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NDIS participants are criticizing the response time of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission to complaints, citing lengthy delays that have left them vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and fraud. The commission has a significant backlog of complaints, with over 13,000 open cases.
A Sydney retiree is nearing the end of an epic 18,000-kilometre journey around mainland Australia on an electric motorcycle, believed to be the first person to achieve this feat. Ed Darmanin, a 67-year-old retired electrical engineer, started his adventure in Sydney on June 24 and has been riding anti-clockwise around the country on his Energica Experia, visiting every mainland state and territory.
A couple who got married in 2016 using a legal loophole for same-sex marriage is celebrating their 10-year anniversary. Their union was a deliberate political statement, made a year before Australia voted 'Yes' to marriage equality.
A historic theatre in Collingwood has been ravaged by a suspicious fire, leaving the 105-year-old building severely damaged. The cause of the blaze is currently under investigation by Victoria Police.
The Dockers' viral celebration, Wharfie Time, backfired in the AFL grand final, leaving the team and fans heartbroken. The unique tradition, which involves dimming the stadium lights and playing AC/DC's 'Hells Bells', was meant to energize the crowd and inspire the team to victory.
Lachie Neale sent a tongue-in-cheek message to Jack Ginnivan on social media after Neale was allowed to play in the AFL grand final despite hitting Ginnivan off the ball in the preliminary final. Neale replied to a comment from Ginnivan on Instagram, saying "Hope your tummy OK my guy."
Brisbane Lions players and fans have celebrated their 2026 AFL grand final win at Melbourne bars after the game at the MCG. The revelry will continue today with a fans day in the heartland of the former Fitzroy Lions.
Australian Crawl is reuniting for a string of shows around Australia, marking their first tour since splitting in 1986. The band's frontman James Reyne reflects on the reunion and the band's history.
Kylie Minogue performed an airborne show at the MCG on Friday night ahead of the AFL grand final. The pop sensation's high-energy set was part of the pre-game entertainment.
Kylie Minogue made a surprise appearance at a recent event, performing her hit single 'The Loco-Motion' with a group of employed individuals. The crowd was wowed by her energetic stage presence and iconic vocals.
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