70 m. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese shrugs off Netanyahu’s “weak” criticism; Chalmers, O’Brien clash at roundtable talks; Ley, Greens call out NDIS overhaul

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Politics

2 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

3 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

5 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

8 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Israel calls on 60,000 reservists for full Gaza offensive; Tax reform to be discussed on final day of roundtable

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Politics

9 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

20 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

22 h. ago ‘Not the right fit’: NDIS won’t take children with autism, developmental delay in $2b shift

Disability Minister Mark Butler said a new system called Thriving Kids would be in place to support children with autism and developmental delay from July 2027.

Politics

24 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Butler says NDIS ‘not the right fit’ for children with autism; Labor responds after Netanyahu blasts ‘weak’ Albanese

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32 h. ago Trump rules out US troops on the ground in any Ukraine peace deal

The US president offered US Air Force support but assured American voters he would not put “boots on the ground” in Ukraine, as European leaders met for urgent talks.

Politics

33 h. ago We want to help our two children own property. Who can help us?

I can’t find any financial adviser who wants to help find a property for my children.

Society

33 h. ago China’s $1 billion ‘British’ town is as bonkers as it sounds

Starbucks is doing a decent trade, and there’s a familiar figure outside: Winston Churchill.

Economics

43 h. ago Staff hide kids at Queensland childcare centre during police incident

Five staff and six young children were on site at the Sunshine Coast childcare centre when a man broke into the building with serious self-inflicted injuries.

Events

47 h. ago No. I won’t remove erotica from my walls, no matter what agents say

Successful downsizing requires decluttering, failed dreams and a reform of the real estate laws. No wonder it’s unpopular.

Politics

51 h. ago Vulnerable child ‘left at police station’ amid caseworker shortage

Thousands of the state’s most at risk children are waiting weeks for caseworker intervention, data provided to this masthead shows.

Events

51 h. ago NSW bail fail: Locking up more children costs millions and doesn’t cut crime

NSW should be leading the country in youth justice innovation – not following states like Queensland down a failed path of locking up vulnerable youths.

Economics

57 h. ago What we know so far about plans to make Australia richer, happier and more productive

Three days, 900 submissions, and a few dozen attendees. Here’s what we can expect from the economic reform roundtable this week.

Politics

57 h. ago Terry had months to live and wanted to be in palliative care. Instead, the NDIS gave him $518,000 and he died in hospital

Palliative care experts warn terminally ill patients are languishing in wards while others are becoming the victims of “bed block” while they wait too long for NDIS decisions and support.

Politics

57 h. ago Terry received $500,000 in NDIS funding seven days before he died

Palliative care experts warn terminally ill patients are languishing in wards while others are becoming the victims of “bed block” while they wait too long for NDIS decisions and support.

Politics

67 h. ago Australians want Albanese to act now to fix the economy – but want one tax left alone

The prime minister vows not to spring new tax reform ideas on voters, but Jim Chalmers insists there are opportunities for quick fixes – and many Australians don’t want to wait.

Economics