The 22-year-old, who has Down’s syndrome, relies on social and community programs – half of which are set to be axed from the disability insurance scheme
Australia’s Matt Renshaw plays a shot during the second T20 international cricket match between Australia and Bangladesh, in Chattogram, Bangladesh, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Mosaraf Hossain)
A defiant West Australian One Nation senator has challenged rival parties and independents, who are weighing a move to refer his constitutional eligibility for legal scrutiny, to “take me to the High Court”.
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A Melbourne fintech group which partnered with RMIT university to “develop the next generation of green cryptocurrency” is being overseen by two former top executives within the collapsed crypto empire behind an alleged $2.8 billion Ponzi scheme.
When the Australian Education Union’s ruling branch council voted in mid-May to endorse a new pay deal negotiated between the union and the state government for 85,000 public school educators, the show of hands was unanimous.
As well as heritage architecture, waterfront parks, boutiques, bars and eateries that foodies can’t get enough of, Sydney’s inner west is renowned for character-filled streets, history and diversity.
With a fascinating history, bluestone buildings and the iconic Gertrude and Smith streets, Melbourne’s inner north is a foodie paradise and a cultural hub.
Seattle: Donald Trump may have decided against attending the USA v Australia match in Seattle – despite strong rumours that he would – but his administration will still be represented.
Health authorities have issued an urgent warning after six confirmed cases of Victorians being left with acute liver poisoning from taking an illegal peptide advertised for weight loss.
It’s almost eight years since I was part of a reporting team that revealed the outsized political influence of developer and planning consultant John Woodman at local and state government levels in Melbourne’s sprawling south-east.
The Ciaron Maher stable hopes $800,000 import Zabiari can prove to be another Sydney carnival weapon as it steps up its presence in NSW with the impending move to Crown Lodge.
Bulls N’ Bears Big Hits looks at notable drill hits recently reported to the ASX, led by Aruma Resources in Ontario, with McLaren Minerals in Western Australia and BMC Minerals in Yukon.
Restrictions on developer donations to Victorian councillors will not be delivered in this term of parliament, with a new package of local government laws failing to crack down on the problematic flow of money.
The alleged pilot of a “black flight” carrying two fugitives from Far North Queensland to a remote part of Indonesia has been arrested upon his arrival in Australia, after spending seven months in an Indonesian jail.
A proposal to build one of western Sydney’s largest places of worship has been given the green light, despite concerns about traffic impacts on surrounding businesses during major religious gatherings.
Australia’s Aiden O’Neill (13) challenges for the ball with Turkey’s Orkun Kokcu (6) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Turkey in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Nathan Cleary admitted he was “embarrassed” by his performance in NSW’s 44-24 Origin defeat on Wednesday night, and said he felt like he had “let the team down”.