An average cut of $7,000 to NDIS participant plans could hurt social supports providing the "only interaction with the outside world" for some people with disability, advocates warn, as the minister Mark Butler concedes the savings will have a material impact on participants.
Charlie Kirk's family is pushing for more public access to evidence in the preliminary hearing for Tyler James Robinson, accused of his assassination. The family argues that withholding evidence hinders transparency and fuels conspiracy theories, while the judge balances this with the defendant's right to a fair trial.
France secured a spot in the World Cup final four, defeating Morocco with a strong second-half performance. Despite a quiet first half, Kylian Mbappé's stunning goal and Ousmane Dembélé's continued scoring streak sealed the victory.
The Rolling Stones release "Foreign Tongues," their second album of original material in 18 months, proving their enduring musical prowess. The album features anti-war sentiments, bluesy tracks, and guest appearances from Paul McCartney and Robert Smith.
Northern Territory Children's Commissioner Shahleena Musk resigned, citing government "sidelining" and opposition to controversial child protection law changes. The new laws replace the Aboriginal child placement principle with a "universal principle" and are opposed by First Nations groups and advocates.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will not attend the Garma festival this year, breaking a commitment made last year to visit the Indigenous cultural gathering annually. Other ministers, including Foreign Minister Penny Wong, are expected to attend.
A greater crested tern found on the South Australian coast has tested positive for the deadly H5 bird flu, marking the first case in local wildlife. The discovery at Robe is concerning but expected, with authorities conducting surveillance for further spread.
