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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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** IMAGE DIGITALLY ENHANCED TO PROTECT IDENTITY ** NETWORK USE ONLY ** Escaped from domestic violence but still being financially manipulated by her ex.Thursday May 2, 2024. Picture, John Gass

Aussie mum forced to pay abusive millionaire ex child support

An Aussie mum who escaped her abusive wealthy ex is now battling to overturn a court ruling that is causing her financial distress.

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Revealed: Where to get affordable childcare in NSW

Young families are fleeing to cheaper suburbs that offer more affordable childcare due to rising house prices and rents. See where you can save.

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26/9/2019 : Michael Phelan, chief executive of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, in Bowen Hills, Brisbane. . Lyndon Mechielsen/The Australian

Neglect and abuse: Tassie NDIS provider in 670 incidents

An NDIS provider is being taken to court for allegedly failing to report hundreds of incidents within the legal timeframe.

ExclusiveHealth

A photo of the black particles from a defective Philips machine, supplied by one of the class action members. Supplied by CMP Law.

Class action against Philips: How to get involved

Thousands of Aussies who relied on a ventilator, which was later found to have potentially released fatal particles, are fighting for compensation.

OpinionOpinion

Man working with dangerous viruses in the laboratory

Scammers cash in on wild X conspiracies

Elon Musk’s social media site is a ‘Disneyland’ for conspiracy theorists, as fraudsters turning public health fears into their primary modes of income.

ExclusivePolice & Courts

‘Bollywood’ socialite charged with defrauding NDIS

Amit Sharma is a respected member of the Indian community in Sydney and proud dad who loves posting pictures of himself with Bollywood stars. But now he’s found himself in court.

OpinionNational

Toughest smoking law in the world should be in Australia

The UK is on track to make it illegal for some from ever being able to legally buy cigarettes. Some think it’s terrible, but there is a good reason for Australia to adopt it too.

InteractiveCompanies

Australian notes and coins spilled out on a table, money cash generic

Union’s big call for working women

The Australian Council of Trade Unions is calling for a major pay boost in female-dominated sectors. See occupations affected.

OpinionNational

Worst thing you can say in 2024

Ricky Gervais was blasted and JK Rowling threatened with arrest after making comments offensive to trans women. Is there no end to this silliness, asks Julie Cross.

Social

‘They’re multiplying’: Twiggy’s META nightmare

Andrew Forrest is the unlikely underdog in a battle against Facebook’s parent company, gearing up for a David-and-Goliath battle that could throw a lifeline to desperate scam victims.

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