Morning everyone. The real-life impact of the cuts to national disability insurance are laid bare today by modelling showing that 241,000 people will be removed from the scheme. Meanwhile, a senator has gone back to basics to explain the budget’s tax changes as opposition mounts from those who fear they will be disadvantaged.Watercooler conversations in two states will be dominated today by the Blues’ epic comeback in the first State of Origin clash last night, but among BTS fans the hottest topic is ticket prices for their upcoming tour.AustraliaJames Tedesco is mobbed after scoring the winning try. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
Rugby league | New South Wales staged one of the greatest comebacks in State of Origin history last night, recovering from 20-0 down to win 22-20 with a minute on the clock. Nathan Cleary scored a crucial try, kicked three goals and set up James Tedesco for the winner but the contest turned on the dismissal of Queensland’s Kalyn Ponga.
NDIS shift | More than 240,000 participants are expected to be shifted off the national disability insurance scheme in the four years after new eligibility rules are introduced, internal documents reveal. Greg Jericho highlights the contrast between the opposition’s lack of concern about this change with its campaign on behalf of wealthy recipients of tax breaks.
