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NDIS Reform: Potential Cost Increase for Families as Children Transition to Medicare

The Australian government will shift children with mild to moderate developmental delays and autism from the NDIS to the Thriving Kids scheme by mid-2027, potentially increasing families' medical costs due to limited Medicare rebates for therapies, despite assurances no child will be left without su...

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NSW Housing Push Risks Ignoring Bushfire Safety

NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully's attempt to reform the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act to accelerate housing approvals risks overriding crucial safety advice from the RFS and SES, exemplified by the controversial Lizard Rock development proposal near Sydney, which faces strong objection...

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Australian Government Announces $2 Billion Thriving Kids Program Amidst Criticism Over Lack of Consultation

The Australian government announced a $2 billion Thriving Kids program to provide support for children with mild to moderate developmental delays or autism outside the NDIS, starting mid-2026, sparking criticism for a lack of prior consultation with disability groups and state/territory governments.

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Australia Announces $189 Million Childcare Safety Reform Package

Australia is investing $189 million in childcare safety reforms, including a trial of CCTV cameras in up to 300 centers, a national worker register, and mandatory safety training, following recent allegations of child abuse.

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Melbourne Crime Surge Spurs Criticism of Victorian Government's Response

A wave of violent crime, including murders and home invasions, sweeps Melbourne, prompting criticism of the Victorian government's response: a machete ban and \$13 million spent on machete disposal bins; a recent stabbing death underscores the issue.

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Australia Condemns Israeli Settlement Plan, Further Straining Relations

Australia joined an international coalition in condemning Israel's plan to build settlements in the E1 area of the West Bank, further damaging its relationship with Israel; Israel's Finance Minister said this plan would end the possibility of a Palestinian state; and this follows visa revocations be...

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Australia Fast-Tracks Housing Approvals to Combat Housing Crisis

The Albanese government in Australia announced plans to accelerate housing construction by pausing changes to the National Construction Code, streamlining environmental approvals for over 26,000 homes using a new "strike team" and AI, and collaborating with states and territories to improve the asse...

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Brisbane Pro-Palestine March Route Altered After Court Rejection

A pro-Palestine march will proceed in Brisbane tomorrow from Queens Gardens to Musgrave Park, following a court rejection of a route across the Story Bridge due to safety concerns, with expected attendance exceeding 7000.

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Opioid Toxicity Death After Circumcision Prompts Call for Greater Regulation

Two-year-old David Flynn died from opioid toxicity after a circumcision at Gosnells Medical Clinic in Perth in December 2021; a coronial inquest revealed inadequate post-operative monitoring and called for greater regulation of the procedure, prompting a WA Health Department investigation.

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NSW Police Investigate Milat's Link to 58 Disappearances

NSW Police are investigating whether serial killer Ivan Milat was responsible for 58 disappearances across Australia between 1971 and 1993, prompted by a request from MLC Jeremy Buckingham and the Premier's openness to further inquiry, including the disappearance of German backpacker Nancy Grunwaldt...

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Brisbane Pro-Palestine March Deemed Unauthorized; Police Warn of Enforcement

A Brisbane magistrate ruled that a planned pro-Palestine march across the Story Bridge on Sunday is unauthorized; participants risk criminal charges for obstructing traffic, while police will enforce the law to protect public safety and emergency vehicle access. Organizers plan a gathering in a near...

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Australia Announces $189M Childcare Safety Overhaul

Australia is investing $189 million in childcare safety reforms, including a national worker register starting in February 2026 and a CCTV trial in 300 centers from OctobeNovember 2024, following numerous allegations of abuse in childcare settings.

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