A-League men’s and women’s seasons uncertain after players reject pay deal

Socceroos and Matildas contracted to A-League clubs could soon exercise their right to industrial action after the football players’ union rejected the latest pay deal proposed by league bosses. The previous collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between A-League Men and A-League Women players and the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) expired on June 30. Despite the agreement…

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Queensland charity closes ‘life-changing’ NDIS employment support program the ORCA Project

A charity that supported 90 young people with disability to become workplace-ready last year will close its National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) employment service. Oli Evans joined the ORCA Project, run by Wesley Mission Queensland, about six months ago after leaving high school. The 18-year-old has autism and a rare chromosomal condition that impacts his…

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