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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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BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Law enforcement agents stand near the stage of a campaign rally for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger, the suspected gunman is dead after injuring former President Trump, killing one audience member and injuring at least one other. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Anna Moneymaker / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Biden orders security boost as Trump defies ‘potential assassin’

President Joe Biden announced increased security for the Republican National Convention as Donald Trump declared he ‘cannot allow a shooter’ to force a delay.

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** FOR NETWORK NDIS STORY ** Noah, 14, Katherine, 16, Maddison, 12, and mum Tracy Davey, 47, from Adelaide. All three have autism. Mum Tracy has heart failure. SUPPLIED

SA mum with heart failure hit with NDIS nightmare

A mum with heart failure and another with lung cancer, who both have kids with disabilities, are among the hundreds of South Australians impacted by the closure of an NDIS business.

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Shot of illness young woman coughing in the street.

Australia, where have your Covid manners gone?

We’re in the middle of a flu-nami, Covid is spiking and now there’s a horrible cough going around. So, why can’t people take a sickie, instead of spreading their germs?

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‘Demonised us’: SA NDIS business collapses, Shorten slammed

Gabby Hall has put $150,000 of her own money into keeping her business that supports those in the NDIS afloat. Now she’s being forced to close her doors, and she’s criticised Bill Shorten.

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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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