Podcasts about GST

Queensland vows to fight for a fair deal on the GST, New South Wales and Victoria face an electricity squeeze over the next decade. Plus, Iran's threats to assassinate Donald Trump's youngest child.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to leave Western Australia’s share of GST revenue 'as is'. Data centres on track to use as much power as Australian homes by 2036 And Once the world’s fastest man… now the world’s luckiest?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pauline Hanson’s deleted post deepens One Nation’s migration muddle. The P-M confirms no changes to Western Australia's GST carve up. And All the stars were out partying in L-ASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former senior minister unveils the robust Cabinet debates over three defining institutions published in a new book. Synopsis: Conversations and interviews that give you something to think about. Each Wednesday, In Your Opinion speaks to thinkers, leaders, and the people shaping our lives and the issues of the day. Governing Singapore today is a tough task, made more difficult by frequent comparisons with the immediate post-independence decades - a period dominated by the towering figure of founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. Yet was Lee more open to persuasion than we realise? Was governing Singapore far more complex, nuanced and more akin to a team sport? What enabled the Singapore Cabinet to have vociferous debates on policy including the Elected Presidency, the Group Representation Constituency and the Non-Constituency Member of Parliament? And after recent developments and the power of hindsight, would one of their chief architects say they’re due for a refresh? These are the subjects of the book Creating Three Unique Singapore Laws: An Inside Story by S. Jayakumar, launched on Aug 12. In an exclusive hour-long podcast with The Straits Times opinion editor Lin Suling, he opens up on Cabinet deliberations and sheds light on a milieu in Singapore’s history after the 1981 Anson by-election, which sparked the creation of three powerful institutions that have become indelible parts of Singapore’s political system. Highlights (click/tap above): 1:44 Are recent resignations of minority Members of Parliament a setback for the GRC system? Is the GRC system due for a review? 12:58 Has public understanding on the limits of the Elected Presidency improved? 21:21 Was the NCMP scheme created to secure the ruling People’s Action Party’s dominance in Parliament? 29:26 Do PAP backbenchers pull their punches in Parliament? What was it like being J B Jeyaretnam’s “sparring partner”? 31:36 Was Lee Kuan Yew actually more open to persuasion than Singaporeans realise? 33:10 What allowed Lee’s Cabinet to have such vociferous debates? Does S Jayakumar worry about political correctness dampening discussions? What does it take to recruit capable Cabinet Ministers? 40:45 Why did a proposal on constitutional design go through DEFCO - the defence council overseeing national security? 44:00 Are any of Singapore's constitutional institutions due for a refresh? 46:59 How did S Jayakumar balance heavy ministerial portfolios with constituency duties in Bedok and family life? Creating Three Unique Singapore Laws: An Inside Story is published by Straits Times Press and available for $38.90 (excluding GST) at major bookstores and online at https://www.stbooks.sg/ Read ST’s Opinion section: https://str.sg/w7sH Follow Lin Suling on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/hiLQ Host: Lin Suling (linsuling@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Teo Tong Kai Executive producers: Danson Cheong and Lynda Hong Follow In Your Opinion Podcast here and get notified for new episode drops: Channel: https://str.sg/w7Qt Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/wukb Spotify: https://str.sg/w7sV YouTube: https://str.sg/GjMT Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #inyouropinionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00) The most controversial company in privacy right now, Flock CEO joins the show! (7:23) License plate data retention: 7 days solves 90% of crimes (13:00) Camera vandalism, felony charges, and privacy concerns (18:15) Dirty cops exposed: Flock's audit tool got 9 Georgia officers fired (28:25) AI, drones, facial recognition, and avoiding predictive policing (39:43) Safety is a privilege and who actually needs Flock (45:36) Flock's PR crisis: internal morale, churn, and 20 cities turning the cameras back on   Thanks to our partners for making this possible!  AppLovin Ads is AppLovin's AI advertising platform reaching over a billion daily active users across mobile games. Full-screen video ads with a 35-second median watch time. Advertisers are profitably spending hundreds of thousands of dollars a day. AppLovin Ads is now open to all advertisers. Sign up at http://applovin.com/ALLIN  Numeral is the trusted solution for U.S. sales tax, VAT, and GST, used by 3,000+ businesses globally. They handle registrations, filings, and tax rates, so you can stay ahead of risk. Learn more at https://www.numeral.com/?utm_source=all-in   Follow Garrett: https://x.com/glangley     Follow the besties:  https://x.com/chamath  https://x.com/Jason  https://x.com/DavidSacks  https://x.com/friedberg    Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinpod    Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallinpod    Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allin    Follow on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/allinpod    Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl  https://x.com/yung_spielburg    Intro Video Credit: https://x.com/TheZachEffect    #allin #tech #news  

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NDIS Minister Jenny McAllister joins David Speers with Lenore Taylor, Mark Kenny and Jane Norman on the couch.

An interim report from the Productivity Commission has found that Western Australia's GST deal has been a big mistake that has cost taxpayers billions of dollars.

In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks why the Productivity Commission wants to CUT WA’s GST. Plus, Chris Reason on the investigation that brought down former Broome bishop Saunders & Johnny Young has died.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for an almighty battle between Western Australia and the productivity commission and the states who think it's had it too good for too long.The lucrative deal on how the proceeds of the GST are distributed has come under new scrutiny with a report declaring it has led to perverse outcomes that favour WA.How does the West benefit under the deal?almighty

ACT's alternative to a bed tax is being welcomed by tourism leaders. The party's promising one dollar be given to local councils for each guest night in their area, funded through GST and levies already paid by tourists. It's estimated the dividend would give councils more than $40 million annually. Hotel Council Aotearoa strategic director James Doolan told Mike Hosking ACT is the first party to acknowledge the fundamental problem operators are facing. He says a huge amount of tax is collected from tourists and not enough of it goes back to local communities. Doolan told Hosking $5 billion in tourism GST is collected each year, and while ACT has acknowledged the problem, there are some questions about mechanisms and quantum. He says the number for Auckland alone should be about $40 million. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Online giants including Meta and Snapchat are fronting a Senate inquiry into tougher penalties for those who don't comply with the under 16's social media ban. Changes to GST distribution among the states could be in the offing ahead of a highly anticipated report. AND Bulgaria to host next year's Eurovision Song Contest!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Online giants including Meta and Snapchat are fronting a Senate inquiry into tougher penalties for those who don't comply with the under 16's social media ban. Changes to GST distribution among the states could be in the offing ahead of a highly anticipated report. AND Bulgaria to host next year's Eurovision Song Contest!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals why Pauline Hanson is backing WA’s GST share. Plus, the AFP is investigating suspicious undersea cable damage & why Albo’s Japanese melons are so special.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More people are starting businesses, despite tough economic conditions. Data shows there's been more than 62 thousand companies incorporated in the year to July, the highest number since 2021. That's despite latest Companies Office data finds liquidations have surged – rising more than 70% in the past three years. First Retail Group Managing Director Chris Wilkinson told Mike Hosking the current gig economy is reducing a lot of barriers. He says inflation is bringing the GST threshold closer and people want to regain control in life. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More people are starting businesses, despite tough economic conditions. Data shows there's been more than 62 thousand companies incorporated in the year to July, the highest number since 2021. That's despite latest Companies Office data finds liquidations have surged – rising more than 70% in the past three years. First Retail Group Managing Director Chris Wilkinson told Mike Hosking the current gig economy is reducing a lot of barriers. He says inflation is bringing the GST threshold closer and people want to regain control in life. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can be off the floor, home, sitting still, and your body still behaves like something is about to go wrong. The phone buzzes and your heart goes before your brain does. That is not you being dramatic. That is a nervous system that has been running on alarm so long it has forgotten there is another setting.Sharelle from Miss Lash The Studio is back in the Inner Sanctum, and she, Sam and Jen have all been working on the same thing this year, from very different directions. This is a short, honest conversation about what actually brings you back down. Yin yoga for one, prayer for another, a Sunday morning at the markets before it gets busy. None of it is complicated. Most of it is free. All of it starts with deciding you are allowed to give something back to yourself after a day of giving it all away.There is a lot in here you could start this week, and none of it asks you to add another thing to a life that is already full.What we coverWhat a nervous system reset actually means when you are the one giving all dayYin yoga, prayer, movement, and finding the thing that regulates you rather than the thing that works for someone elseWhy a busy supermarket can tip you straight into overwhelm, and what Sharelle does insteadBuffer time between appointments and how a spare half hour changes the shape of a whole dayRushing woman syndrome and why cramming wellness in does not help your nervous systemYour phone as an invitation, not an obligationTurning off notifications and getting free of that little red numberFive tasks on the list instead of fifty, and why ticking things off actually worksThe 90 second rule, and why you never reply to a one star review while you are heightenedCalm is not a personality type. It is a handful of small decisions you keep making.FAQsWhat is a nervous system reset?It is anything that moves you out of fight or flight and back into rest and digest. For Sharelle that is yin yoga, for Samara it is prayer, and the point is finding the one that works for your body rather than copying someone else's.How do salon owners get out of fight or flight during the working day?Small resets built into the day work better than one big fix at the end of it. Buffer time between appointments, notifications switched off, and a shorter task list all lower the load before it builds.Why should you wait before replying to a bad review?A strong emotion runs its chemical course in about 90 seconds, so anything you send inside that window is written by the heightened version of you. Australian salon owners deal with reviews and client messages constantly, and waiting until you feel steady almost always gives you a better reply.Mentioned in this episode:https://www.salonrising.com

Labour have come out with some big changes for small businesses in New Zealand, including changes to the small value asset threshold, how quick larger businesses have to pay invoices and the GST threshold. We dive into what these changes are, but we'd love to hear what you think in the comments!Interested in our Christchurch 'profit & planning' day? Email luke@nextadvisory.nz to secure your spot before it sells out.

Naga Vamsi on Film Budgets, Producer Conflicts, Financing, OTT, Stars & The Business of CinemaIn this candid conversation, South Indian producer Naga Vamsi goes beyond the glamour of cinema to discuss the business behind it.In this episode, we discuss:- Why do producers have so many conflicts, and how do industry camps really work?- The rising cost of filmmaking, actor remunerations and federation-related expenses.- How producers manage multiple films, budgets, schedules and financial pressure.- Film financing, interest rates, taxation, GST and the future of film finance.- The reality behind box-office numbers, collection reports and industry mathematics.- BookMyShow's role in the film business and the controversies surrounding it.- Film promotions, PR, pre-release events and creating buzz before a release.- OTT platforms, Netflix deals and the changing economics of cinema.- Sequels, script selection and what makes a film commercially viable.- His journey into the industry, his association with Sithara Entertainments and Haarika & Hassine Creations.- The pressure behind major releases and dealing with failure, criticism and expectations.- His relationship with actors, directors, reporters and film reviewers.- Why he believes film financing could become the next major crisis.An unfiltered conversation about the money, power, risks and decisions behind the South Indian film industry.

There are concerns scrapping the Investment Boost could do more harm than good. Labour's promising to up the GST threshold, lift the asset write-off, and make big businesses pay small suppliers in 15 days. It'll axe the National's $6.6 billion scheme to pay for it – calling it untargeted. Small Business NZ Founder Paul Wicks told Mike Hosking this policy could be very useful, with three practical ideas. But he says changes to the Investment Boost may create larger problems elsewhere. Wicks is also sceptical about the blanket rule for paying small suppliers, saying the idea's good but different industries have different payment cycles. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour says its new election policy aimed at small businesses is about making life a little easier. If it gets into power, the Labour will raise the GST threshold, lift asset write-offs and require big businesses to pay up faster. It would axe the current Government's Investment Boost, which lets businesses deduct 20 percent of the cost of a new asset. Leader Chris Hipkins says small businesses shouldn't be a line of credit for big businesses. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a view Labour's small business policy would give owners more room to grow. The party wants to up the GST threshold, lift the asset write-off, and require big businesses to pay small suppliers faster. It'll cost $1.5 billion and will scrap the current Government's more expensive Investment Boost scheme. Business Canterbury CEO Leeann Watson told Ryan Bridge it's great starting point and would make growth and innovation easier. She says cashflow and compliance are current pain points, which impact what's invested in new assets. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour says its new election policy aimed at small businesses is about making life a little easier. If it gets into power, the Labour will raise the GST threshold, lift asset write-offs and require big businesses to pay up faster. It would axe the current Government's Investment Boost, which lets businesses deduct 20 percent of the cost of a new asset. Leader Chris Hipkins says small businesses shouldn't be a line of credit for big businesses. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a view Labour's small business policy would give owners more room to grow. The party wants to up the GST threshold, lift the asset write-off, and require big businesses to pay small suppliers faster. It'll cost $1.5 billion and will scrap the current Government's more expensive Investment Boost scheme. Business Canterbury CEO Leeann Watson told Ryan Bridge it's great starting point and would make growth and innovation easier. She says cashflow and compliance are current pain points, which impact what's invested in new assets. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shiny scalps. Sparse hairlines. Clients who used to have a mane and now don't. You're having these conversations every week and you need better answers than the ones on the shelf.Simone from Apotecari has them. She's a naturopath, twenty years qualified, with a career spent formulating supplements for brands already sitting in your bathroom cabinet. She also had a hair catastrophe of her own, went looking for something that would fix it from the inside, and found nothing worth taking. So she built it.These are clients you already have. The one whose hairline is quietly moving back. The one on a weight loss injection who hasn't thought to mention it. The one who's oily by day two and blames your shampoo. Simone explains what's happening in each of them, and why the answer is almost never another bottle on the shelf.What we coverThe bond builder era and what a lot of stylists were really doing with itWhy hair is the first thing your body stops feeding when nutrients are shortPerimenopause hair loss and why nobody connected the dots for so longShiny scalps, receding hairlines and what is actually happening in the follicleOily scalps, dandruff and why washing more often changes nothingWhy your scalp ages seven times faster than the skin on your faceThe difference between hair shedding and hair loss, and why the word you use changes everythingWhy the hair industry is not great at doing its own researchWhat a proper ninety day product trial looks like, with data instead of feelingsShe hid her hair for six months. Then she went and fixed it for everybody else.Frequently asked questionsWhy does hair fall out during perimenopause?Hormonal change alters how follicles behave, which is why thinning often shows down the centre part and around the hairline. It rarely happens alone, and it sits alongside other perimenopause symptoms that are just as real and just as connected.Does washing your hair more often make it less oily?No. Washing removes the sebum already on the scalp but does nothing to the rate your body produces it. Balancing oil production happens internally and usually takes two to three months.How long should you take a hair supplement before judging it?Give it ninety days minimum, because that tracks with the hair growth cycle. Take before photos and test porosity and elasticity first, so you are working from data rather than a feeling.Mentioned in this episode:https://www.salonrising.com

Jaimie from Bloom Money joins me to talk numbers, the kind most eCommerce owners avoid until tax time forces their hand. We get into why Shopify and Xero never seem to agree, the GST mistake that once cost a business three hundred grand in ad spend, and how to actually plan a Black Friday sale using real figures instead of a guess and a prayer.

Ask a salon owner in Australia whether she is taking on an apprentice this year, and listen for the pause before she answers.It is not that she has gone cold on young people. Jen has been training apprentices since she was about 21 and still loves it. Sam has had apprentices who became some of the best people she has ever worked with. The pause is about everything sitting underneath that. A wage that climbs on a timeline while the skill is still building. Eighteen months of your time before any of it comes back. Support that used to exist for owners and quietly stopped. And a salon floor that, with a smaller team, no longer needs the person who once kept the whole thing moving.So the industry has ended up somewhere strange. Owners who genuinely want to train are turning young people away, week after week, because they cannot see the landscape they would be sending them into. Which leaves the question this episode opens on and never quite answers. If nobody is training them, who is cutting your hair in twenty years?What we coverWhy Australian salon owners are turning apprentices awayThe support that used to exist for training and does not anymoreWages rising while the skill set is still buildingWhat a Cert II at TAFE is delivering, and what it is notThe myth that owners are getting kickbacks that cover the costWhy apprentices worked in a big salon and stopped working in a small oneUni students do unpaid placement, hairdressers pay for theirsCommitting to three years when you cannot see your own next threeWhat happens to the young people knocking on the doorNeither of them has the answer. Both of them would really like one.FAQsWhy are salon owners not taking on apprentices anymore?The cost is front loaded and the return has moved. Wages rise on a set timeline while the skill set is still building, and the first 18 months are almost entirely the owner's time.Is there an apprentice shortage in the Australian hairdressing industry?Fewer salons are taking apprentices on, so fewer are coming through and fewer are staying. Owners are turning young people away because they cannot see the industry they would be sending them into.Do salon owners get paid to take on an apprentice?Not in any meaningful way in hairdressing. Incentives have grown in other trades, mostly construction, and those employers also pay a much higher apprentice wage.Mentioned in this episode:

Một du học sinh tại Sydney đang đối mặt với cáo buộc gian lận hơn 5 triệu đô-la Úc thông qua chương trình hoàn thuế dành cho du khách Tourist Refund Scheme - TRS. Chương trình hoàn thuế GST là quyền lợi hợp pháp dành cho du khách và những người rời khỏi Úc. Tuy nhiên, đây không phải là một “mẹo tiết kiệm tiền” hay cách để kiếm thêm thu nhập.

Brisbane-based tax agent Tauseef Abbasi spoke exclusively to SBS Urdu about key aspects of the Goods and Services Tax, or GST, including the registration threshold, different rules for Uber, rideshare and taxi drivers, and the depreciation of business assets. - برسبین میں مقیم ٹیکس ایجنٹ توصیف عباسی نے ایس بی ایس اردو سے خصوصی گفتگو میں گڈز اینڈ سروسز ٹیکس یعنی جی ایس ٹی سے متعلق اہم پہلوؤں پر روشنی ڈالی، جن میں رجسٹریشن کی حد، اوبر اور رائڈ شیئر اور ٹیکسی ڈرائیوروں کے لیے مختلف قوانین، اور کاروباری اثاثوں کی ڈیپریسی ایشن شامل ہیں۔Explore more ways to listen to the Urdu program here: Listen to SBS Urdu. Install our mobile app “SBS Audio” on Apple (iPhone) or Android devices: SBS Audio App. Download on Apple App Store, Download on Google Play. Follow us on social media: SBS Urdu on Facebook and on SBS Urdu on Instagram. - ______________ہر بدھ اور جمعہ کا پورا پروگرام اس لنک پرسنئے , اردو پرگرام سننے کے دیگر طریقے SBS Audio کے نام سے موجود ہماری موبائیل ایپ ایپل (آئی فون) یا اینڈرائیڈ , ڈیوائیسزپرانسٹال کیجئے۔ پوڈکاسٹ سننے کے لئے نیچے دئے اپنے پسندیدہ پوڈ کاسٹ پلیٹ فارم کا انتخاب کیجئے:  Spotify Podcast , Apple Podcasts

Welcome to Episode 160 of the Drag Drive Repeat Show presented by Summit RacingIts the Aussie Invasion with Adam Rogash (the Quickest drag and drive racer in Australia) and the All Stars Drag and Drive event team. We'll talk all things All Stars, but also Aussie drag and drive culture. Plus we have more updates for Havlik's, Heads Up Hustle, and more drag and drive news and entertainment. Summit Racing's speed legacy began in 1968 as a one-man startup and is now the World's Speed Shop® with four facilities and 200+ catalog editions. Fueling your passion, they save you money, deliver fast, and offer top-notch customer service for more than 1500 brands.Make sure to download the Summit Racing Mobile App for easy access to speed parts. Find them on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Also, you can tune in to the On All Cylinders podcast for more automotive discussions. From humble origins to the social media lane, Summit Racing stands by your need for speed. Find everything at summitracing.comBefore the Aussie talk, Eric recapped Fuel Fest in Chicago, the drift/car show/concert hybrid from Tyrese and Cody Walker (Paul Walker's brother) benefiting Reach Out Worldwide — he came home with 1,300 more photos for an already massive backlog. His Fox Body rotating assembly is together, though it still needs a timing chain cover gasket. Short Circuit sold out at 100 spots. Bigger news: Jeremy Howell's flat-six stick shift car, long the fastest stick shift in drag-and-drive, sold as a roller with no word on what's next. Fast Lane Racing and JayWire Solutions teased a huge announcement, two-plus years in the making. Dan Casease, on keeping Allstars tight: "We don't want to water it down. We don't want to cut any corners."Talk turned to Adam's 1969 Ford Capri, "the Mac 1," which ran flawlessly at Allstars — zero aborted passes across four days, capping off with a 6.50 at 3,200 pounds. Adam explained how strict Australian road law makes true street-legal builds: real glass windows, full steel bodies, ADR-compliant seats and harnesses, no SFI cages, no Lexan. His workaround is a bolt-on V-band exhaust that lets him pull the turbo J-pipes and legally "de-turbo" the car for street driving in about six hours. He broke down the brutal fuel math — roughly $10/gallon for pump gas versus methanol at a comparatively cheap $3/liter — and how stacking import taxes can balloon a $4,000 US part once GST and fees hit. He's already building his next car, a right-hand-drive chassis with Matt from Moore Race Chassis and input from Steve Morris, aimed at eventually racing Sick Week stateside. On the Capri's week: "Every time we let go of that button, there was not a single aborted pass."Dan and Deli explained how Allstars built its reputation for a tighter ship than other Aussie drag-and-drives, born from wanting better track prep and less of a "social hangout" vibe. The first event drew around 120 entries; the second sold out 200 spots in under two hours. Their "quarantine" system gives top qualifiers extra passes and priority lane access — which let Adam's two-man crew prove they could turn around a six-second car solo, including surviving a mid-event rocker failure thanks to fellow racer Mark Whitler, who drove four hours to deliver spare parts. Their bump-in format ties reaction time directly to ET, with no sitting on a green light building boost. Best moment of the night: Adam daily-drives the Capri for school pickups and bottle shop runs for his wife. Line of the night, on a fellow racer's tiny 13B turbo rotary: "Don't worry, what that car lacks in size, he makes up in personality."

Today my guest is M.R. Madhavan, co-founder and president of PRS Legislative Research. We talked about the role and purpose of the Rajya Sabha, treatment of money bills in a Westminster system, how the anti-defection law and party whips have hollowed out parliamentary function, parliamentary procedure, the role of the governor, and much more. Recorded June 24th, 2026. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links. Connect with Ideas of India Follow us on X Follow Shruti on X Click here for the latest Ideas of India episodes sent straight to your inbox. Timestamps (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:33) - The Role and Purpose of the Rajya Sabha (00:14:46) - Money Bills, No-Confidence Motions, and Design Flaws (00:22:47) - GST and Constitutional Design (00:30:33) - One Country, One Tax System? (00:35:31) - The Problem with Anti-Defection Laws and Whips (00:43:55) - Who Will Bell the Cat? (00:50:53) - Parliamentary Pressures: Constitutional vs. Constituent Expectations (01:02:04) - Challenges Faced by State Legislatures (01:15:37) - Reforming the Office of Governor (01:27:18) - The Role of PRS in Parliamentary Functioning (01:35:13) - Outro

A campus sticker dispute, a GST mistake that snowballs for years, and a pre-COVID work-from-home fight all end up in the BC Court of Appeal, and the common thread is proof. We walk through a defamation claim tied to “I Heart Hamas” stickers attributed to a UBC social justice group and explain the first hurdle many people miss: whether the plaintiff is even a legal entity that can sue. When the “group” is an unincorporated association, the case shifts to an individual trying to show the publication points to him personally, and we break down how courts analyze identification in Canadian defamation law. Next, we dig into a small business GST problem caused by bad bookkeeping advice. We clarify the GST small supplier threshold, why you can still owe uncollected GST, and when voluntary registration can help through input tax credits. The case also highlights practical warning signs: invoices that exaggerate qualifications, vague LinkedIn claims, and the “pay me cash with no invoice” request that should make any business owner stop and reassess. Finally, we look at a human rights and employment accommodation claim involving a TELUS worker who wanted to work from home based on vague symptoms and a thin doctor's note. The court's message is blunt and useful: an employer's duty to accommodate is judged on the medical information available at the time, not on a diagnosis that appears later. If you found this helpful, subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review so more listeners can find these real-world legal takeaways.Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed.

If you're selling an AI app, AI agent, chatbot, or any other AI-powered software, there's a good chance you'll need to charge sales tax, VAT, or GST somewhere. That's because...

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In this episode of IPS Finance, we analyze whether the IT sector is ready for a comeback after the recent rally and uncover the key reasons behind the 4% surge in the Nifty IT index. The discussion also breaks down the latest GST collections and PMI data, explaining the important signals they provide about India's economic health, business activity, and the outlook for the stock market. A comprehensive and insightful analysis to help investors understand sector trends, economic indicators, and the opportunities that may lie ahead.

In this episode, Cathy Love speaks with Karan Anand from Hnry about the financial admin load that sits behind self-employment, sole trading and running an Allied Health business. Karan explains how Hnry supports sole traders with income flow, tax calculations, GST, expenses, invoicing, BAS and tax returns, while keeping the process simple enough for business owners who would rather spend their time with clients, family or building the business. The conversation explores why Allied Health has become such a strong part of the self-employed economy, particularly with the rise of NDIS work, contracting and portfolio-style careers. Karan also shares data from the Hnry Sole Trader Pulse, including the reality that healthcare sole traders spend around eight hours a week on financial admin. Topics covered on sole trader tax, financial admin systems and cash flow confidence: Sole trader tax – The hidden admin load behind self-employment, and why Allied Health sole traders need clearer systems around tax, GST, expenses and reporting. Financial admin systems – Why good habits matter from the beginning, especially when managing invoices, receipts, payments and EOFY preparation. Cash flow confidence – How Hnry can work alongside platforms like Splose or Halaxy to support tax flow, payments and financial admin behind the scenes. P.S. If this episode is hitting on pain points you're facing, let's chat. We can support you. Book a 20-minute complimentary call with us, and let's talk about how we can help you achieve your vision for your Allied Health business. Midroll Message: Have a great podcast idea or know someone who should be part of the conversation? Email podcast@nacre.com.au Connect with Nacre Consulting: Let's connect on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Let's connect on LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group online community More about The Allied Health Business Brilliance Podcast: The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) powered by Nacre Consulting features authentic conversations that offer real-life stories and expert perspectives for Australian Allied Health Business Owners. Cathy Love, our engaging host, gathers wisdom from Allied Health professionals and industry supporters alike. We dive into the real experiences of running and growing Allied Health businesses in Australia, revealing both the rewards and the inevitable challenges along the way. It's raw, sometimes vulnerable, but always valuable. Join us and stay tuned to keep up with every inspiring story and lesson shared.

Most tax debates focus on the what: rates, base, and who pays. This episode is about the how: the process by which economic policy gets made. Drawing on his time in the Australian Treasury, host Gene Tunny argues that the latest changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing reflect a breakdown in good policymaking. They were announced on budget night without the consultation, published modelling, or public mandate that major reform deserves. As a contrast, Gene revisits the Howard government's GST process of the late 1990s: a detailed white paper, published modelling, and a policy taken to an election for a fresh mandate. With clips from a recent Death and Taxes livestream featuring co-host John Humphreys and guest Derek Francis, the episode asks a question that reaches well beyond Australia: what does good policy process look like, and what does it cost us when governments skip it? Gene would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. You can email him via contact@economicsexplored.com.  What You'll Learn from This Episode Why good policy process is critical for successful economic reform. How the GST was developed through extensive modelling, consultation and public scrutiny. Why inadequate consultation can lead to unintended consequences. The role Treasury plays in providing economic advice to government. How poor policy design can affect investment, productivity and public trust. Timestamps Economic Policy Episode Introduction (0:06) Relevance of Policy Process to Other Countries (4:53) The Howard Government's GST Policy Process (8:11) Current Government's Policy Changes and Issues (13:10) Derek Francis' Criticism of Treasury (22:12) Treasury's Handling of Cigarette Excise Tax (23:17) Derek Francis' Theory on Treasury's Decline (26:49) Home Guarantee Scheme Modelling Issues (37:49) Conclusion and Call for Improvement (41:33) Links relevant to the conversation Australian Taxpayers' Alliance livestream, Thursday 25 June, “Labor's new tax disaster, with Derek Francis || #47”: https://www.youtube.com/live/vqz_hEVyg70?si=F8DS2GxdUz_-PkmJ Previous episode on capital gains tax, “Taxing Capital More in a Productivity Slump? Perverse Policy in Australia”: https://economics-explained.simplecast.com/episodes/taxing-capital-more-in-a-productivity-slump-perverse-policy-in-australia Howard Government White Paper on “A New Tax System”: https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-03/Whitepaper.pdf Lumo Coffee promotion 10% of Lumo Coffee's Seriously Healthy Organic Coffee. Website: https://www.lumocoffee.com/10EXPLORED Promo code: 10EXPLORED 

Yuval Refua is the Chief Product Officer at Navan, the global travel and expense platform he joined seven years ago when it was still just a travel booking service. Since then, he has built out its payments and expense products from the ground up, turning the company policy that used to live in a PDF into code that runs on the card itself. This conversation matters because T&E is one of the most universally disliked workflows in business, and Navan is rethinking it from scratch just as AI and agentic commerce start to reshape how companies spend.What We CoveredFalling in love with credit cards at American ExpressWhy Navan started as a travel-only booking serviceThe reconciliation pain that led to launching a cardCoding company policy directly onto the cardReal-time approval the moment you swipeWhy travel-first beats procurement-firstContext as the key to managing distributed spendGoing global with VAT, GST, per diems and mileageThe e-invoicing wave hitting more countriesThe GTA model for revealing complexity graduallyThe Expense Admin Companion and recommended actionsFrom single approvals to bulk to full automationThe Visa partnership and the Connect productWaymo for travelers, Formula One for financeKey TakeawaysThe expense report exists to answer a question that company policy already settled. Coding that policy onto the card removes the work instead of automating it.Starting from travel gives Navan context (where the employee is, why they are there, who they are visiting) that procurement-first tools lack, which makes per-employee limits far smarter.Going global is less about features and more about mastering country-by-country tax, e-invoicing, per diem and mileage rules.The path to full automation runs through trust. Navan moves finance teams from a single recommended action, to bulk approvals, to hands-off automation, which is also how it intends to handle agentic spend.About Yuval RefuaYuval Refua is Chief Product Officer at Navan. He started two companies of his own early in his career before moving into fintech and product management at Thomson Reuters, then American Express, where he developed a deep love for credit cards and the rails behind them. He joined Navan around seven years ago and has built out its payments and expense products from the ground up.Connect with Fintech One-on-One:Tweet me @PeterRentonConnect with me on LinkedInFind previous Fintech One-on-One episodes

Income tax. Rates. Bright-line tax. GST. These are the main taxes property investors need to know about. But many investors don't understand when they apply ... or how much they could end up paying.In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the 4 main taxes every property investor pays. You'll learn:The 4 taxes and charges property investors need to know about How you can hold for 10 years and STILL get taxed The secret tax changes that silently took more of your moneyThe surprising part? Some of the highest costs come from taxes and charges that show up year after year ... whether your property makes money or not.And make sure you check out our list of the top 5 property accountants in New ZealandBook a meeting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to start your path to financial freedom with a detailed financial plan for $0.For more from Opes Partners:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠

Tax. You’ll do it “later”, right? Famous last words, my friends. This week’s Deep Dive is here to save your EOFY by giving you a laundry list of things to consider ahead of June 30. Whether you’re employed, a side-hustler or a sole trader, Victoria and Jess have gathered their recommendations for approaching the new financial year with confidence – and they’ve got the receipts to prove it. They’ll cover the latest changes to CGT, including how and when it might impact your investments, as well as immediate considerations if you’ve been worried about your accounting habits. From claims, offsets, salary sacrificing, BAS, GST, and tax brackets to defining what really makes your hobby a business, tune in for answers to those tax questions that you were too embarrassed to ask your accountant (again). This episode is brought to you by Hnry, Australia’s largest tax automation and accounting service, just for sole traders. Head to hnry.com.au to never think about tax again. READ THE BUSINESS BIBLE: Have questions about starting or running your business? VD wrote a whole (award-winning) book on this topic called The Business Bible: How to build a successful business – and a life you love. CONSIDERING A PIVOT: Grab a copy of our Career Pivot Guide over here. MAX YOUR TAX: Want more ways to maximise your tax return? Tune into this playlist. ASK THE ATO COMMUNITY: Have a specific tax question or need something niche explained by someone who’s been there before? Check out the ATO Community (https://community.ato.gov.au/s/). New here? Follow us on Instagram (@shesonthemoneyaus) for Q&As, bite-sized advice, daily money inspo... and relatable money memes that just get you. Acknowledgement of Country By Nartarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements (nartarshabamblett.com.au) The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 4451289See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Housing affordability, congestion and rising living costs are putting pressure on Australia's major cities. Could stronger regional development provide part of the solution? Gene Tunny shares highlights from a recent discussion with Nationals leader Senator Matt Canavan on his "Hyper Australia" agenda. They explore regional infrastructure, public investment, economic concentration, GST distribution and the case for decentralisation, while asking an important economic question: do regional development projects pass the cost-benefit test? Gene would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. You can email him via contact@economicsexplored.com.  What You'll Learn from This Episode Why Australia's economy is unusually concentrated in a small number of capital cities. The potential benefits and drawbacks of decentralising population and economic activity. How infrastructure projects such as irrigation dams are justified by proponents of regional development. Why regional Australians may face different cost-of-living pressures than residents of major cities. How reforms to federalism, public service locations and state boundaries could influence economic development. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Hyper Australia 03:00 Why Australia's economy is concentrated in capital cities 07:00 Regional cost-of-living pressures and data gaps 10:15 GST distribution and public transport subsidies 13:15 The economics of dams and regional infrastructure 18:25 Relocating public servants to regional Australia 22:00 New states and competitive federalism 27:50 Gene's assessment of the Hyper Australia proposal  Links relevant to the conversation Australian Taxpayers' Alliance livestream, Thursday 18 June, “Future of the Nationals, with Matt Canavan || #46”: https://www.youtube.com/live/D0Xpho1mxsk?si=1IWFiDOKZpTIdjNy Senator Canavan's website: https://mattcanavan.com.au/ Lumo Coffee promotion 10% of Lumo Coffee's Seriously Healthy Organic Coffee. Website: https://www.lumocoffee.com/10EXPLORED Promo code: 10EXPLORED 

Some of the biggest planning opportunities in trust and estate taxation are also the easiest to miss. In this episode, Cary Sinnett sits down with nationally recognized estate planning authority Bob Keebler to explore three highly technical areas that can dramatically impact client outcomes: portability elections, fiduciary income taxation during periods of market volatility, and the often-misunderstood Kenan doctrine. Bob explains where advisors commonly overlook opportunities, how missed elections may still be salvaged, and why funding decisions inside trusts and estates can create unexpected capital gains. Along the way, he highlights strategies that help CPA financial planners deliver more thoughtful and tax-efficient advice to families across generations.  Questions Answered How does portability work, and when can missed portability elections still be recovered?  When should advisors favor portability versus bypass trusts and GST planning?  What is the Kenan doctrine, and why can funding a trust with appreciated assets trigger capital gains?  How does a Section 645 election change the taxation of trusts during administration? Equal inheritances are not always equal when embedded capital gains and basis differences are considered. Resources: The Adviser's Guide to Financial & Estate Planning - Vol 4 Generation Skipping Transfer Tax Chart Estate Planning & Portability Volatile Markets, Smart Estates: Keebler's Top Tax Plays This episode is brought to you by the AICPA's Personal Financial Planning Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy, and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing tax, estate, retirement, risk management and investment planning advice. Also, by the CPA/PFS credential program, which allows CPAs to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online to join our community, gain access to valuable member-only benefits or learn about our PFP certificate program. Subscribe to the PFP Podcast channel at Libsyn to find all the latest episodes or search "AICPA Personal Financial Planning" on your favorite podcast app.

In today's episode, economist and commentator Evan Lucas joins Ana to unpack some of the biggest forces shaping the Australian economy right now. From AI and the jobs market to the federal budget and what the CGT changes actually mean for everyday investors.In this episode, they cover:

The Customs Minister insists the Government's had success seizing illicit tobacco, as a report outlines the reality of the black market. FTI Consulting's study - commissioned by tobacco companies - found more than a third consumed last year was illegal. It estimates the Government lost $817-million in excise and GST revenue last year. Casey Costello says despite more seizures than ever, smuggled amounts are getting through. She's advising customers to be cautious. "When you've buying that cheap packet of cigarettes, you're lining the pockets of some pretty bad people." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're closing out Part 1 of Season 6 with an episode about something near and dear to our hearts, and oh-so-important in rural and ag communities: mental health.  For Mental Health Awareness Month, Rebecca sits down with therapist Chris Swenson — owner of Rhino Wellness Center and host of the Rhino Resilience podcast — to reframe what strength really looks like in rural communities. (Yes, we know that May is technically Mental Health Awareness Month, but we recorded this episode in May, so it counts, right?) Chris breaks down his four-pillar Rhino Resilience framework, explains mental health as biology (a regulated nervous system with an accelerator and a brake), and shares practical, do-anywhere tools for staying calm and steady. It's a warm, honest reminder about some pretty important things: you can be both strong and struggling, that you're not broken, and that connection is what pulls us out of isolation. About Chris: Chris "Rhino" Swenson is a licensed mental health therapist, speaker, and founder of Rhino Resilience. For more than 20 years, he has worked with rural individuals, families, and communities, helping people build practical resilience skills for the challenges of modern rural life. He hosts the Rhino Resilience Podcast and is passionate about strengthening rural communities from the inside out. In this episode, we cover: Why rural suicide rates run two and a half to three and a half times higher than urban areas (why awareness alone isn't enough without practical next steps) Chris's four pillars of Rhino Resilience and how they redefine strength to include recovery and reaching out (not going it alone) How understanding your nervous system as biology (an accelerator and a brake) can dissolve the stigma around mental health Simple, accessible tools you can practice anywhere — breathwork, micro-resets, and grounding — and why you have to build them before you need them How a single moment can can a life Links + Resources Mentioned: Website: https://rhinoresilience.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCso1ch-Kaa_2IXZPJSZFZoQ FB page: https://www.facebook.com/RhinoResilienceOfficial Podcast: https://rhinoresilience.com/podcast/ Want to get your business in front of our audience? We are looking for podcast sponsors! Each season, we feature a select group of Small Business Partners—brands that share our mission to celebrate small-town life and big ideas. With a 4–6% average Facebook engagement rate (well above the industry average), 2,600+ loyal followers, and 45,000 monthly content views, we have an amazing, highly engaged audience of people who can't wait to learn more about you. When we feature you, your story, and your product/service, it's like a friend's recommendation, because it is. Want to know more? Reach out to us at hello@growingsmalltowns.org We have a membership! Join the GST Club — a virtual support community built for those leading change in small-town America. For $30/month, you'll get twice-monthly live calls with Rebecca, access to a private network of fellow small-town changemakers, replay recordings, frameworks, and early access to GST events. It's for anyone from volunteers and entrepreneurs to city officials who believe small towns deserve big ideas and better leadership. Part think-tank. Part pep-talk. Part creative jam session. All support.  We Want to Hear From You! We really, really do, and if you'll let us, we'd love to feature your actual message just like we did with Terri's (with your permission, of course!) Some of the best parts about radio shows and podcasts are listener call-ins, so we've decided to make those a part of the Growing Small Towns Podcast. We really, really want to hear from you! We're have two "participation dance" elements of the show: "Small town humblebrags": Call in and tell us about something amazing you did in your small town so we can celebrate with you. No win is too small—we want to hear it all, and we will be excessively enthusiastic about whatever it is! You can call in for your friends, too, because giving shout-outs is one of our favorite things.  "Solving Your Small-Town People Challenges": Have a tough issue in your community? We want to help. Call in and tell us about your problem, and we'll solve it on an episode of the podcast. Want to remain anonymous? Totally cool, we can be all secretive and stuff. We're suave like that.  If you've got a humblebrag or a tricky people problem, call 701-203-3337 and leave a message with the deets. We really can't wait to hear from you!  Get In Touch Have an idea for a future episode/guest, have feedback or a question, or just want to chat? Email us at hello@growingsmalltowns.org Subscribe + Review Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Growing Small Towns Show! If the information in our conversations and interviews has helped you in your small town, head out to Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver relevant, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more small-town trailblazers just like you!  

Why is it up to the Reserve Bank to control inflation with interest rates? Imagine if there were other tools that spread the pain to more people, not just those repaying a home loan. Perhaps the government could force workers to put more money into their superannuation accounts or move the GST up and down depending on the inflation rate. Today, independent economist Chris Richardson assesses the options. Featured: Chris Richardson, independent economist

What if 45% of India's entire economy is black money? The ED has filed nearly 6,000 money laundering cases in 10 years and secured just 15 convictions. Digital arrest scams have stolen over ₹120 crore from ordinary Indians. And elections may be the single largest consumer of black money in this country.In this episode of xMonks Drive, Gaurav Arora sits down with Abhishek Bali — CEO & Co-Founder of ZIGRAM and one of India's foremost experts on financial crime, money laundering, and regulatory technology — for one of the most wide-ranging and honest conversations ever had on this subject on an Indian podcast.From the Nirav Modi PNB scandal to Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher collapse, from hawala networks to digital arrest scams targeting your parents — Abhishek breaks down exactly how black money moves, who it hurts, and what is being built to stop it.What we cover in this episode:

Some people are just wired to make things better–in their businesses, their communities, their small towns–even when it's hard, and nobody around them quite gets it. This episode is for those people. We get it. Today's guest, Jordan DeGree, gets it. And he has created the Rural Ideas Network to connect you with other people who get it, too. Today's episode is what support and connection can look like, and where you can find them. About Jordan: Jordan DeGree is an entrepreneur, social innovator, artist, and comedian. No, just kidding about the comedian part. He's experimented with several different ventures and enjoys solving problems, creating value, and helping people. Jordan and his team launched the Rural Ideas Network, a nonprofit organization, in 2021. They continue to evolve how it supports and connects rural innovators in small communities across the country. Some random stats - Jordan has 3 kids, an $11M real estate portfolio, was awarded a Governor's Volunteer Award, has a 4.96 star host rating on Airbnb, changed his major 4 times in college, has helped hundreds of rural ventures since 2021, teaches a stained glass class most Tuesdays, and has successfully avoided joining LinkedIn. He's at his best helping people think outside the box and finding new opportunities to create value. You can learn more about Jordan at JordanDeGree.com.  In this episode, we cover: The origin story of the Rural Ideas Network — and what five years of experimenting built into RIN 2.0 Why "Rural Innovator" is a bigger tent than you might think The new Rural Innovator Awards, the wildcard category, and the October 8th Summit date you'll want to save Rebecca's honest reflection on almost quitting — and what pulled her back Why "where you're standing determines what you see" might be the most useful thing you hear this week Links + Resources Mentioned: Rural Ideas Network: https://ruralideas.net/ Growing Small Towns Club: https://www.growingsmalltowns.org/club Want to get your business in front of our audience? We are looking for podcast sponsors! Each season, we feature a select group of Small Business Partners—brands that share our mission to celebrate small-town life and big ideas. With a 4–6% average Facebook engagement rate (well above the industry average), 2,600+ loyal followers, and 45,000 monthly content views, we have an amazing, highly engaged audience of people who can't wait to learn more about you. When we feature you, your story, and your product/service, it's like a friend's recommendation, because it is. Want to know more? Reach out to us at hello@growingsmalltowns.org We have a membership! Join the GST Club — a virtual support community built for those leading change in small-town America. For $30/month, you'll get twice-monthly live calls with Rebecca, access to a private network of fellow small-town changemakers, replay recordings, frameworks, and early access to GST events. It's for anyone from volunteers and entrepreneurs to city officials who believe small towns deserve big ideas and better leadership. Part think-tank. Part pep-talk. Part creative jam session. All support.  We Want to Hear From You! We really, really do, and if you'll let us, we'd love to feature your actual message just like we did with Terri's (with your permission, of course!) Some of the best parts about radio shows and podcasts are listener call-ins, so we've decided to make those a part of the Growing Small Towns Podcast. We really, really want to hear from you! We're have two "participation dance" elements of the show: "Small town humblebrags": Call in and tell us about something amazing you did in your small town so we can celebrate with you. No win is too small—we want to hear it all, and we will be excessively enthusiastic about whatever it is! You can call in for your friends, too, because giving shout-outs is one of our favorite things.  "Solving Your Small-Town People Challenges": Have a tough issue in your community? We want to help. Call in and tell us about your problem, and we'll solve it on an episode of the podcast. Want to remain anonymous? Totally cool, we can be all secretive and stuff. We're suave like that.  If you've got a humblebrag or a tricky people problem, call 701-203-3337 and leave a message with the deets. We really can't wait to hear from you!  Get In Touch Have an idea for a future episode/guest, have feedback or a question, or just want to chat? Email us at hello@growingsmalltowns.org Subscribe + Review Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Growing Small Towns Show! If the information in our conversations and interviews has helped you in your small town, head out to Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver relevant, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more small-town trailblazers just like you!

In this episode, we dive into the world of oxidative stress, GST gene patterns, and hormone genetics, uncovering how these factors influence chronic illness and overall health. You'll hear about innovative testing strategies, gene patterns seen in chronically unwell patients, and real-world case studies that illustrate the practical steps clinicians can take to restore health and balance.Whether you're a healthcare professional seeking to advance your knowledge or an individual looking to understand the science behind fatigue, hormone imbalance, and detoxification, this episode bridges the gap between complex genetics and actionable solutions. Enroll now in: Precision Protocols Unlocked: Guide to Nutrigenetics & Peptide Mastery, with Rajka Milanovic Galbraith, MD⚡ Learn to integrate genetics, micronutrients, and peptides into patient care.

Max talks with Russell Ladbrook about a chance meeting in New Zealand that turned into one of the most delightful episodes of Aviation News Talk. Max was taking a glowworm cave tour when Russell noticed his Cirrus jacket, struck up a conversation, and soon realized he was talking to the host of a podcast he had followed for years. By the end of the day, the two were sitting down at the Fjordland Aero Club near Manapouri Airport for a conversation about flying in one of the most scenic and demanding parts of the world. How aero clubs keep flying affordable Russell explains that aero clubs fill a role in rural New Zealand that would often be handled by a flight school or FBO in the United States. In smaller towns, there may not be enough demand to support a traditional aviation business, so clubs become the way local flying survives. The Fjordland Aero Club has about 85 members, a hangar, and club-owned aircraft, along with privately owned airplanes brought in by members. What makes the model especially interesting is the economics. Russell says the club rents its aircraft wet for about 150 New Zealand dollars per hour, plus GST, and that includes fuel. The airplanes are microlights rather than larger certified aircraft, which helps reduce costs. Even more striking, much of the labor is donated. Club members help with maintenance, instruction, and field work. Russell himself mows the runway, and the club also earns revenue by mowing airport property and baling hay from the surrounding grass. It's a practical, community-based approach that makes flying accessible in a part of the world where a normal commercial model might fail. Flying near Milford Sound The conversation then shifts to the geography of New Zealand's South Island and the challenges of flying there. Russell describes the area around Te Anau and Manapouri as farmland on one side and steep mountains on the other, right on the edge of a huge national park. The terrain is beautiful, but it also makes aviation more demanding. ADS-B coverage can be spotty because mountains block signals, some aircraft operate without transponders, and local knowledge matters enormously. Russell gives an example of a nearby valley where 4,500 feet might provide a smooth ride while 3,500 or 5,500 feet can be rough. That local knowledge becomes even more important around Milford Sound, where tourism flying is a major part of the aviation scene. Russell says many of the flights into Milford use Cessna Caravans from Queenstown, and that it is not unusual to see dozens of aircraft lined up there. Helicopters are also everywhere, supporting sightseeing and practical work in remote terrain. Russell talks about helicopter flights into the mountains, helicopter barbecues in remote valleys, and the many ways rotary-wing aircraft are woven into daily life in the region. Weather, waterfalls, and helicopter work One of the strongest parts of the episode is Russell's description of the weather around Milford Sound. He confirms that many planned flights never happen because low clouds, wind, avalanche danger, and poor visibility can shut things down completely. He describes Milford as one of the wettest places in New Zealand and says it can receive astonishing amounts of rain, with conditions that may be dramatically different only a short distance away on the other side of the mountains. On wet days, entire mountainsides fill with temporary waterfalls, while only a few permanent waterfalls remain visible when the rain stops. Russell also explains that helicopters in New Zealand do far more than scenic flights. They recover deer, resupply backcountry huts, and haul waste out of remote wilderness areas where it would be impractical to carry supplies in and out by hand. That operational detail gives the episode a more grounded feel. This is not just a postcard version of New Zealand. It's a working aviation environment where flying is both practical and essential. Glowworm caves and an unexpected connection The final section of the episode brings the story back to where it started: the glowworm caves. Russell says his first full-time job in the mid-1980s involved both flying Cessna 172s and working as a cave guide, and that decades later he is once again guiding visitors through the same cave system. He explains that glowworms are tiny insects that live in dark, damp spaces and use light to lure prey into sticky threads. The cave tour includes a boat ride, narrow walkways, an underground waterfall, and a final passage through deep darkness where the glowworms shine overhead. Russell's description of guiding the boat through the cave is especially memorable. He compares it to a kind of cave IFR, navigating in darkness by feel and by markers on chains overhead. It's a funny comparison, but also a revealing one. The whole episode is built on that same blend of aviation mindset, local knowledge, and sense of wonder. Russell also shares his own story of returning to flying after doubting himself for years, and the joy he now gets from taking others aloft, especially children seeing aviation up close for the first time. That gives the episode a strong emotional finish and makes it about more than scenery. It becomes a story about community, confidence, and how aviation creates connections in the most unexpected places. If you're getting value from this show, please support the show via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or Patreon. Support the Show by buying a Lightspeed ANR Headsets Max has been using only Lightspeed headsets for nearly 25 years! I love their tradeup program that let's you trade in an older Lightspeed headset for a newer model. Start with one of the links below, and Lightspeed will pay a referral fee to support Aviation News Talk. 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