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The NDIS gave participants their lives back. Now they fear what's to come
NDIS participants set up their lives around the scheme’s rules. But now the rules are changing and they fear what lies ahead. Source link
Viva Energy boss says more refineries needed for secure fuel supply
The Viva Energy refinery provides about 10 per cent of Australia’s fuel. Its chief, Scott Wyatt, chats to Alan Kohler about the company’s future in the wake of the Geelong fire. Source link
Huge study reveals how Epstein-Barr virus may cause multiple sclerosis
The Epstein-Barr virus seems to affect gene expression and cell signalling in a way that causes the autoimmune condition multiple sclerosis Source link
Hackers steal $3.7m from Sri Lanka earmarked for debts to Australia
Cyber criminals have hacked Sri Lanka’s finance ministry, stealing millions of dollars destined to repay Australia. Source link
Collard's 'crippling' ban for homophobic slur reduced on appeal
St Kilda successfully appeals the AFL’s nine-week ban handed to forward Lance Collard over a homophobic slur, reducing it to four weeks with two suspended. Source link
The battle of the blockades in the Strait of Hormuz
As part of its blockade of Iran, ships have been seized by US forces, others fired upon by Iran and, most recently, boarded by the regime’s revolutionary guards. This is all while both sides maintain there is a ceasefire. Source link
Live: Tigers and Raiders begin Anzac Round at Leichhardt
Wests Tigers are hoping to bounce back from a narrow loss last week, hosting a Canberra Raiders side striving for three straight wins. Follow live. Source link
Kyle Sandilands repeatedly bullied colleagues, countersuit alleges
The company that broadcast the Kyle and Jackie O Show has launched a counter claim against the duo seeking damages for breach of contract, losses in profit and advertising revenue, and legal costs. Source link
How the new eligibility test for NDIS participants could work
Labor’s plan to create a new “assessment tool” to determine future NDIS eligibility based on functional need could backfire without the right settings, say experts. Source link
Fight over legal costs from Gina Rinehart judgement begins
A legal wrangle is underway over what costs mining heiress Gina Rinehart is liable for following last week’s judgement in her epic court battle with the family of her father’s former business partner. Source link