After the National Autism Strategy identifies the potential of self-employment to provide meaningful work for people with autism, neurodivergent people who are already self-employed say it can help overcome workplace barriers.
A Sydney developer who illegally cleared native trees for a mansion has sold the property before completing a court-ordered replanting. Residents question accountability as the new owner is a company formed just before the sale.
A Melbourne football club is seeking an investigation into how cricket pitches are covered on multi-use ovals after player Nathan Fitzgerald suffered critical head injuries. The 27-year-old is receiving end-of-life care following multiple head knocks during a game, one of which involved hitting his head on a hard cricket pitch.
Boulia, a town in North West Queensland, is experiencing persistent electricity outages lasting up to 14 hours daily. Residents and businesses attribute the issue to the absence of a permanent Ergon Energy electrician for 18 months, leading to significant financial losses and impacting upcoming events like the Camel Races.
Police rescued three teenagers, aged 15, 17, and 19, who were lost on the Sundews Track in Onkaparinga River National Park, Adelaide. Rescuers navigated steep terrain and knee-deep water to find them safely.
Novak Djokovic secured his 106th Wimbledon match win, surpassing Roger Federer's men's record, but expressed indifference to the achievement, prioritizing Federer's eight titles and a 25th Grand Slam. Despite on-court "meltdowns" and a tough challenge from qualifier Roman Safiullin, Djokovic advanced to the quarterfinals.
Police are investigating the death of a four-year-old boy on the NSW Central Coast, with cannibalism reportedly forming part of the inquiry. A 32-year-old woman has been charged with murder.
