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Leave shares and small businesses out of CGT crackdown, says Westpac boss
Westpac’s CEO is calling on the Albanese government to rethink its capital gains tax overhaul – and he’s got young investors in mind.
A trained journalist, Queensland-born Sylvia launched her television career with Nine in Brisbane, her reports, including her coverage of the devastating 2010-2011 Queensland floods, which claimed 38 lives, and the highly-powerful and destructive tropical Cyclone Yasi in early 2011, winning high praise from the network.
Since transferring to the Nine Network's Sydney headquarters, Sylvia has become one of the most familiar faces on news and current affairs programs.
Since 2012, she has filed stories for Nine News, been TODAY's Sydney reporter, co-hosted Weekend Today and presented the weather on Sydney's highest-rating evening news bulletin.
She has also filed stories for Today from New York and reported from the scenes of major bushfires and floods across Queensland and New South Wales.
Joining A Current Affair in 2019, Sylvia branched out and covered all manner of stories, including some projects close to her heart.
Sylvia works closely with charities Youngcare and Variety and is a proud ambassador of the Sydney Children's Hospital.
She also hosts The Pay Off with Sylvia Jeffreys - a fresh, no-nonsense podcast tackling the money matters that matter most to young Australians.
Outside of work she is a keen traveller, a sun seeker, adventurous cook and mum to Oscar and Henry.
Former Australia Post boss Christine Holgate says Scott Morrison should apologise over Cartier watch attacks
Christine Holgate says the criticism from the then-PM was like being "run over" and "reversed over again".
'Humiliating' marathon moment left Sylvia Jeffreys reeling
"It was a minor collision but it sent me crashing to the ground."
EXCLUSIVE: Scope of childcare abuse allegations could be greater than first thought
A mother has verified that her child was in the care of Joshua Brown on at least three occasions not included on a police list of dates.
How to get over dreaded money chore, according to an expert
We all know we should get this task done, but Jess Irvine is sharing how to follow through.
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How an act of generosity changed Brian's life forever
"It means so much to someone like Brian."
How a harmless video turned into a 'terrifying' nightmare
What started as a lighthearted office skit swiftly spiralled for Rachael Wilde.
The one question that instantly defeats Sylvia Jeffreys
The Today Extra host never had a good answer for this query – until now.
Kellie Hush on the power of career mistakes
"If life's perfect, you won't take risks."
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- Opinion
Mackenzie Anderson's killer's sentencing raises more questions
About a system that repeatedly fails women.
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'Pulled in two directions': 'Messy' juggle Sylvia faces
Sylvia Jeffreys on the promise we're constantly sold every year.
'The three words setting women up for failure'
No wonder it feels like we're not enough, writes Sylvia Jeffreys.
Audrey Griffin's murder raises questions about a system failing women
Her death at the hands of a known violent offender wasn't an unpredictable tragedy, it was the devastating result of systems that failed her at critical points.
'Wake-up call' for Molly after text sent from supermarket
She opened up about her journey on The Pay Off podcast.
Allegra Spender gives her take on Gen Z: 'Really unfair'
If she's re-elected, she will advocate for young Australians, here's why.
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Sylvia says listen to this before you ask for a pay rise
You need to know this one thing before walking into that meeting with your boss.
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.
Investing in women can deliver benefits to all - no matter the threats that continue to emerge
In 2025 the simple and sensible pursuit of equality appears to have found a new threat.
'We can't take our eyes off the threats to women's progress'
Sylvia Jeffreys on the green shoots of equality - and the threats that remain.
'About to boil over': Parenting advice Sylvia needed to hear
"There's a heavy load of guilt."