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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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Full list: Every Tasmanian childcare centre rated

The top rated and underperforming childcare centres across Australia have been revealed. Search and see the list and watch our exclusive videos.

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This is every parents’ worst nightmare but we have to let them go

While many Aussie parents are freaking out about their teenagers’ first coming of age trip, we can’t wrap them in cotton wool for life, writes Julie Cross.

Victoria

Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles remain on life-support in Thai hospitals.

Melbourne women poisoned in Laos identified, families by their bedsides

The Melbourne teens on life support in a Thai hospital after a horror drink spiking in Laos have been identified as their families gather at their bedsides.

National

Full list: 120+ NDIS providers and people banned in 2024

More than 120 people and organisations have been banned or been given compliance notices from working in the NDIS this year alone. See the list.

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Revealed: How these Aussie NDIS providers were banned

These two Aussies are among more than 120 people who have been banned from the NDIS. See why.

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‘Blood boiling’: How I got the ATO to pick up the phone

Apparently, it is a busy time of year at the Australian Tax Office, which is why the automated system kept hanging up on me. Here’s how I managed to speak to a human.

National

Best NDIS providers and carers revealed

The best NDIS providers and carers have been revealed, with a support worker looking after four people with varying disabilities snagging a top award. See the full list of finalists.

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Exposed: the South Australian aged care homes failing residents

More than half of South Australian aged care homes are falling short of care targets as providers blame a severe workforce shortage. See the full list.

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Exposed: the Queensland aged care homes failing residents

More than half of Queensland aged care homes are falling short of care targets as providers blame a severe workforce shortage. See the full list.

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Exposed: the Victorian aged care homes failing residents

More than half of Victorian aged care homes are falling short of care targets as providers blame a severe workforce shortage. See the full list.

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