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• NDIS reforms on rocky ground at end of snap inquiry 15-06-2026

  A controversial overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme appears to be on rocky ground after a snap three-day inquiry, during which almost all witnesses criticised the proposed changes. Government officials have revealed a total of 350

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• Pre-school autism checks under state NDIS alternative 15-06-2026

  A state-run NDIS replacement scheme for children with autism and developmental delays will offer screenings for three and four-year-olds. Victoria's Thriving Kids program will include two extra tests for children from October when it launches,

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• Bosses to testify at inquest over deadly COVID outbreak 15-06-2026

  Senior aged care staff will be forced to give evidence into the deaths of 50 residents during a COVID-19 outbreak, almost five years after they first objected. St Basil's Home for the Aged chairman Kon Kontis and manager Vicky Kos sought to be

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• Embattled surgeon lied about reason for fatal surgery 14-06-2026

  Weight loss surgeon Reza Adib lied that the reason for performing an ultimately fatal surgery was for "life-threatening obesity", when in fact it was for reflux. A coronial inquest into the death of one of Adib's patients heavily que

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• Shortages stall Ebola testing in three DR Congo labs 14-06-2026

  Three laboratories in Democratic Republic of Congo ‌have run out of supplies to test for Ebola, the World Health Organisation says as the outbreak ‌of the dangerous Bundibugyo species of the virus continues to grow. In the latest situati

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• Daniher family to 'play on' to continue legend's legacy 14-06-2026

  Neale Daniher's family have vowed to "play on" and continue his quest to find a cure for the "beast" he battled. The much-loved AFL legend and motor neurone disease advocate was honoured in an emotional state funeral on Wed

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• Australian-first plan to spot autism, ADHD in schools 12-06-2026

  Occupational therapists and speech pathologists would spend 15 minutes assessing all prep students for neurodivergence under a state election policy. The Victorian coalition has promised to place specialists in prep classrooms across the state fro

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• FED:Proposed NDIS changes will 'regress from human rights' 12-06-2026

  Australians with disabilities could have their access to work and social life stripped away under sweeping changes to the National Disabled Insurance Scheme. Rosemary Kayess, Australia's disability discrimination commissioner, delivered the gr

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• Hospital bed woes trigger boost for care-at-home scheme 11-06-2026

  Vulnerable Australians are increasingly stranded in hospital while waiting for disability and aged care services, with a state government lashing federal efforts to help out. Hospital bed occupancy rates in NSW hit all-time highs in 2024-25 with n

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• Final send off for AFL legend after beastly battle 11-06-2026

  With a ride through the grounds where Neale Daniher made an indelible impact on and off the field, thousands of mourners formed a blue guard as a final farewell to the AFL legend and motor neurone disease crusader. Daniher, who became the symbol o

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