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Australian children with disabilities ‘struggling now more than ever’, autism expert says

Andrew Whitehouse, who joins national school funding board, calls for urgent reform amid new government negotiations

The Guardian - AU · Jan 29, 2024

Inside story of how a 'cat café' had its kittens seized and shut within a week

The first red flag about the cat cafe went up quickly.

The Canberra Times · Jan 12, 2024

Qantas taken to court over dog discrimination claim

Qantas is being taken to court over the airline's decision not to allow a woman's assistance dog to travel with her on its planes.

AAP · Dec 20, 2023

What does a building need to call itself 'accessible' – and is that enough?

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) review and the disability royal commission’s final report both highlighted the crucial role of accessible buildings and homes in ensuring the inclusion of people with disabilities.

The Conversation · Dec 14, 2023

Afternoon Update: Biden calls on Netanyahu to ‘change government’; cyclone Jasper knocks out power for 15k homes; and Kyrgios ‘tired’ of tennis

Australia votes with 152 other nations at UN to call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza in rare split from US position

The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2023

Stronger than expected budget position to fuel calls for cost of living relief, economists say

Majority of additional revenue disclosed in midyear budget update likely to be banked to avoid further stoking inflation

The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2023

More than mental illness. How the NDIS review could help people with psychosocial disability

The review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been released and it recommends some big changes. This is not a report that just moves the deck chairs – it changes the whole layout of the ship, including its approach to psychosocial disability.

The Conversation · Dec 12, 2023

Universal screen for developmental delays on the cards

Children with developmental delays could learn to manage their disabilities earlier after a review into the NDIS suggested implementing foundational supports.

AAP · Dec 10, 2023

Bill Shorten says it would have ‘helped’ if high court released reasons for indefinite detention ruling earlier

High court demolished indefinite detention system and ‘within one month the Albanese government’s resolved it’, Labor minister says

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2023

Somehow Australian politics has delivered a Christmas miracle – and that’s a big deal

Anthony Albanese’s success in pushing ahead on NDIS reform is a triumph of hope over experience. Can Peter Dutton rise to the occasion?

The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2023