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Leave shares and small businesses out of CGT crackdown, says Westpac boss
Westpac CEO Anthony Miller is calling on the Albanese government to rethink its capital gains tax overhaul – and he’s got young investors in mind. The lower house has passed the first tranche of the federal government’s budget measures, banning negative gearing on existing homes and winding back capital gains tax discounts for properties, shares and businesses. But Miller has added his voice to the growing calls for carve-outs. A packed Sydney auction in late November 2020.
Former Australia Post boss blasts Scott Morrison over Cartier watch attacks
Five years on from her departure from Australia Post, former CEO Christine Holgate says she still does not regret gifting Cartier watches, worth a total of $20,000, to four senior executives who steered the organisation through COVID-19, despite losing her job over the decision.
Sylvia Jeffreys column: 'The real reason behind my marathon ambition'
I was one kilometre away from the finish line of a marathon I had no business running. It had been an absolute, hamstring-straining slog. Five hours of physical and psychological punishment. But it was almost over, I'd almost completed my mission impossible and as I rounded the corner of Macquarie Street for the final downhill sprint to the Opera House, I was buoyed by the sight of my run club friends (who'd finished more than an hour ago) waving and cheering me on.
Exclusive: Scope of childcare abuse allegations could be greater than first indicated
Exclusive: As state and federal authorities respond to the distressing childcare abuse allegations that have rocked Melbourne this week, it can be revealed that the scope of this case could be even larger than previously thought. A mother, who we will refer to as Amanda, has verified that her child was in the care of the alleged perpetrator, Joshua Brown, at Papilio in Essendon on at least three occasions in October and November in 2024.
Sylvia Jeffrey's podcast The Pay Off: CommBank's Personal Finance Expert Jess Irvine talks budgeting
To many, "budgeting" feels like a bit of a dirty word… one synonymous with savings, sacrifices and scarcity. For my latest podcast guest, 'budgeting' looks like coloured highlighters, sexy spreadsheets and a sense of empowerment. In the most recent podcast episode of The Pay Off with Sylvia Jeffreys, I picked the brilliant brain of Jessica Irvine, CommBank's Personal Finance Expert and self-proclaimed 'money nerd' on all things budgeting.
An accident saw Brian's life take a drastic turn. An act of generosity changed everything
Plenty of schooners have been drunk at the Young Henry's brewery in Newtown on any given Thursday night – on many occasions, probably too many to count… or remember. But on this Thursday night, every single schooner of pale ale was something to savour; a symbol of what's possible with a little bit of generosity. The man of the moment was Brian, a former member of the Australian defence force whose life took a drastic turn after an accident on his way home from deployment.
Rachael Wilde interview: tbh skincare co-founder and star of viral 'Gen Z boss and a mini' trend talks brand building on The Pay Off on Sylvia Jeffreys' podcast - 9Honey
"Gen Z boss and a mini"... It's the viral TikTok many remember after it exploded this time last year, for all the wrong reasons. What started as a lighthearted office skit swiftly spiralled, attracting widespread online negativity and sexist comments… even attracting the attention of Elon Musk and self-proclaimed misogynist, Andrew Tate. In the latest podcast episode of The Pay Off with Sylvia Jeffreys, I sat down with THE Gen Z boss in a mini...
Kellie Hush interview: Aussie style icon talks career failures and the power of fashion rental and resale on Sylvia Jeffreys' podcast
The world of fashion isn't all glamorous red carpets and champagne toasts. It's cut-throat, competitive and full of tough lessons, according to Kellie Hush, one of the most influential names in Australian fashion with the resume to prove it. She's the Chief Strategy and Brand Officer at fashion rental platform The Volte, the former Editor-in-Chief of Harper's BAZAAR and CEO of this year's Australian Fashion Week 2025.
Sentencing of Mackenzie Anderson's killer raises more questions about a system that repeatedly fails women: Sylvia Jeffreys
OPINION: At 21 years old, Mackenzie Anderson was just beginning to build her life. She had a young son to love and protect and a mother who held hopes for Mackenzie's bright future. But instead of guiding her daughter through the many chapters of her life, Tabitha Acret is left grieving Mackenzie and fighting a system that's placed an inadequate value on her life.
Mother's Day: Let's stop talking about 'having it all' this Mother's Day, says Sylvia Jeffreys
OPINION: Motherhood is a wild ride. It is the greatest blessing of my life, and also the toughest gig I've faced. And as Mother's Day approaches this Sunday, I've been thinking a lot about this promise that we're constantly sold – that as mums, we can "have it all". You know the narrative: thriving in our careers, raising well-adjusted kids, maintaining a social life, keeping a respectable house, staying fit, and somehow getting enough sleep.
Having it all: The question we need to stop asking women, and the unfair pressure it pus on us: Sylvia Jeffreys
In case you haven't already been helpfully reminded, Mother's Day is fast approaching, which means it's time to dig out Bill Granger's ricotta pancake recipe and make your annual contribution to Peter Alexander. You should also brace for the predictable discussion that emerges at this time of the year around whether women can truly "have it all"?
Opinion: Audrey Griffin's murder raises questions about a system that continues to fail women
OPINION: The murder of 19-year-old Audrey Griffin has triggered heartbreak and rage far beyond the New South Wales community that she called home - heartbreak for the young woman whose promising life was taken from her in the most abhorrent circumstances and rage because her death was not unforeseeable. It could have been prevented. Audrey should still be alive today.
How Molly Benjamin went from 'money magician' to Ladies Finance Club founder
Behind every great start-up is a story worth telling – and my latest guest's journey is no exception. In the latest podcast episode of my podcast, The Pay Off, I sat down with the founder of Ladies Finance Club, Molly Benjamin, to talk about how she's changing the way women spend, save and invest… Or as she so perfectly puts it, "Helping Aussie women get rich". Although Molly's story is inspiring, the road to success was anything but smooth.
Allegra Spender gives her take on Gen Z
Allegra Spender isn't your average politician. And after interviewing her on my podcast, I'm even more convinced of this. I launched my series, The Pay Off, with the two men vying to be our Prime Minister; Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
Sylvia Jeffreys talks advice for asking for a pay rise with Meggie Palmer in the latest episode of The Pay Off
Do you know your worth? So often when we talk about "worth", we might think about dollar signs. But in this context, I'm talking about your potential. Negotiating your salary isn't just about money – it's about knowing your worth and making sure your boss does too. And here's the thing: if you don't ask, you're far less likely to get what you deserve. READ MORE: Average coffee prices have risen by almost 40 per cent Let's talk numbers.
For Gen Z and millennials, the time is now
Uncomfortable conversations are often the most important. And when it comes to awkward topics, for many, money would claim a pretty high rung on the ladder. But the reality is, young Australians can't afford to avoid it any longer. Younger generations cop a lot of flak when it comes to money - whether it's Euro vacations or ordering caramel lattes with avocado toast, they are often painted as frivolous with cash.
Investing in women can deliver benefits to all - no matter the threats that continue to emerge
This year's International Women's Day theme, Accelerate Action, is a global call to challenge old systems and improve healthcare, education, safety and financial security for girls and women everywhere. Who wouldn't back that goal? But in 2025 the simple and sensible pursuit of equality appears to have found a new threat.
International Women's Day 2025: Letter from nine.com.au's guest editor Sylvia Jeffreys
Hello, Thank you for joining us at nine.com.au on the eve of International Women's Day; a day that drives meaningful conversations about change and progress. One year on from my last editor's letter, I am reflecting not only on new threats to equality, but on the green shoots that have sprouted. The swift and loud reaction to sexist remarks made on radio about the Matildas proves that, as a society, we no longer accept those attitudes even when they are disguised as comedy.
Sylvia Jeffreys on the Bluey parenting lesson on 20-minute breaks that she needed to hear
I know I'm preaching to the parental choir when I say, "How good is Bluey" But seriously... how GOOD is Bluey?! This statement applies not only to the enjoyment and education the Aussie cartoon provides to our children, but the many ways in which it makes Mums and Dads feel seen. I was reminded of this by a viral clip of a young American boy explaining to his mother that he'd recently learnt via the Heeler family "that sometimes mums just need 20 minutes".
Nobody Wants This captures the reality of the sister relationship, writes Sylvia Jeffreys
Much has been said, gushed over and memed about the chemistry between Adam Brody and Kristen Bell's characters in the Netflix rom com Nobody Wants This. And for those of us who were deep in our late, angsty teens during the early noughties, the coming together of Seth Cohen and Veronica Mars feels like a nostalgic fever dream. Brody's enormous leap from awkward, silver-spooned teenager on The OC to charismatic, hot rabbi has caught many off-guard… in a good way.
'Horror in the ball pit': Sylvia Jeffreys recounts the moment that left her fearing indoor play centres
The flashbacks started the moment I stepped through the sliding door. Horror and humiliation crept up through my body and filled my head with instant regret. Had I made a huge mistake returning to the scene of my greatest parental embarrassment? Was I ready for this? READ MORE:Aussie influencer shares devastating update about her youngest daughter The familiar smells and sounds of the indoor play centre were triggering.
We loved the Paralympics - and big-hearted Aussies continue to embrace Australians living with disabilities
Over eleven powerful days, the Paralympians of the world delighted us, inspired us and blew us away with their strength, speed, determination and heart. The Paralympic Games are not only an awesome demonstration of elite sport, but also an important representation of opportunity and pathways for people living with disabilities. For Mark, sport has become a foundation of his life, a purpose and, during his most difficult days, a life raft.
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: Para-swimming, Alexa Leary wins 100m freestyle S9 gold medal, Sylvia Jeffreys reaction
Paris La Defense Arena, an impressively versatile structure in the western suburb of Nanterre, has hosted some of the biggest names in the world; Taylor Swift, Sir Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones. With 13 kilometres of stands wrapping around its core, the arena can hold tens of thousands of people, and on Wednesday night the stage belonged to Australian Alexa Leary.
Paris Olympics 2024 news, Brisbane 2032 opening ceremony can be even better, says Sylvia Jeffreys
PARIS: The organisers of Paris 2024 got the whole world talking when they announced that the opening ceremony of this year's Olympic Games would take place outside of a stadium and, instead, along the River Seine. For an event that is steeped in custom and history, it was a bold move, while full exposure to the elements made it extremely high risk.
A decade on, families of MH17 victims still haunted by grief
It's a moment imprinted on the minds of Malcolm and Liz Garrett, a moment still so raw it draws tears to their eyes; their final goodbye with Liz's sister Jill Guard and her husband Roger. It should be a happy memory of a wonderful holiday in Europe, but it's now remembered as their last embrace. "It was at the train station in Ghent. They went back to Amsterdam and we went on to Paris," Liz said.
Anti-sunscreen sentiment on TikTok is having a dangerous impact on sun safety education
We should have known better but, alas, we walked straight into the TikTok trap. There we were, my colleagues and I on national TV, engaged in a live taste test of a "trending" food combination; KitKats and tomato sauce. Why would we try something so ludicrous, you ask. Because some American bloke with a delirious cackle, which in hindsight should have been a red flag, told the internet it was a culinary triumph.
The 96-minute movie that reminded Sylvia Jeffreys of her own long-forgotten teenage angst
Just as Hollywood hovered over a panic button and critics declared cinema was dying, along came Pixar and Disney to lift us from that despair. It was reported this week that the Amy Poehlerled sequel to the film, Inside Out,had blown up the box office and was on the verge of breaking the one billion dollar mark faster than any other animated film in history. It's easily beaten its current competition and smashed expectations by tapping into something that we can all relate to; teenage anxiety.
Swimming news 2024 | Australian team for Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Cate Campbell last swim | Sylvia Jeffreys comment
Sylvia Jeffreys hosts Today Extra and will be part of Nine's coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. In a sporting event overflowing with colourful and inspiring stories, Queensland sprinter Shayna Jack emerged from the Australian swimming trials last week with one of the great tales of triumph. Redemption was a sweet reward for the 25 year old who was ruled out of the Tokyo Games after unknowingly ingesting a banned substance.
Gold Coast holiday with kids: Sylvia Jeffreys shares her favourite childhood spots
To steal a line from the great Forrest Gump, "I just kept running". The sun was rising and chucking heavenly rays over the vast stretches of ocean, my feet striking the flat esplanade that hugs the sand. I ran and ran, as if pulled by a magnetic force to the heart of my childhood.
Sylvia Jeffreys reveals her 'marathon' bedtime routine with two kids
A couple of weeks ago I bit the bullet on a long held goal that has frustratingly evaded me and my dodgy knees. I signed up for this year's Sydney marathon with the aim of completing my first 42km running race. As the afternoon progressed, I was filled with all kinds of excitement and dread and fear and satisfaction.
'My children won't be able to see themselves reflected': Sydney dad's concern over proposed same-sex book ban
American politics, with its quirks, complexities and deep divisions, has increasingly become a source of foreign fascination and sometimes despair for those who live in another hemisphere. But yesterday a very American issue landed on Australian soil when a western Sydney council voted to ban books about same-sex parenting from several local libraries.
'Damned if you do and damned if you don't': Sylvia Jeffreys' defence of mother caught up in Arj Barker controversy
Opinion -- Arj Barker's set at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival last weekend promised to "answer some of Life's Biggest Questions: Why are we here? Are we alone in the universe? Why does it hurt when we pee?
Parents to protest if children forced back into contaminated classrooms
Parents from a Brisbane primary school are planning to protest on Monday if their children are forced back into classrooms where they were potentially exposed to asbestos. Hundreds of primary school students were initially pulled out of their classrooms after asbestos was detected at Rochedale State School in March. 9News was told a teacher noticed dust falling from the ceiling and raised the alarm.
Mum donates her womb to help daughter become pregnant
He made a calm arrival into the world on December 15, via a planned caesarean; less than a year after his mother, 33-year-old Kirsty Bryant and grandmother, 55-year-old Michelle Hayton, underwent marathon dual surgeries in the country's first womb transplant. Kirsty, from the New South Wales town of Coffs Harbour, says she is still coming to terms with her miracle baby. "I think [there's] still a little bit of shock, like, 'This is my baby. I'm going to take my baby home'," she told 60 Minutes.
Margot Robbie just 'pulled off a secret mission' in Australia for disability charity Youngcare Original
Margot Robbie may be one of the most recognisable women in the world right now, but on a recent visit to Australia the Barbie star pulled off a secret mission for a local charity that's grown close to her heart. In between high profile appearances for the AACTA awards, where she was the recipient of the 2024 Trailblazer Award, Robbie slipped under the radar and into a Youngcare disability share house in Brisbane, where she surprised the residents, their families and carers.
Digging behind the numbers from the gender pay gap report
Last week marked the beginning of a new chapter of transparency in Australian corporate culture as more than 5000 private organisations published their pay gaps for the first time. According to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, the national gap sits at 19 per cent, while in some industries such as retail and aviation the gap grows as wide as 50 per cent. CEO of PeptalkHer, Meggie Palmer, says the numbers don't lie. "Overall it's not pretty.
Letter from the guest editor
Nobel-prize winning physicist Marie Curie once said, "I was taught that the way of progress is neither swift nor easy". Almost a century on from her death, it's a statement that's still dripping with relevance on this International Women's Day. Over the past 12 months we've witnessed encouraging steps in the right direction; high profile conversations have helped to destigmatise menopause, while parliamentary inquiries are investigating the medical gaslighting of women who live with endometriosis.
Sylvia Jeffreys shares cherished Gold Coast holiday memories from her childhood
A fenced patch of dirt and a scattering of tiny white stones; that's all that remains of the holiday units that housed my happiest childhood memories. Like so many retro properties on the Gold Coast, the modest seven-unit complex fell victim to progress in 2022. It was razed to the ground to make way for another huge tower that will soon secure a space in the increasingly crowded skyline of Broadbeach. "Hume Lodge" was a classic 1960s two-storey brick block.
Jimmy Barnes How rock icon fought to stay alive
At 67, in the healthiest chapter of his life, he's just survived his closest brush with death after a life-threatening infection attacked his heart. Sitting in his study in his tranquil home in the NSW Southern Highlands, the former front man of Cold Chisel, who's stared down death on more than one occasion, tells me he feared this time he wouldn't survive. "I just said to Jane, 'I don't think I'm gonna make it'. I just had this horrible morbid feeling because I've never felt this sick before.
Sylvia Jeffreys on Margot Robbie's snub in the 2024 Oscar nominations: 'Barbie doesn't need him' Original
Spare a thought for the person who is employed to monitor the social media mentions of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, because today they would presumably have to report to their boss on the mountain of memes and fierce one-liners centred on "snubgate".
Sylvia Jeffrey's 'desperate' plea for Australia's professional netballers: 'What hope do they have?'
OPINION -- Australia's professional netball players had a great deal to celebrate on the weekend after a hugely successful year on the domestic and international stage. So when some of the biggest names in the sport boycotted the annual awards night, we got an insight into how toxic the relationship has become between players and their governing body.
'A really bad case of anxiety': The children unable to attend school
Melbourne high school student Sarah has spent more time out of the classroom than in it over the last two years. The diligent 16-year-old hasn't been skipping classes by choice. In fact, she wants to go to school, but she just can't. Sarah is among an increasing number of Australian students suffering with school refusal; a crippling form of anxiety that makes it physically impossible for them to attend class. "I feel faint and sick and weak and I get like, my heart racing and shaking," Sarah said.
Why Sylvia Jeffreys burst into tears at a Paul McCartney concert: 'I wasn't prepared' Original
The term "living legend" gets thrown around quite liberally these days, but it absolutely stacks up when you're talking about Sir Paul McCartney. So when my husband and I arrived at his Sydney gig on Saturday night, we knew we were in for something special. I wasn't prepared, however, for the stream of tears that came tumbling from my eyes more than once during the three-hour show.
Raising children in the streaming age means they miss out on appoinyment TV viewing Original
On a recent trip home to Brisbane, my mum did something only a seasoned, respected grandmother could get away with in 2023; she sat my down in front of live TV. In the face of angry demands for episode 6, season 3 of Paw Patrol, she stood firm and said, "You'll just have to watch whatever appears on ABC24". They copped it for a short while as Sesame Street rolled into Bluey, but once the Teletubbies came over the hill it was game over and they went looking for snacks.
Kaylee McKeown interview: Swimmer tells Sylvia Jeffreys of grief of losing her father Original
Elite athletes are well accustomed to pain; they have to push their minds and bodies far beyond the boundaries of "normal" to achieve the kind of excellence that inspires the rest of us. But the pain that drives Olympic backstroker Kaylee McKeown runs much deeper than anything she's experienced in the pool.
Sylvia Jeffreys: Matildas mania 'more than just a passing bandwagon' Original
As a steely Cortnee Vine slotted her penalty kick into the right corner of the net on Saturday night a nail-biting nation erupted with sheer elation. The collective roar in homes, pubs and at live sites across the country would have been loud enough to rattle a richter scale. If Suncorp Stadium had a roof, it would have blown to pieces during the penalty shoot out, after a record number of Aussies endured the torment of a 120-minute scoreless arm wrestle between Australia and France.
The pleasure and pain of becoming a 'Marathon Person' Original
Sometime during the optimistic haze of the new year I did something crazy. It was big and audacious, perhaps even downright reckless. But it has proven to be one of the most rewarding, satisfying, all-consuming, and currently frustrating obsessions of my life; I committed to my first full marathon. The challenge was set by my friend and incredibly convincing fitness coach, Ben Lucas.
Why Sylvia Jeffreys won't be signing up for new social media platform Threads
The already weird world of tech zillionaires hit peak insanity this month when Twitter boss Elon Musk challenged Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg to a cage fight in Las Vegas. Or perhaps Italy's ancient amphitheatre of gladiatorial contests, the Colosseum. If anyone else were involved, we'd all assume they were joking. But neither Musk nor Zuck are exactly celebrated funny guys, so we have to accept that one-on-one combat is a live option and I have to admit, I would watch.
'The long-overdue change to women's health conversations has removed the taboo', writes Sylvia Jeffreys
Ladies, we need to talk. And gents, we need you not to cringe. A significant shift is taking place in the way we talk about women's health and it's having a tremendously positive impact on the lives of many. The "dirty" words that we women have traditionally whispered beyond earshot of others or substituted for ridiculous euphemisms like "the change" or "feminine hygiene products" are finally weaving their way into mainstream, loud conversations.
Australia's first womb transplant proof of mother's unconditional love
The 54-year-old grandmother from New South Wales has donated her womb to her 30-year-old daughter, Kirsty Bryant, making them Australia's first uterus transplant patients. "Kirsty rang, she said to me, 'Hi, Mum. What do you think about having a hysterectomy and giving me your uterus?' I said, 'Yep it's on. I have no problem with that'," Hayton said. Watch full interview here on 9Now Bryant lost her uterus in a life-saving hysterectomy during the birth of her daughter Violet in 2021.
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