Health Minister Mark Butler has unveiled sweeping cuts to the ballooning National Disability Insurance Scheme, aimed at cutting costs of the program down to $55 billion by the end of the decade.
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has halted two investigations into former commissioner Paul Brereton, citing significant costs and the fact he no longer holds the position. Inspector Gail Furness stated that no NACC corruption issue was involved and systemic issues have been addressed.
The World Cup has reached the quarterfinals, featuring four high-stakes matches: France vs Morocco, Spain vs Belgium, Norway vs England, and Argentina vs Switzerland. Teams are battling for a spot in the semifinals with star players like Mbappé, Haaland, and Messi in action.
A 56-year-old man suffered a minor leg burn when his pants caught fire in Byron Bay, reportedly due to a vape with a lithium-ion battery. Fire and Rescue NSW is renewing warnings about these batteries, citing 38 incidents this year involving small portable devices. Experts blame illicit imports for safety risks.
Bondi Beach terror attack survivor Arsen Ostrovsky has criticized YouTube for keeping a video on its platform that suggested he was a 'crisis actor' and lied about his injuries. YouTube policy manager Rachel Lord stated the video did not breach hate speech policies, sparking outrage from Ostrovsky and other Jewish community leaders.
An Australian woman, Denise Nataly Migliore, has been arrested in New Orleans, USA, for allegedly voting illegally in multiple federal elections. ICE investigations found she made false claims about her US citizenship to register and cast ballots in 2022 and 2024 elections. She faces up to five years in prison if convicted.
Two brothers, Connor and Liam Harnett, appeared in Melbourne Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of their stepfather, Andre Szep. DNA and forensic testing are expected to take up to three months, with investigators still seeking missing evidence. The alleged assault occurred in front of parents and students at Strathaird Primary School.
