Good morning. Ukraine claims to have struck more than 40 warplanes at air bases deep inside Russia in a massive co-ordinated drone attack reportedly more than a year in the planning.
Back home, we take a close look at the NDIS system, which is undergoing major changes that have left some families facing crisis amid the tumult of reform. And we can reveal that University of Melbourne students could be expelled over pro-Palestine demonstrations.
Plus: McLaren’s Oscar Piastri has stormed to victory at the Spanish F1 grand prix.
NDIS funding |As the national disability insurance scheme undergoes massive changes, advocates say some participants have become collateral damage –placing their carers in impossible situationsas their funding runs dry.
Protest action |Two University of Melbourne students have been recommended for expulsion and two for suspensionfor their part in a pro-Palestine demonstrationat the university’s Parkville campus.
Jaclyn Symes |Victoria’s new treasurer tells Benita Kolovos why she’s confident thatcost-of-living pressures will soon ease– and why voters shouldn’t be so spooked about the state’s soaring debt.
Election autopsy |The Greens lost three seats at the 2025 election, including Melbourne, the electorate of their former leader Adam Bandt. So, exactlyhow did it all go wrongfor the Greens?
Counting the cost |Six months of natural disasters and wild weather in 2025have already cost the economy $2.2bn, largely in slower retail and household spending, according to new federal treasury analysis.
Russia-Ukraine war |Ukraine haslaunched a “large-scale” drone attackagainst Russian military bombers in Siberia, striking airfields thousands of kilometres from its own territory.Footage appears to show the attackon Russian planes.
Gaza crisis |Dozens of Palestinians were killed by Israeli fireas they went to receive food at an aid distribution pointset up by an Israeli-backed foundation in Gaza, according to witnesses;Greta Thunberg joins aid ship sailing to Gazaaimed at breaking Israel’s blockade.
Polish elections |Pro-EuropeanRafał Trzaskowski has claimed victoryover Karol Nawrocki in Poland’s presidential election, but more than one exit poll has suggestedthe result is too close to call.
Cancer research |Exercise can reduce the risk of cancer patients dying by a third, stop tumours coming back and is even more effective than drugs,according to the results of a landmark trial.
‘It is unbearable’ |Two people have died and hundreds have been arrestedamid violence on the streets of Francewhich marred Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League final victory.
Greg Jericho says Labor’s super tax reveals a system built for the rich
The Albanese government wants to reduce the tax breaks for those with more than $3m in superannuation. Columnist Greg Jericho speaks with Reged Ahmad about why the media debate over a smaller tax break for Australia’s wealthiest 0.5%is divorced from reality.
The Newcastle to Sydney high-speed rail link is estimated to cost at least $30bn and would take well over a decade to build. The project has barely left the station, but already some experts say there may be a cheaper and easier way to do it – and are pointing to a US example of what can be achieved. Elias Visontay takes a look attwo vastly different visions.
In the latest of ourKindness of strangersseries, we hear from a reader forever grateful to a pool lifeguard who placed a towel around her when her period started at the worst-possible moment. His intervention rescued a teenager’s family holiday – and showed thateven the smallest of acts can be the most impactful.
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Motorsport |Australian driver Oscar Piastri (above) led a McLaren one-twoto win the Spanish F1 Grand Prixas rival Max Verstappen paid the penalty for a moment of anger.
AFL |Callan Ward turning heartbreak into inspirationsums up all that is wonderful about AFL, Jonathan Horn writes.
Cycling |Britain’sSimon Yates sealed a Giro d’Italia victory in Rometo notch uphis second grand tour title.
Tennis |Tommy Paul ended Alexei Popyrin’s French Open runwith a swift victory; Iga Swiatekstaged a stunning comebackto beat Elena Rybakina to reach the quarter-finals.
Athletics |Sprint sensation Lachie Kennedybroke the magical 10-second barrier for the 100m.
New laws that could regulate the use of AIloom large as a critical workplace battlegroundfor Labor, theSydney Morning Heraldreports. There are calls forincreased health support for migrant workersas a new report reveals some women are hiding pregnancies and attempting home abortions,ABC Newsreports. The fine print in Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful” tax billcould contain a nasty surprisefor Australian super funds and investors, theAgereports.
Victoria |The trial of Erin Patterson continues in Morwell.
NSW |A public hearing is scheduled in NSW parliament on modern slavery risks faced by temporary migrant workers.
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