NDIS Minister Mark Butler has defended the government's latest cost-cutting changes to the scheme in an interview with the ABC, amid an avalanche of participant concern.
The Guts tour, a solar-powered initiative, brings city and bush bands to remote Northern Territory communities, fostering connection and providing opportunities for local musicians. It highlights the vibrant cultural life in these areas and supports First Nations artists through the Bush Music Fund.
Marc Polmans and Storm Hunter advance to the mixed doubles final at Wimbledon, while Thanasi Kokkinakis and Aleksandar Kovacevic reach the men's doubles semifinals. This success continues a trend of Australian doubles players performing well in Grand Slams.
Australian house prices fell 0.7% in the June quarter to $937,000, following a peak in March. Despite recent drops and bank predictions of further declines, a decade of significant price acceleration means affordability remains a major long-term challenge, with median prices still costing over 15 years of disposable income.
Principals in regional Western Australia are concerned that cuts to transport support for students will hurt enrolments, with one school principal warning it could lead to closure. The Public Transport Authority (PTA) has deemed some students ineligible for assistance, impacting new enrolments.
A mother recounts her 20-month-old daughter's seven-hour wait for stitches at Bendigo Health due to a surge in patients. The hospital experienced ambulance ramping and declared a code yellow, citing high demand, sicker patients, and lack of aged care placements.
European Parliament politicians are launching an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino concerning the lifting of Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, alleging political interference from the Trump administration.
