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A planned review of the NDIS will be brought forward to this year, with the federal government promising to work closely alongside people with disability.

A review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme will be carried out to find improvements and ensure costs are being well managed.

The federal government has "put the crooks on notice" amid reports the Medicare system is being rorted by up to $8 billion a year.

Health Minister Mark Butler has ordered his department to examine claims the Medicare system was being rorted by billions of dollars each year.

Australians living without internet say they're struggling to cope as bank, government and other essential services move online at a rapid pace.

Hundreds of properties are underwater or isolate and thousands of people remain without power, as Australia's flood emergency worsens.

Experts warn using any single system could have its own cybersecurity weaknesses leaving data vulnerable to misuse

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a landmark reform of the last decade. But while delivering much benefit, it has operational problems and its cost has escalated dramatically – currently around $30 billion annually, there have been suggestions it could reach $60 billion. The scheme looms as one of…

Australians aged over 65 years who live with disability are unable to apply for the NDIS. Advocates say that amounts to discrimination and the aged care system cannot support them adequately either.

Exclusive: Ransomware attack on Port Phillip prison revealed in July led to data being posted in mid-September with staff told details this week

Telstra reckons it's an attempt to "profit from the Optus breach".