Pensioner finds cheaper life in Thailand after rent squeeze
By Fiona Blackwood

Peter Stevenson says moving to Thailand has allowed him to live more comfortably on his Australian Age Pension after struggling to cover rent and essentials in regional Victoria.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-17/australian-pensioners-moving-overseas-for-cheaper-life/106803056

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Pensioner finds cheaper life in Thailand after rent squeeze

Peter Stevenson says moving to Thailand has allowed him to live more comfortably on his Australian Age Pension after struggling to cover rent and essentials in regional Victoria.

Donald Trump maintains Iran will never have nuclear weapons

Speaking on the sidelines of the G7 in France, Donald Trump says Iran will never have nuclear weapons.

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Deal says 'loud and clear' that Iran won't have a nuclear weapon: Trump

Speaking on the sidelines of the G7 in France, Donald Trump says Iran will never have nuclear weapons.

Every night these women pledge allegiance to a regime accused of brutalising them
By Karishma Vyas, Myles Wearring, Jenny Ky, and Paul Johnson

As we journey into the heart of Iran, we meet the women who support the clerics and want revenge on the man who killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-16/women-of-iran-pro-khamenei-and-regime-inside-tehran/106751552

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The ultimate 'infidel' killed Khamenei. These women want 'revenge' on Trump

As we journey into the heart of Iran, we meet the women who support the clerics and want revenge on the man who killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Sydney runners honour Richard Scolyer at his 'special place'
By Miriah Davis

The running community reflects on Professor Richard Scolyer's legacy outside of medicine at Greenway Parkrun Saturday morning.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-13/nsw-sydney-richard-scolyer-greenway-parkrun-tribute/106794044

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Sydney runners honour Richard Scolyer at his 'special place'

The running community reflects on Professor Richard Scolyer's legacy outside of medicine at Greenway Parkrun Saturday morning. 

Calls for legal reform as discrimination complaints increase from Tasmanians with assistance animals

Tasmanian state law has the weakest protections for people relying on assistance animals, and discrimination reports are growing. Those affected say considering legal action to access public spaces and necessary services is exhausting.

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Disability access 'frustrating' for young people wanting a night out on the town

Organising a night out is exhausting work for young people with disabilities like Alessa — from checking the terrain, doorways, entrances, and adequate space for a wheelchair.

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Sex work access under NDIS to be banned, removing supports for 'ordinary life', say disability advocates

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten confirms he will ban sex work from being accessed through the disability insurance scheme, which advocates say would rob participants of the freedom to control their own lives.

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Disability groups urge government to tread carefully with NDIS changes as minister gets in a tangle with the senators over Brazil trip

They're also frustrated with the recommendations of the government-led Senate inquiry into the legislation describing them as "profoundly disappointing and disrespectful".

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Federal government firms up commitment to co-designing the NDIS with disability community

The federal government is committing to work further with the disability community to design changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

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Disability advocate welcomes new accessible toilets but says ribbon-cutting ceremony is patronising

Callum Gossland, who lives with Functional Neurological Disorder and uses a wheelchair, says while additional investment in accessible bathrooms was "positive", holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of a new toilet was "sensationalising supporting people that have special needs".

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