2 h. ago ‘You’re saving money by having children go without’: Parents scared of NDIS changes

Sydney parents have criticised announced changes to autism on the NDIS but there is cautious optimism the change could allow children to access earlier support.

Society

2 h. ago ‘We wouldn’t function as a family without the NDIS’: Parents react to children being shifted off the scheme

Angelique May-Bennett says the NDIS has been a game-changer for her two daughters. She wonders whether the proposed changes will produce the same benefits.

Society

2 h. ago Air Raiders: Why NRL leaders are splashing cash on charter flights

As the finals edge closer, Canberra officials are doing everything possible to keep their players fresh, including booking a charter plane to and from Mudgee.

Politics

3 h. ago Chalmers revs up road user tax as he cites quick wins from roundtable

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed plans to slap EV drivers with road-user charges within months – and dozens of other reforms that might come from the roundtable.

Economics

3 h. ago States blindsided by Butler’s plans for new scheme for autistic children

The federal government could redirect up to $100 billion over the next decade, if NDIS growth slows. But states must first step on board.

Politics

3 h. ago Israel begins first stages of planned military takeover of Gaza City

The first stage of Israel's military takeover of Gaza City has begun, with the country calling up 60,000 reservists.

Politics

4 h. ago Disused coal plant could burn wood and call it renewable energy

Would restarting Redbank Power Station in the Hunter Valley as a biomass reactor be net zero or is this a “convenient untruth”?

Events

4 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Chalmers outlines 10 priorities after economic roundtable, says it was no talkfest; Butler defends NDIS overhaul; Government fires back at Netanyahu’s ‘weak’ criticism

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Politics

4 h. ago Thriving Kids will displace me and lead to poorer outcomes for my son

Family-centred care leads to better outcomes for children. We are the ones who know our children best.

Politics

4 h. ago Court knocks back protest on Story Bridge, organisers vow to hold rally

Minutes after the verdict was handed down, organiser Remah Naji told reporters the group would consider an appeal and still planned to protest this weekend.

Events

4 h. ago Court knocks back protest on Story Bridge, organisers vow to hold rally anyway

Minutes after the verdict was handed down, organiser Remah Naji told reporters the group would consider an appeal and still planned to protest this weekend.

Events

6 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Economic roundtable talks drawing to a close; Butler defends NDIS overhaul; Government fires back at Netanyahu’s “weak” criticism

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Politics

6 h. ago What’s the government doing about autistic children? We explain the changes

The NDIS has evolved in ways that governments did not see coming. So Labor is making changes.

Politics

9 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese’s record ‘forever tarnished’, says Netanyahu; Chalmers clashes with rival in roundtable talks; Butler defends NDIS overhaul

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Politics

10 h. ago They rioted against an asylum seeker hotel. Now a court has given them what they want

The shock legal defeat has left the British government scrambling to find new ways to house thousands of asylum seekers who have been living in hotels and motels – in breach of planning laws.

Events

11 h. ago Children filmed playing on scooters while their mother allegedly lay dead inside

A man accused of killing his former partner in Victoria’s north paraded two young children outside the house in social media videos while their mother allegedly lay dead inside the home.

Events

13 h. ago States sidelined as Butler reassures families children won’t be booted from NDIS before reforms are ready

After announcing major changes on Wednesday, Mark Butler said on Thursday: “Kids are not going to be taken off the NDIS because of what I said yesterday.”

Society

15 h. ago ‘Manipulation’: Macron hits back at Netanyahu as Israel readies Gaza City assault

The French president says claims his decision to recognise a Palestinian state had fuelled antisemitism “will not go unanswered”, as Israel calls up 60,000 reservists for its planned military expansion.

Events

17 h. ago I bought into the dream of apartment living. The reality has been far different

I’m 34, married with no children, and doing a PhD in architecture and planning – the ideal candidate for the state government’s apartment plan. But apartment living has turned out be full of extra costs, defects and frustrations.

Society

27 h. ago Those who profit from childcare must put safety first, or get out of the industry

The most ambitious reform in the childcare review would see owners, funders and board members of for-profit centres forced to make the interests of children their “paramount consideration”.

Politics