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.
George Russell wins the Austrian Grand Prix, fending off Max Verstappen, while Oscar Piastri finishes fourth, outperforming Ferraris and moving into fourth in the drivers' championship
Tasmania's Department of Health is under pressure to examine its fatigue management policies after a 42-year-old cardiothoracic surgery registrar, Artyom Avetisyan, died in a single-vehicle crash while driving back to Hobart after a shift in Launceston.
Tasmania's criminal courts are overwhelmed by massive backlogs, with thousands of Magistrates Court matters pending over 12 months and nearly half of Supreme Court criminal cases exceeding that timeframe. Senior lawyers warn of severe emotional and financial impacts on victims, witnesses, and accused, while a new defence lawyers' association and an independent review seek urgent reforms.
Andrew Hastie critiques Angus Taylor's approach to One Nation, pledging not to be 'pushed around' by Pauline Hanson's party, potentially challenging Taylor's leadership within the Liberal Party.
Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby announce the Bledisloe Cup Test will debut on Anzac Day in 2027, marking the first time in 123 years the rivals will clash on this day, with Brisbane's Lang Park hosting in 2027, 2029, and 2031.
Australia and Vanuatu are set to sign the Nakamal Agreement, a strategic pact watered down from its original form, particularly in clauses limiting Chinese investment. The agreement emphasizes Australia as Vanuatu's primary policing partner but allows engagement with other countries.
