November first marks the deadline to lodge a 2020-2021 tax return without risking a fine from the Australian Taxation Office. 

The ATO assistant commissioner, Tim Lo, says late lodgement fines are usually reserved for those who owe money, not the 80% of people who get some back.

He says the 80-cent-per-hour work from home deduction will be a particular benefit this year.

He says “the longer you wait, the chances are you’re missing out on a refund.” 

China has launched a new “space nuke” which can strike anywhere in the world, stunning US intelligence. 

China officially announced a 77th and 79th nuclear launch. However, there was no announcement of the s78th which is believed to be a “secret launch” of the new hypersonic missile. 

A hailstorm hit the Gold Coast yesterday, leaving thousands without power.

The severe thunderstorms left residents seeking protection for their cars as golf-ball sized hailstones moved through the region.

Energex recorded 2,964 gold coast residents lacking power Monday afternoon with close to 1000 homes in Molendinar suffering outages also.

Meteorologist Helen Reid said the trough is helping lift the moisture and heat which is creating the storms.

A “Say NO to Domestic Violence” march was held at Redcliffe on Friday.

The event saw students, representatives from community groups, local business owners and frontline staff march for those affected by domestic violence. 

Australian Trade College student, Bradley Zeith, represented the region’s youth as he urged those affected to seek help. He finished with, “let’s as a generation get the conversation going.” 

If you or someone you know needs help, call 1800 RESPECT or Lifeline on 13 11 14. 

Police appeal for information after a woman issued fake medical exemptions.

45-year-old Maria Power was charged with five counts of impersonating a medical doctor after telling police she issued over 600 false medical exemption certificates.

Queensland police say in many instances, people would not have known the gold coast woman was acting illegally.

After the arrest, police received numerous calls from members of the public alleging they may have had interactions with the woman.

Covid concerns escalate as multiple people in a Melbourne detention facility test positive. 

After being transferred from Adelaide to Melbourne two weeks ago, Kurdish-Iranian man Mohammed Sorabi tested positive last Thursday after repeatedly asking for a vaccine. 

Another unnamed man in the same facility says it is very difficult to socially distance themselves in detention with often seating six to a table during meal times. 

The Australian Border Force says the situation is currently under investigation. 

Changes in the migration act could see more foreign-born criminals deported

The federal government will persist in making it easier to deport violent criminals who were born overseas.

The legislation which has been stalling for over two years will be reintroduced to the senate in a push to better protect women and children who have been victims of foreign-born sex offenders.

Under proposed changes, those committing serious offences which carry a jail term of over two years could be subject to deportation.

Oil prices hit their highest level in years yesterday. 

A natural gas and coal shortage, relaxing Covid restrictions and power generation opting for oil over gas is driving demand. ANZ bank analysts says, “easing restrictions around the world are likely to help the recovery in fuel consumption.” 

He goes on to say, the switch from gas to oil in power generation could see demand for oil rise to 45,000 barrels per day. The Organisation of Petroleum Countries says oil will remain number one despite push for greener alternatives.