Kate Law-Whittinghttps://katelaw-whitting.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Kate Law-WhittingenWed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100Up in Smoke: IDC A3 (COPY)https://preview.shorthand.com/92ApPkHZZ4FiYUpgIntended to curb the prevalence of smuggled products, early Treasury forecasts anticipated these measures, partnered with substantial excise increases, would elevate tobacco tax receipts beyond $17 billion in the upcoming years.  Instead, latest budget papers have revealed this financial year anticipates a mere $8.8 billion in excise revenues, a 42 percent decrease from prior forecasts made during the 2021-22 budget cycle. In reality, this shock revelation...Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://preview.shorthand.com/92ApPkHZZ4FiYUpgUp in smoke: The unforeseen consequences of Australia's vape war.https://preview.shorthand.com/92ApPkHZZ4FiYUpgThe release of the federal budget this week has thrust Australia’s illicit nicotine trade back into the national spotlight, with the Treasury projecting a $14 billion collapse in tobacco excise revenue by 2030.Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://preview.shorthand.com/92ApPkHZZ4FiYUpgAustralia risks being bowled out of T20 revolution - Central Newshttps://centralnews.com.au/2026/05/01/australia-risks-being-bowled-out-of-the-t20-revolution/As Cricket Australia weighs privatising the Big Bash League, a deeper question looms: has the game already moved on without them?Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://centralnews.com.au/2026/05/01/australia-risks-being-bowled-out-of-the-t20-revolution/The Meal Deal Markethttps://preview.shorthand.com/gMmpPnymTGZFp87lFew retail phenomenon capture the British lunchtime experience as vividly as the supermarket ‘Meal Deal’. For over two decades, the ‘main, snack and drink’ combination has become a cultural shorthand for convenience, routine and affordability. Today, as conversation around living costs and health intensify, the Meal Deal stands at the intersection of national habits and economic pressures.Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://preview.shorthand.com/gMmpPnymTGZFp87lThe 'Age' Old Questionhttps://preview.shorthand.com/igUUrxLXYgoR6pswQuestions are being raised about the Government’s new aged care model that prioritises management over prevention.Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://preview.shorthand.com/igUUrxLXYgoR6pswPilates for a Purpose: Building strong bodies and bonds.https://preview.shorthand.com/9RNS9e5nbt2hqokCAfter trading her corporate heels for a Pilates reformer, super-mum Libby Teale is single-handedly transforming and empowering the women of Beecroft.Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://preview.shorthand.com/9RNS9e5nbt2hqokC