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The National Autism Strategy is urgently needed. Does the government’s new draft do enough to help those in crisis?

Education systems are struggling to meet the demand for the growing number of autistic students coupled with our expectation of inclusive classrooms.

Samantha Mostyn AO Appointed Australia’s Next Governor-General

Ms Mostyn expressed her commitment to representing and serving all Australians with distinction, acknowledging the importance of her role in fostering positive change within the community.

It’s getting even harder to find full-time work. So more people are taking second part-time jobs

Many people have had to either cut back on spending or find ways to supplement their regular income

Dharmvir and Gurjinder Singh from Victoria drown rescuing toddler in Gold Coast swimming pool

A woman, known to the two men, was taken to the Gold Coast University Hospital in an emotional but stable condition.

We teach school kids about safe sex. We need to teach safe sexting too

Instead of “don’t do it”, teens may be more receptive to discussions about consent and mutual respect for one another’s bodies

AFP’s Team: Behind the Scenes of International Rescue Missions for Kidnapped Australians

The Negotiation Operations Team is renowned for its ability to deploy and protect Australians both at home and in some of the world's most perilous regions, including Afghanistan and Somalia.

Instagram and Threads are limiting political content. This is terrible for democracy

It’s also likely to have a chilling effect, stopping content creators from engaging politically altogether.

Shepparton farms checked for alleged migrant underpayments

Under the strategy, the FWO is targeting more than 450 businesses in 15 ‘hot spot’ regions of Australia where there are identified high risks of non-compliance.

India-Australia Cricket schedule announced; Perth to host opening Test

"We're confident the schedule will maximise viewership and attendance and there will be a tremendous atmosphere in stadiums across the country."

Government rushing through bill to crack down on ‘uncooperative’ non-citizens it is trying to remove

"Another day, another rushed, patch-up job from a panicked government when it comes to border protection, national security and community safety."

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More than 340,000 migrant and refugee women underemployed as Australia’s skills recognition system flagged as broken

The report estimates that fully utilising their skills could deliver an immediate boost to national productivity and ease critical labour shortages.

Wyndham council passes unanimous no-confidence motion against Mayor Preet Singh

Councillors noted that a newly formed “West Party” had been actively campaigning against Singh, suggesting the issue was being amplified for political gain.

Australia’s top diplomat Harinder Sidhu retires after 39 years shaping foreign policy

Ms Sidhu most recently served as DFAT Deputy Secretary for the International Security, Legal and Consular Group, a role she assumed in July 2025.
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