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Julie CrossNational Social Affairs Reporter

Julie Cross is the national social affairs reporter for the Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph, Herald Sun, Courier Mail and Adelaide Advertiser. She writes about aged care, child care, women’s issues, disability, education, family and consumer trends and immigration. She has previously written for British and Irish national newspapers. If you have a story contact her at julie.cross@news.com.au

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 6: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer chairs the first meeting of his cabinet in 10 Downing Street on July 6, 2024 in London, England. The Labour Party won a landslide victory in the 2024 general election, ending 14 years of Conservative government. (Photo by Chris Eades-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

UK PM’s first call with Albo, backs AUKUS

Sir Keir Starmer has had his first phone call with Australian PM Anthony Albanese, where the two discussed our relationship with the UK and their priorities.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH - 4/7/24Aged care story - Anthony Bowe and his mum Patricia Shea pictured in Kingswood today. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

‘No doctor would listen’: How I saved mum in aged care

Patricia Shea may not be here if it wasn’t for her son’s efforts to persuade paramedics to take her to hospital from her aged care.

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(COMBO) In this combination of file pictures created in London on May 29, 2024, Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (L) speaks as he takes part in broadcasting a clip during his visit to the Helles Barracks at the Catterick Garrison, a military base in North Yorkshire, on May 3, 2024 and Britain's main opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer (R) delivers a speech in Glasgow on May 24, 2024 to launch Scottish Labour's campaign ahead of a general election on July 4. Britain's Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative party, Rishi Sunak and Labour opposition leader Keir Starmer will go head-to-head on June 4, 2024 in the first televised debate of the election campaign. (Photo by Molly DARLINGTON and Andy BUCHANAN / various sources / AFP)

Worst part about UK’s new PM

While Sir Keir Starmer and his Labour followers will celebrate, not everyone that voted for him will be dancing for joy, writes Julie Cross.

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10-yr-old Jayden Stuart who has muscular dystrophy that has been denied a wheelchair on the NDIS because it is "not value for money". Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Young boy forced to crawl after NDIS rejection

A 10-year-old Victorian boy has been forced to crawl around his home after funding for his wheelchair was rejected by the NDIS. See the video.

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Britain's Labour Party leader Keir Starmer delivers a speech during a victory rally at the Tate Modern in London early on July 5, 2024. The UK's Labour Party swept to power after winning the country's general election, crossing the 326-seat threshold for a working majority in the House of Commons. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)

Shock loss for Truss as Albo congratulates new UK PM

Anthony Albanese has congratulated Keir Starmer who declared “change begins now” now as Labour has beaten the Tories in the UK general election. It comes as former PM Liz Truss lost her seat. Follow updates.

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Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria arrive to cast their votes at a polling station in London on July 4, 2024 as Britain holds a general election. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Battle stations: Millions head to polls in UK election

With the polls nearing closing time, Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party is predicted to be swept into power in Britain, ending 14 years of conservative rule. Follow updates.

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(FILES) This illustration photograph taken on October 5, 2020 in Toulouse, southwestern France, shows logos of US social networks Facebook and Instagram on the screens of a tablet and a mobile phone. The European Union launched an investigation on April 30, 2024 into Meta's Facebook and Instagram over concerns the platforms are failing to counter disinformation online ahead of EU elections in June. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP)

Shock age of Aussie kids being exposed to porn

Social media companies have been given a deadline to protect young kids from porn after research revealed the hidden dangers of apps.

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CANBERRA, Australia - NewsWire Photos - June 27, 2024: NDIS and Government Services Minister Bill Shorten and Minister for Veterans' Affairs of Australia Matt Keogh hold a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

More NDIS secret perks: Sorry Bill Shorten, you must stop this

So it turns out government bureaucrats have been enjoying some nice little perks too on the back of the NDIS. Things like secret golf trips, drinks and fancy meals. This has to end.

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Aussie billionaires and millionaires investing in the NDIS

This is where the smart money is, according to Aussie billionaires and millionaires looking for their next payday. See who has invested in the NDIS.

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Cyber bullying. iStock image. For Kids News and Hibernation

Stop the filth, fear and the sickos

In a week where we learnt terror groups are radicalising autistic kids in Australia, why is it up to a billionaire to take up the fight with social media, Julie Cross argues.

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