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

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

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

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

7 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Chalmers, O’Brien clash at roundtable talks; Ley, Greens call out NDIS overhaul; Government fires back at Netanyahu’s “weak” criticism

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Politics

7 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Chalmers, O’Brien clash at roundtable talks; Ley, Greens call out NDIS overhaul; Bodies found in Sydney river; Government fires back at Netanyahu’s “weak” criticism

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8 h. 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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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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10 h. ago Car stolen from Melbourne with family's luggage and passports inside

A family in south-east Melbourne has been left shaken after their car was stolen with luggage and passports inside.

Politics

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

12 h. ago WA news LIVE: WA’s disability services minister not briefed on NDIS overhaul; Charge dropped for foiled stunt at Woodside boss’ home

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Politics

12 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

17 h. ago The pristine beach, a $100m development proposal and the question over links to Obeid family

Hawks Nest locals have objected to the luxury apartment complex project on a picturesque stretch of sand since it was rezoned in 2021.

Politics

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

26 h. ago Ben Melham’s horse shifted, giving wife rails run to victory. Now stewards are investigating betting sheets

Jamie Melham won the Caulfield race last Saturday on $3.20 favourite Jimmy Recard, but her husband, Ben, was suspended for eight meetings for careless riding in the same event on a less-fancied rival.

Events

27 h. ago Matt Wright offered $10,000 to injured pilot's family, court hears

Reality TV star Matt Wright offered $10,000 to the family of a helicopter pilot badly injured in a fatal crash but it was declined, a jury has heard.

Events

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