📡Here are some key updates from Australia today, July 1, 2024:

👉Government Payment Increases: More than 2 million Australians will benefit from increased government payments due to indexation. This includes boosts to the Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, Carer Payment, Family Tax Benefit, and other allowances. These changes are aimed at alleviating the cost-of-living pressures for families and pensioners​ (7NEWS)​.

👉Tax Cuts: Starting today, new tax cuts are in effect, aimed at providing relief to middle-income earners. The tax rates for various income brackets have been adjusted, benefiting approximately 13.6 million taxpayers. The changes include reducing the 19% tax rate to 16% for incomes between $18,200 and $45,000 and the 32.5% rate to 30% for incomes between $45,000 and $135,000​ (Prime Minister of Australia)​.

👉Other Headlines:
A tragic incident involving a two-year-old girl with flu symptoms.

A Melbourne fisherman’s family speaking out after his death.

An ambulance accident involving a paramedic after an 18-hour shift.

A violent carjacking in Geelong resulting in a woman being slashed​ (7NEWS)​.

💫Follow up for more:
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Good morning, sunshine, rise and shine,
A brand-new day, the world's divine.
With rays of gold, the skies are clear,
A fresh new start, my friend, is here.
So greet the day with heart so bright,
Embrace its wonders, feel its light.
For every dawn, a chance anew,
Good morning, mate, the day’s for you🌺

📍Gold Coast - Sunrise

https://news.1rj.ru/str/australian

In today's complex media landscape, trust in news sources is more crucial than ever. With countless outlets vying for attention and varying degrees of influence, understanding public perception of media reliability is essential. We invite you to participate in this 2 polls to share your thoughts on how much you trust current media outlets. Your insights will help us gauge the current state of media trust in our society.

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https://youtu.be/ZjoQkPXA_us?si=nbcA8YFBXMfbHqHM

Continuing from our previous discussion, watch how media outlets twist and manipulate evidence to serve their own interests. This video exposes the subtle tactics used to shape narratives and influence public opinion.

#MediaManipulation #CriticalThinking #BiasInMedia #Dontbefooled #Mediabrainwash

👉 By the way... On New Year’s Eve, this place will be so packed you might need to reserve a spot now—maybe even camp out to claim it before the crowds take over!😁

✨On this special night, let the noise of the world fade,
And let your heart find its quiet parade.
Beneath the stars that softly gleam,
May you hold onto hope and dream.
As the year turns, take a breath so deep,
For peace is yours to hold and keep.

#pray_for_peace
#special_night

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@Australian

Whispers of the Tide.

❤️The breeze carries whispers, gentle, serene,
Painting dreams on this canvas of marine.
The scent of salt, the taste of the night,
Wraps us together in endless delight.

No words are needed, for here we belong,
Where the waves compose their endless song.
With you, my love, beneath the starry dome,
This beach, this night, is our eternal home.

#poem
#love
#reflect
#calm

@Australian

🥰Tonight, let the world be still,
Let joy and peace your spirit fill.
Amid the lights and midnight cheer,
Embrace the hope of a brand-new year.
Breathe in calm, let worries cease,
And welcome the future with quiet peace.
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📖Regular reading can enhance longevity. A study involving 5,635 participants aged 50 and older found that those who read books regularly had a 20% lower risk of dying over the next 12 years compared to non-readers or those who read periodicals. This association remained significant regardless of factors like race, education, health status, wealth, marital status, and depression.

Additionally, reading has been linked to improved sleep quality. Engaging in reading before bedtime can promote better sleep by reducing stress and signaling to the body that it's time to rest.

#reading
#books
#boost
#mental_health

@upliftedminds

Did you know that the brain has a built-in system to clean itself while you sleep, called the glymphatic system. This system flushes out toxins and waste products, like beta-amyloid, which is linked to Alzheimer's disease. Quality sleep is essential for this process, so prioritize rest for a healthier brain!

#sleep
#health
#brain

@upliftedminds

🌟 Share Your Holiday Adventures!🌟

Hello, Australian community!

As we reach the halfway point of the holiday season in Australia, we'd love to see the beautiful parks and places you've explored. Share your photos of the stunning spots you've visited (please avoid personal photos) and let us experience the magic through your eyes.

📸 How to Participate:
1. Send your photos of parks and places to austelegram@gmail.com
2. Include your nickname and the place name in the email.
3. Your photos will be shared on this channel for everyone to enjoy!

Let's spread some holiday cheer and inspire each other with amazing experiences.

Can't wait to see your adventures! 🌍✨

@Australian

☕️The aroma of coffee has been shown to enhance alertness, improve memory, and sharpen attention.

🧠Studies suggest that exposure to coffee’s scent can lead to better performance on analytical tasks, possibly due to a placebo effect that boosts concentration

@upliftedminds

☕️Australia has one of the most vibrant specialty coffee cultures in the world and is credited with inventing the flat white, a popular espresso-based drink that's now found globally.

👏Good on ya, Australia! Flat white’s a ripper!

@Australian

🛜Australia, historically suffered from slow broadband speeds compared to other developed countries.

💸Despite investments like the National Broadband Network (NBN), Australia still ranks relatively low in global internet speed rankings, with rural and remote areas facing especially poor connectivity.

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