinations. They are living, breathing areas that our community love.

“By removing waste from the beach and donating their empties, people can ensure the Cooloola recreation area remains pristine for future generations.”

The new Noosa North Shore waste transfer station will also include large bins for solid waste and infrastructure for portable toilet waste. The waste transfer station on Freshwater Road (off Rainbow Beach Road) will take solid and recyclable waste.

Bins will continue to be available for Inskip campers at Sarawak West, M.V. Sarawak, M.V. Beagle, M.V. Natone and S.S. Dorrigo camping areas. Bins are not provided at Dorrigo South and Pelican Bay camping areas.

Source: New South Wales – News

Two trucks collided about 6.45pm on Wednesday 25 June on the Sturt Highway, near Argent Road, Kingsford, just north-east of Gawler in the Barossa Valley.

Fortunately, there are no reports of serious injuries at this time.

The crash is affecting northbound traffic on the Sturt Highway.

Motorists are advised to take an alternate route if possible.

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Police investigating serious crash at Cambridge

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 – 6:55 pm.

A 36-year-old man is in hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Cambridge Road at Cambridge about 2pm today (Wednesday).The man was driving what was believed to be a stolen vehicle, a white Mitsubishi Express van, when he was observed by police.Police attempted to intercept the vehicle, activating their lights.The driver then allegedly evaded police, driving dangerously before crashing, rolling the van, and colliding with another vehicle.The man, who was the sole occupant of the van, was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital.The female driver, and sole occupant of the second vehicle, was not physically injured in the crash.Cambridge Road was closed for about 4.5 hours while the scene was examined. As at 6.35pm, the road was clear.As is normal practice, a Professional Standards investigation will be conducted into the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.Police are calling for witnesses of the crash or any person who observed a white Mitsubishi Express van being driven around the time of the crash to come forward.Anyone with dash cam footage or information should contact Police on 131 444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au. Please quote OR778445.

Source: Australian Capital Territory Policing

28/05/25

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

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Background

The National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC) is warning Australians that scammers have been impersonating phone numbers belonging to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in an attempt to steal personal information.
The ACCC and the NASC (which operates under the ACCC) are aware of scammers using publicly available ACCC phone numbers, which are listed on the agency’s official website.
Here are 2 reported cases:

Scammers claimed to be representatives of the ACCC and requested sensitive information over the phone.
Scammers misused the ACCC acronym to impersonate an unrelated organisation. They spoke in a language other than English.

The ACCC phone numbers have been spoofed, which means that the scammers have disguised their phone number to make it look like they are calling from a trusted organisation, in this case, the ACCC. They then ask for personal information.

How to spot the scam
The scammers call you claiming to be from the ACCC and ask you for personal information like passwords or bank details.
They will make it sound urgent and ask you act immediately.

What you should know
The ACCC and NASC will never:

make calls from its reception numbers
charge money for its services
cold call or email to ask for your personal information like passwords, bank details or answers to security questions
threaten or pressure you to stay on the line.

If you’ve been affected
Don’t be embarrassed about being scammed.
If you’ve had money or personal information stolen contact your bank or card provider immediately.
If you’ve been scammed or have provided personal information call IDCARE on 1800 595 160.
Help others by reporting scams to Scamwatch.

Source: Australian Department of Communications

A nationwide law enforcement operation has led to the identification of 90 scam victims, money mules, and suspected offenders who topped the list of crypto ATM users.
Analysts from AUSTRAC’s Cryptocurrency Taskforce examined the profiles of the most prolific crypto ATM users in each state, based on the value of their transactions, and identified dozens of cases they believed could be linked to scams or fraud.