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Opposition parties cry foul over Liberal move to seize control of committees
Conservatives say the Liberals are trying to “stack the deck” by moving to seize control of House committees, and are proposing to leave three oversight committees intact. Source link
Disability community scared and surprised by scale of planned NDIS cuts
NDIS Minister Mark Butler has defended the government’s latest cost-cutting changes to the scheme in an interview with the ABC, amid an avalanche of participant concern. Source link
'Going out for coffee not a luxury': NDIS families grapple with planned cuts
An average cut of $7,000 to NDIS participant plans could hurt social supports, providing the “only interaction with the outside world” for some people with disability, advocates warn, as the minister concedes the savings will have a material impact on participant plans. Source link
'Ghosted': Musicians claim gig booker owes thousands of dollars
A triple j hack investigation uncovers allegations that a booking agency has failed to pay more than 20 Australian bands and artists. Source link
Pacific leaders declared a fuel emergency. Or did they?
Confusion and some frustration remains after a key Pacific leader announced an emergency declaration had been agreed to over fuel, despite other leaders not knowing about it. Source link
The Good List: 6 Things to Add Delight to Your Day
Mapping happiness, Monday dinners and the rise of the scapebear. Source link
Air Canada jet from Toronto involved in near-miss at New York airport, FAA says
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration reports a near-miss incident involving an Air Canada jet at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on Monday. Source link
We haven't seen budget decisions like this since Joe Hockey in 2014
As far as tough budget decisions go, we haven’t seen anything on this scale since Joe Hockey’s ill-fated 2014 effort. Source link
Unhappy Labour MPs aren't ready to oust Starmer yet
Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn’t a candidate ready to replace him. Source link
Carney says U.S. trade talks will 'take some time,' vows Trump won't dictate the terms
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday that talks with the Trump administration to renew CUSMA could take longer than anticipated as Canada pushes for what it calls a mutually beneficial agreement. Source link