Melbourne woman with cerebral palsy fights to stay in her home after NDIS funding cut Samar Bain faces being forced into shared accommodation as agency says support package is not ‘value for money’ The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2022
‘Slum’ tag off 135 localities after Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation re-development work BHUBANESWAR: Following upgradation under the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) initiative, the “slum” tag has been taken off at least 135 run-down neighbourhoods in the city. The Times of India · May 15, 2022
NDIS participants like Alicia stuck in hospitals waiting for homes as specialist housing sits vacant, advocacy groups say Advocacy groups estimate 1,140 NDIS participants, like Alicia, are stuck in hospitals waiting for specialist housing plans to be signed off or for disputes to be resolved. ABC News · May 5, 2022
'It's shown me how independent I can be' – housing designed for people with disabilities reduces the help needed The federal government has been warning that the rising cost of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is unsustainable. More than a third of NDIS funding is spent on in-house support provided to 5% of NDIS participants with the highest needs. The Conversation · May 2, 2022
Retail workers' union pushes for public holiday pay rates on Easter Sunday in SA The retail workers' union says South Australia is the only mainland state not to treat Easter Sunday as a public holiday, with the SA government now considering whether it will introduce change. ABC News · Apr 17, 2022
Retail wages add $15b to regions: union The retail workers' union is backing calls for a five per cent pay increase, saying it's a boost for workers and regional economies. AAP · Apr 7, 2022
Labor offers conditional backing to Coalition’s religious discrimination bill Opposition suggests only minor and technical amendments when the bill returns to parliament on Tuesday The Guardian - AU · Feb 4, 2022
McDonald's accused of denying paid breaks The largest employer of young Australians is facing legal action alleging it denied workers the paid breaks they were entitled to for several years. AAP · Jan 30, 2022
SDA union takes McDonald's to court over allegedly denying paid rest breaks The union is seeking $100 million in back pay for 350 workers, who it alleges were not given paid rest breaks. McDonald's says it will fight the claim. ABC News · Jan 30, 2022
Stirling set for new Asda store after approval granted for new £20million development Councillors approved plans for the development of a new £20 million retail development, including a new Asda store, in Stirling. Daily Record · Jan 20, 2022
Asda superstore in frame as Stirling considers new retail development But council planners recommend refusal over concerns city centre businesses could feel repercussions Daily Record · Jan 19, 2022