People living with disability in regional areas already face extra hurdles in accessing support and families fear changes to the NDIS could have irreversible consequences.
Geelong star Jeremy Cameron is undergoing AC joint surgery and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks, but the club hopes for a finals return. Hawthorn defender Karl Amon also had knee surgery and is confident of playing before finals.
Australia faces a shortage of sperm donors, leading many to seek unregulated online arrangements via Facebook groups and apps. These methods bypass legal protections, raising concerns about donor anonymity, health screening, and potential exploitation, with some women reporting coercion and donors exceeding legal limits.
A retrospective of Sam Neill's notable film roles, spanning genres from drama and horror to sci-fi and comedy, highlighting his versatility and charm in Australian and international cinema.
Jewish students at Australian universities report escalating antisemitism, including Nazi gestures, being called "baby killers," and facing social ostracization following the October 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel. Testimonies at a royal commission detailed experiences of harassment, the impact of campus encampments, and perceived inadequate university responses.
Indigenous community members told a federal inquiry they felt dismissed by authorities following an alleged terror attack at an Invasion Day rally in Perth. They highlighted a perceived lack of urgency and condemnation compared to other incidents, and a normalization of racism post-referendum.
Australian federal police are investigating a former Sydney childcare worker, 35, who has been charged with 329 offences against 136 children over 16 years. The charges include producing child abuse material and sexual touching. Police have contacted over 120 families.
