Disability
After being diagnosed with MS at 32, Tim has found lots to laugh about
Comedian and director Tim Ferguson started experiencing the symptoms of multiple sclerosis at 16. Since then, he’s learnt about the power of optimism.
- by Brooke Campbell Bayes
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‘Well overdue’: Criminal referrals, $15m fines for NDIS providers
Bill Shorten’s proposed measures ramp up consequences for providers whose participants come to harm. Until now, only two have been taken to court.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Education
Mother sues Education Department over disabled son’s assault at school
A Melbourne mother is suing a specialist school where her son was allegedly attacked and has called for it to be shut down.
- by Caroline Schelle
Tahlia had a stroke at age 10. Today, doing her own hair is an accomplishment
While “good, thanks” is the standard response of many people with a disability when asked how they are, there’s usually a lot more to say.
- by Brooke Campbell Bayes
Sacked, prosecuted, exposed: A proud history of muckraking
The Age’s investigative reporters have brought down public officials, revealed corruption, and uncovered organised crime operations and war crimes. As the masthead turns 170, we celebrate their journalism.
- by Michael Bachelard
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For subscribers
NDIS funds millions in cruises, safaris, trips as invoices go unchecked
“There would have been billions pissed down the toilet because they were not doing checks [on invoices],” one provider says.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Political leadership
Anatomy of an insult: How the PM’s Tourette sledge, apology unfolded
Video of Parliament shows how the Prime Minister’s colleagues reacted to his offensive remark that prompted two apologies and widespread criticism.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Political Sketch
Political leadership
Albanese’s Tourette’s slur capped a question time too dire for Liz Truss
The former UK prime minister had already left by the time current Australian PM lost his cool and resorted to an offensive playground insult.
- by Nick Bonyhady
For years, Mackenzie Arnold was unaware of an impairment she’d had most of her life
It took a new relationship for the Matildas goalkeeper to discover the extent of her hearing loss.
- by Mackenzie Arnold
Cuddle therapy out, holidays nixed: here’s what NDIS won’t pay for any more
Drugs, alcohol and sexual services are explicitly ruled out in new laws, while spending funds on rent, food and holidays is no longer possible.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
The secrets kept from those inside the nerve centre fighting COVID
As state and federal governments fought for control of borders and information during the pandemic, some of the most vulnerable were left at risk.
- by Mary Ward and Kate Aubusson
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