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.
Rex Heuermann has been sentenced to life in prison for the murders of seven women and one man, discovered along Long Island's Ocean Parkway. His arrest followed a years-long investigation sparked by the disappearance of Shannan Gilbert in 2010, which led to the discovery of multiple victims.
A UK by-election victory for Andy Burnham, a popular Labour figure, against the rising Reform UK party offers potential insights for Australian PM Anthony Albanese in combating One Nation. Burnham's focus on local issues and refusal to engage with populist talking points mirrored strategies Albanese is employing nationally. However, analysts suggest Burnham's personal popularity, the "Burnham factor," was key, making the result potentially unique and not a guaranteed blueprint for defeating right-wing populism.
Studies reveal the average person owns 199 garments, with 25-50% unworn, contributing to a significant environmental footprint. Sustainability research emphasizes wearing clothes more often, with EU calculating minimum wear counts for different garment types.
Property developer BEULAH solicited new apartment buyers for its STH BNK project, planned as Australia's tallest skyscraper, while the development faced significant cashflow issues and later entered administration. Deposits for 540 contracts worth $650 million remain in trust as revival options are explored.
Victor Bartley, a Wiradjuri Vietnam veteran, received a handmade quilt 55 years after returning home, a recognition from the charity Quilts of Valour Australia. The charity aims to comfort and acknowledge the sacrifices of Australian Defence Force personnel.
The New South Wales government is launching a tender for a Modern Methods of Construction Innovation Facility to build prefabricated housing modules. This initiative aims to speed up and reduce the cost of new home delivery through off-site construction, with potential savings of up to 20% in time and 50% in cost.
