A stalled $180 million South Perth skyscraper, The Pearl, gets a lifeline from new owners. Former navy engineers aim to complete the 27-storey tower for $129m, seeking a construction extension to 2027.
Learn the critical difference between autistic burnout and meltdowns, what causes them, and practical strategies for support and recovery in Australia.
Canberra's housing shortage is forcing patients to languish in expensive hospital beds or be discharged into motels, straining the health system and leaving vulnerable people without support. Read the full investigation.
Security expert Clive Williams argues the Bondi Archer Park massacre reveals a structural gap in handling sociologically motivated violence, not an ASIO failure. Discover the real solutions.
An independent review reveals a 'perfect storm' of errors led to 140 students across nine Queensland schools studying Augustus instead of Julius Caesar for their major exam. Discover the findings and new safeguards.
A Cairns man with muscular dystrophy is stuck in hospital for weeks, unable to go home due to NDIS delays in approving a critical ceiling hoist. His story highlights systemic issues within the scheme.
A Cairns man with a spinal injury has been stranded in hospital for weeks, unable to go home due to NDIS funding delays for a crucial hoist. He demands urgent system reform.
NDIS provider MI Care has ceased operations on Magnetic Island, citing financial misuse. The closure leaves participants scrambling for support. Read the full investigation.
A Grattan Institute report reveals stark inequalities in psychosocial support across Australia. Access should be based on need, not location. Read why reform is urgent.
Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart opens up about how raising his autistic daughter Emma shapes his parenting, coaching, and drives his foundation's new $5.1m disability home.
A Southern Highlands mother has created a groundbreaking navigation app for neurodiverse Australians after a stressful drive with her autistic son. NavinMaps is now winning national awards.
Dozens of elderly patients in Townsville are stranded in a medical ward, unable to be discharged due to a severe shortage of aged care beds. Their plight highlights a growing national crisis.
Hunter-based Lifestyle Solutions hit with a landmark $2.5 million penalty for failing NDIS participants in a Central Coast group home. Read the shocking details of abuse and neglect uncovered by the court.
Human services giant APM has acquired failed NDIS provider Therapy Focus, securing jobs and continuity for 10,000 clients. The deal beats rival bidder Brightwater Care Group.
Senior bureaucrats from Treasury and DFAT face senators on the last day of Senate estimates hearings. Key topics include ISIS brides, productivity, NDIS changes, and AI use in the APS.
Canberra-based NDIS provider AbilitySeer supports over 200 participants with personalised disability services. Discover their growth from a sole trader to an 80-strong team committed to dignity and control.
The Cram Foundation celebrates a year of innovation, expanding its Supported Independent Living homes through co-design. CEO Alisha Musker outlines their commitment to choice and a future-ready organisation.
A Geelong V/Line crew created a magical commute for an autistic boy, turning a train into a classroom. This inspiring act of inclusion on the International Day of People with Disability highlights community spirit.
Perth telehealth startup BlinkLab launches a smartphone app for early autism assessment, offering a potential solution to the city's critical paediatrician waitlist crisis. Learn how this innovation could change child healthcare.
Chad Hardy, diagnosed with schizophrenia, stands trial for murdering his NDIS-funded housemate. The case raises questions about mental health support in group homes.
Wollongong siblings Allee and Cooper Reynolds share an extraordinary bond through music. As Allee prepares for Schools Spectacular, discover how her singing helps her autistic brother communicate and connect.
New research reveals most Australians with autism want to play sport but face multiple barriers. Discover how Special Olympics Illawarra is leading inclusion efforts.
Australian health experts raise concerns about research claiming folic acid and multivitamins reduce autism risk. Learn why caution is advised for pregnant women.
WA families face heartbreaking delays of up to five years for autism and ADHD diagnoses, leaving children without vital support. Discover the systemic failures and community-led solutions.
Exclusive: Victorian teenage criminals reportedly sent to Gold Coast theme parks for rehabilitation using NDIS funding. Taxpayers foot the bill for controversial program.
For 35 years, The Kids Research Institute Australia has pioneered child health breakthroughs in Perth, from diabetes care to RSV vaccines and autism support. Discover how their world-class research is creating healthier futures for children globally.
Groundbreaking autism research presented in Perth shows early intervention can reshape children's brains. Discover how timely diagnosis transforms outcomes.
Major NDIS reforms introduce new autism assessment framework focusing on early intervention. Learn how changes will affect support access and funding decisions.
A South Australian family needed a tribunal to secure NDIS funding for their child, highlighting systemic flaws. Discover why human connection is vital for the scheme's vision.
Discover the truth about Pathological Demand Avoidance, a misunderstood neurotype where children struggle with everyday demands. Learn about symptoms and support strategies.