Concerned about footing the bill for NDIS changes, states are pushing back

In address to the National Press Club on Wednesday, Mark Butler said states would have "greater funding responsibility" for the scheme. [...]

Iranian gunboat fires at container ship off Oman, ship off Iran also targeted

The vessel had been sailing under a Liberian flag and "had been informed it had permission to transit the Strait of Hormuz." [...]

NASA hopes its new telescope will help it chart an 'atlas of the universe'

Roman is expected to discover tens of thousands of planets beyond our solar system. [...]

Super funds recover March fall as middle east war impacts company earnings

The Australian sharemarket slipped 1.1 per cent, yet remains within reach of a record high, continuing its recovery from March’s downturn as super funds rebound and long-term gains hold steady.… [...]

"Difficult, unavoidable": NDIS overhaul aims to reduce participation and target fraudulent providers

The federal government has announced a major overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme in efforts to cut down fraud and spending in the $50 billion program. Welcoming some aspects… [...]

Woolworths executive says 'prices dropped' rules changed as inflation grew

The ACCC claims the discounted prices were often the same or higher than the original shelf prices. [...]

'Interconnected challenges': Why Lebanon's future could determine the course of war

Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a "cessation of hostilities" for 10 days, but time is running out for a peace deal. [...]

Government announces major cuts to NDIS | Evening News Bulletin 22 April 2026

The federal government tightens access to the NDIS; Military planners meeting in London on how to re-open the Strait of Hormuz; Essendon's Jordan Ridley sidelined with a calf strain days… [...]

With a degenerative disability, Jane is unsure of her future. Now she's fearful of NDIS cuts

Disability advocates have flagged concerns that an overhaul of the NDIS scheme could disproportionately impact parts of the community. [...]

'We're the mugs here': Is Japan getting Australian gas for free?

Discussions on Australia's gas and oil resources are heating up as a 25 per cent gas export tax gains traction. [...]

Trump remains defiant on US blockade of Iranian ports | SBS News in Easy English 22 April 2026

A daily 5-minute news wrap for English learners and people with disability.  [...]

'We're not ready': Calls for AI regulation gain momentum

As new autonomous AI technology can now be accessed by everyday users, the calls for AI regulation are getting louder. [...]