900,000 Australians Could Be on the NDIS by 2030 If Costs Are Not Controlled: Report
As of March 31, 2026, the scheme reported 774,456 participants with an annual cost of $50.7 billion (US$35.1 billion) over the 2025-26 financial year.
A ‘Message’: US Pilot Shot Dead by Separatist Group in Indonesia’s West Papua
U.S. pilot Nicholas F. Gosselin and seven passengers were onboard the aircraft as the pilot allegedly transported Indonesian troops into the restive province.
Photographer’s Dream Encounter With 1-tonne Internet Celebrity ‘Neil the Seal’
Tasmanians and visitors alike are falling in love with Neil the playful and cheeky elephant seal.
Police Facial Recognition Van Scans 130,000 Faces of Passersby in First Week
The technology scans the faces of passers-by, instantly matching them against a database of wanted criminals and missing persons.
MP Deeming Mounts Last-Gasp Court Bid to Block Liberal Axe
The upper house MP had made a police complaint against colleague Matthew Guy, alleging he assaulted her by grabbing her ‘violently’ in a headlock.
Minister Promotes ‘Progressive Patriotism’ in Defence as Labor Moves to Rein in $29 Billion Cost Blow-Outs
The minister pointed to the red tape quagmire that had engulfed some projects.
Expelled TV Host and Piers Morgan Discuss Free Speech, Criticise ‘Beige’ Media Culture
The former Today host raised concerns about what he described as increasingly safe and beige reporting in the mainstream media amid pressure from advertisers.
New Taxes, New Fees, and What Else to Expect in the New Financial Year
Australians can expect a range of changes to fees, wages, taxes, and welfare.
US Vows to Defend Sovereignty as China Enacts ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law
The EU voices concerns about the law’s extraterritorial application, while Taiwan warns it presents an escalation of the CCP’s transnational repression.
Iran Threatens ‘Powerful Response’ for Ships That Don’t Use Its Approved Hormuz Strait Routes
Tehran has insisted it must control the routes of the vessels in the strait.
Appeals Court Sides With Intelligence Officers Fired Over DEI Activities
A federal district court previously blocked the firings, saying the intelligence officers were entitled to full pay while their appeal plays out.
Democratic Socialist Ousts House Incumbent in Colorado Primary Upset
Melat Kiros’ victory marks a major upset and follows on the heels of a string of democratic socialist candidate victories in House races in New York.
DOJ Shifts to Birth-Tourism Fraud Cases After Supreme Court Upholds Citizenship
DHS Secretary Mullin described Chinese birth tourism as a national security risk.
A Hidden Chamber, an Unfinished Dream, and the Mystique of Mount Rushmore
The world-famous American icon—which almost wasn’t built—will likely endure for millennia. It’s a major focal point for America’s 250th birthday this year.
GLP-1s Are Cheaper, but There’s Just 1 Problem
One clinician says patients may be measuring the wrong thing.
How Mom’s Brain Rewires Differently After the 1st and 2nd Child
The brain seems to adapt during pregnancy to help mothers navigate early parenthood challenges.
250 Years Ago: The Declaration of Independence—The Crucial Days of July 1776
The need for unanimity of the colonies on the issue of independence led to tense days leading up to the signing of the country’s birth certificate.
NSW Authorities Warn Against Egg Panic Buying as Bird Flu Spreads to the State
‘There’s no need for panic buying eggs—keep buying eggs, keep buying chicken,’ NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty said.
National Gun Buyback Plan Stalls After Deadline Expires
The July 1 deadline for states and territories to approve a national gun buyback has expired, dealing a blow to the federal Labor government’s plan.
‘Watching Like a Hawk’: Treasurer Warns Fuel Retailers Amid Price Rise
Jim Chalmers said service stations and oil suppliers would be monitored closely for price rises in the wake of tax relief measures being rolled back.
Court Upholds Los Angeles-Area Gas Appliance Ban, Dismisses Federal Preemption Concerns
A Ninth Circuit panel backed an air quality district’s rule targeting nitrogen oxide emissions from large water heaters, small boilers, and more.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce May Not Hold Wedding Ceremony at MSG
The couple are expected to hold a celebration at Madison Square Garden, with private nuptials potentially taking place at a separate location.
US Apartment Rents Rise for 5th Straight Month in June: Report
Year over year, rents were still down 1.2 percent in June, but they bottomed out in April, according to Apartment List.
Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and A'ja Wilson Among Starters for 2026 WNBA All-Star Game
Bueckers, the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year, led all players in fan voting, after Clark did so the previous two years.
Former Titans Star Running Back Chris Johnson Reveals ALS Diagnosis, Vows to Raise Awareness
Johnson now speaks with the help of a speech-generating device, after receiving his diagnosis last year.
FDA Allows Label Saying Zyn Nicotine Pouches Less Harmful Than Cigarettes
‘Today’s decision allows these products to be marketed with a modified risk claim,’ an official said.
Why Bone and Muscle Loss Is More Than Just Aging
While osteoporosis and sarcopenia are among the most consequential aspects of aging, they are also the most preventable and reversible.
‘Forever Chemical’ Linked to Fetal Facial Abnormalities–Scientists Now Know Why
For the first time, researchers identified the precise biological mechanism behind the damage.
New Drug Offers Potential Cure for Chronic Hepatitis B
Bepirovirsen may eliminate the need for lifelong treatment.
Add a Second Doorbell Chime
When you go to purchase a new door chime, choose one that is a standard two-tone model.
The Little-Known Chapter in Alexander Hamilton’s Life
Despite their bitter parting, Hamilton and George Washington reconciled and became close allies, renewing one of the greatest alliances in American history.
Taking the Kids: Keeping Everyone Safe This Summer
My youngest daughter came home from school with a first-aid kit she made that included a lollipop.
