FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 18 | History Defined

'Blood on your hands': disability reforms blasted

Disability and human rights advocates have serious concerns about a planned overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

AAP · Jun 9

9 Property Tax Exemptions Homeowners Don’t Know They Qualify For

Property taxes rank among the highest ongoing costs of homeownership. While many homeowners focus on lowering mortgage payments or reducing utility bills, they often overlook tax exemptions that could significantly cut their annual property tax burden. In many cases, local governments offer these exemptions specifically to help residents stay in…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Jun 9

Court grants over Rs 2.5 crore compensation to road accident victim in Visakhapatnam

A Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded Rs 1.6 crore to an Indian Navy MARCOS commando, now with 88% permanent disability after a 2018 road accident. The driver's rash and negligent driving caused severe injuries, ending the commando's elite military career and passion for underwater operations. The total compensation, including interest,…

The Economic Times · Jun 9

The extraordinary physiological challenges facing amputee John McFall in space

The UK Space Agency has announced an agreement with Vast – a US commercial space company – that could send British astronaut John McFall into orbit as early as 2027. If the mission goes ahead, he would become the first person with a physical disability to live and work in…

The Conversation · Jun 8

The Criminal Charges Against Judge Ryan Nelson: How Should the Judiciary Respond?

A guest post from Professor Arthur Hellman.

Reason · Jun 7

Canada’s possible expansion of MAID for mental illness is worrisome, including for high schools

Canada’s federal government is waiting for a special joint parliamentary committee’s recommendations on the issue of MAID expansion to include mental illness.

The Conversation · Jun 7

Months After Major Social Security Workforce Layoffs, Disability Advocates Report Growing Delays and Access Problems

The SSA has eliminated more than 7,100 positions since early 2025, reducing its workforce by roughly 13% as part of a broader federal effort to shrink government operations

Latin Times · Jun 5

Social Security faces a 24% cut in 2032—that's a $345 billion hit to retirees nationwide, watchdog says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent once called Trump Accounts a "back door for privatizing Social Security," but now insists retirees will face no loss in benefits.

Fortune · Jun 5

NDIS cuts could restrict some people from work access

The health department has not explained how budgets for travelling to work or medical appointments would be preserved under sweeping changes to the NDIS.

AAP · Jun 5

Will the Supreme Court Review Judge Newman's Stealth Impeachment?

The Court should grant cert on the important separation of powers issue raised by her long-running, allegedly "temporary suspension" from case assignments.

Reason · Jun 4