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10 hours ago | 
abc.net.au | Nas Campanella |Evan Young
A new report has recommended four policy changes to "save" the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), as federal and state governments continue to negotiate a funding deal for a new tier of services to be set up outside the scheme. That new system — called foundational supports — was agreed to in 2023 and initially slated to begin by July 2025, but those services are still a long way off and yet to be properly defined.
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21 hours ago | 
abc.net.au | Julian Morrow
Are Australia's ties with our closest ally, the United States, fraying at the seams? Former Australian ambassador, Peter Tesch shares his thoughts. The iPhone turns 18, but can it continue to create the hype of the past in a market full of technology innovations. And Christopher The, the creator of the world famous Strawberry Watermelon Cake on The Year that Made Me.
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1 day ago | 
abc.net.au | Allyson Horn
Deep in the throes of battle with Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a rare public appearance at a falafel stand near a missile impact site just south of Tel Aviv. It's something seldom seen outside of election campaigns.
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1 day ago | 
abc.net.au | Nick Campton |Michael Doyle
With the news that Kalyn Ponga is out of Origin III with a serious foot injury, the stakes today are even higher for Reece Walsh. A big game could earn the Broncos flyer a Queensland recall for the decider - Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has his own chance to stake a case when the Dolphins play Souths later today (at the same ground, no less!) but one would imagine Walsh is in the box seat. He's been strong in his two matches since returning from injury while still not being close to full fitness.
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1 day ago | 
abc.net.au | Chris De Silva |Luke Pentony
Skip to timelineGold Coast is eyeing a return to the top eight as it faces off against Melbourne, before Hawthorn and North Melbourne clash in Tasmania. Tonight, ladder-leading Collingwood takes on bottom-placed West Coast at Docklands. Follow the live blog below, keep up to date with all the latest stats in our ScoreCentre, and tune in to our live radio coverage. Both Gold Coast and Melbourne will line up as originally selected this afternoon.
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2 days ago | 
abc.net.au | Hannah Moloney
Hannah likes to welcome all the local critters to her garden space. Some have very specific needs, so she puts in a bit of extra effort to make them comfortable. Bandicoots were once widespread across the country, but land clearing and foxes have decimated mainland populations. They are more common in Tasmania, but still under pressure. One boundary fenceline of Hannah’s property has been planted out with short, native species especially chosen to suit the local bandicoot population.
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2 days ago | 
abc.net.au | Millie Ross
Millie offers her best tips for choosing, buying and planting bare-rooted plants. Bare rooted plants are deciduous plants that are grown in the field then, when they’re dormant over winter, they’re dug up and sent to you or the nursery. Because they are supplied without a pot or potting mix and are easier to transport, they are often a cheaper option. When looking for a tree or other plant, look for a healthy, strong root system with lots of fine roots.
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2 days ago | 
abc.net.au | Yasmin Jeffery
Hal and Harper is the kind of show that may just stay with you forever. Written and directed by Sundance darling Cooper Raiff — who also stars as the titular Hal, alongside Riverdale's Lili Reinhart as Harper — the series considers grief and the realities of parentified children in a way that's real, weird, desperately sad and quietly funny. If that wasn't enough, it feels like Mark Ruffalo was made to play their equal parts meek, sad and terrified dad.
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2 days ago | 
abc.net.au | Annika Burgess |Ahmed Yussuf |Daniel Keane |Stephen Dziedzic
It has been a chaotic two weeks since Israel launched its surprise attack on Iran, igniting a war between the regional powers. At least 627 people have been killed in Iran and 28 in Israel, according to authorities in each country. Thousands more were injured in the 12 days of relentless back-and-forth strikes. A ceasefire brokered by the US — days after it bombed Iran's key nuclear facilities — appears to be holding for now.
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2 days ago | 
abc.net.au | Andy Park
The Trump administration lashes the media and intelligence leaks, while Iran supreme's leader speaks, claiming America's attacks did not "achieve anything significant". One of our nearest Pacific neighbours declares a national HIV crisis, with new cases jumping almost 50 per cent in 10 years. And, after 40 years, Vogue's editor - the inspiration behind The Devil Wears Prada - steps down.