NDIS Autism Framework Overhaul Targets Early Support
Major NDIS reforms introduce new autism assessment framework focusing on early intervention. Learn how changes will affect support access and funding decisions.
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Townsville Council Candidate Vows Accessibility Reforms
Townsville council candidate Joanne Keune commits to urgent accessibility improvements for vulnerable residents. Discover her comprehensive plan for inclusive infrastructure.
Police raid uncovers Moncrieff cannabis cultivation operation
ACT Policing's targeted raid in Moncrieff reveals sophisticated indoor cannabis cultivation operation with hundreds of plants seized in ongoing crackdown on drug activity.
ACT Public Servants Earn Highest Wages in Australia
Canberra's public servants are now the highest-paid in the nation, with new data showing ACT government wages surging past other states and territories. Discover what's driving this unprecedented salary growth.
NSW childcare centres to display performance ratings
Major childcare reforms in NSW will require centres to publicly display performance ratings, giving parents unprecedented insight into compliance and quality standards.
ACT govt blocks appeals for new northside hospital
The ACT government is seeking to fast-track Canberra's new northside hospital by preventing third-party appeals against its construction, aiming to avoid delays and meet growing healthcare demands.
Canberra's Sewerage System Gets Green Makeover
The ACT government is revolutionising sewerage charges with a consumption-based model that could save efficient households hundreds annually while promoting sustainable water use across Canberra.
ACT's 30,000 home target at risk as construction lags
The ACT government's ambitious plan to deliver 30,000 new homes by 2030 is under serious threat, with new analysis revealing significant construction delays and infrastructure bottlenecks putting the crucial housing goal at risk.
ACT Excluded from PM's Free Solar Power Plan
Anthony Albanese's landmark free solar electricity initiative leaves Canberra households in the dark as the ACT territory is conspicuously absent from the national rollout plan.
SA Gambling Reforms: Cashless Gaming Trials Coming
Exclusive: South Australia introduces groundbreaking gambling reforms including mandatory cashless gaming trials and bet limits in pubs and clubs starting 2025.
AFL Barwon announces major football overhaul
Geelong's regional football competition is set for its biggest shake-up in years with sweeping changes to operations, governance and competition structures.
Cook Confident on Environmental Law Changes After Fed Talks
Western Australia's Premier Roger Cook announces breakthrough progress on environmental reform following high-level talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, promising faster approvals while maintaining strong protections.
Aged Care Reforms May Affect Home Care Costs
Major reforms to Australia's aged care system could see changes to how at-home care services are funded, potentially affecting out-of-pocket expenses for seniors and their families.
Medicare Reforms Risk Quality GP Care in Australia
Major medical bodies warn that proposed Medicare changes could force bulk-billing clinics to close and reduce appointment times, putting quality healthcare at risk across Australia.
Fatal Canberra Motorcycle Crash Prompts Speed Probe
ACT police launch major probe into speeding after fatal motorcycle collision on Southern Cross Drive, as authorities urge witnesses to come forward.
Canberra's sewer crisis: Tree roots cause thousands of blockages
The ACT faces a growing crisis as invasive tree roots cause millions in damage to sewer systems, with thousands of blockages reported annually. Discover how Canberra is fighting back against nature's underground invasion.
Aged Care Reforms: What Families Need to Know
Australia's aged care system is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades. Discover how new government reforms will impact care quality, staffing, and funding for your loved ones.
Andrew Metcalfe appointed ACT Education Directorate head
Former federal department secretary Andrew Metcalfe has been appointed as the new director-general of the ACT Education Directorate, bringing decades of public service experience to Canberra's education system.
Canberra's Seatbelt Crackdown: Police Blitz Targets Drivers
ACT Police launch major road safety operation with high-tech enforcement to catch seatbelt offenders as alarming statistics reveal widespread non-compliance.
ACT Passes Historic Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws
Discover the emotional journey behind Canberra's groundbreaking voluntary assisted dying legislation, making the ACT the first Australian jurisdiction to pass such laws through its own parliament.
WA monitors federal aged care changes amid cost concerns
Western Australia's government announces careful monitoring of federal aged care reforms amid growing concerns about potential co-contribution requirements for vulnerable seniors.
Aged Care Reforms: New Home Support System Explained
Major aged care reforms are transforming how older Australians receive support at home. Discover what's changing and how it affects care packages, funding and eligibility.
ACT prioritises housing density near transport hubs
The ACT government unveils ambitious planning reforms to boost housing density around transport corridors, tackling the territory's housing crisis head-on with smarter urban development.
Aged Care Funding Overhaul Begins Saturday
Australia's aged care system undergoes its most significant funding transformation in decades starting Saturday, with new AN-ACC model replacing ACFI to deliver fairer, more sustainable care for elderly Australians.
Canberra Liberals in turmoil as internal feuds escalate
ACT Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee faces mounting pressure as public infighting between Liberal MLAs Nicole Lawder and Leanne Castley exposes deep divisions within the party, raising questions about its electability.
ACT Minister Chris Steel dodges resignation questions
ACT Transport Minister Chris Steel faces mounting pressure as he avoids questions about his future following a scathing integrity commission report into the Campbell Primary School modernisation project.
ACT Liberals in existential crisis: Humphries warning
Former ACT Liberal leader Gary Humphries warns the party faces an 'existential crisis' as internal divisions and electoral failures threaten its very existence in the territory.
ACT Liberals in leadership crisis turmoil
Canberra's Liberal Party faces internal chaos as leadership tensions boil over, threatening their chances in the upcoming territory election.
ACT sexual assault and family violence reports surge
New statistics reveal alarming increases in sexual assault and family violence reports across the Australian Capital Territory, prompting urgent calls for action and support services.
WA Miners Fear Project Delays Under New Environmental Laws
Western Australia's mining sector faces significant delays as new federal environmental legislation introduces 37 definitions of 'unacceptable impacts' that could stall crucial resource projects.
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