Today in News History
On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1826, George Goyder, English-Australian surveyor (died 1898) was born. In 1882, Athanase David, Canadian lawyer and politician (died 1953) was born. In 1902, George Leake, Australian politician, 2nd Premier of Western Australia (born 1856) passed away. In 1917, David Easton, Canadian-American political scientist and academic (died 2014) was born. In 1923, Margaret Olley, Australian painter and philanthropist (died 2011) was born. In 1963, The United Kingdom grants Zanzibar internal self-government. In 1983, David Shillington, Australian rugby league player was born. In 1991, Aidan Sezer, Australian rugby league player was born. In 2010, Julia Gillard assumes office as the first female Prime Minister of Australia. In 2021, The Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida suffers a sudden partial collapse, killing 98 people inside. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Property was Australia’s favourite wealth builder. A tax overhaul aims to end that
Just a short stroll from Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach, auctioneer Clarence White struggles to drum up bids for an airy three-storey home that boasts five bedrooms and an alfresco lounge – price tag, A5.2 million (US3.64 million). “We know everyone’s cagey at the moment, but that’s OK all power to those who are registered and those who take action,” the veteran auctioneer tells a small group of prospective buyers and onlookers, none of whom bids. Failed auctions like this were once the...
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