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Jo Nicholls was inspired to create Brainwave - a national organisation to support children with brain illnesses and injuries - after her son was diagnosed with a brain tumour. 

The Federal Government has unveiled what it's describing as a "once‑in‑a‑generation reform to the employment services system."

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There are calls for a reset at the National Anti-Corruption Commission following the resignation of commissioner Paul Brereton.

The Albanese government has announced what it's dubbed the biggest overhaul of Australia's job-seeker system in 30 years.

Forty-five million people are now at risk of acute hunger as a result of the conflict in the Middle East.

A group of women - with ISIS links - left Syria this week and returned to Australia with no arrests made. But, the federal government warns that could still happen. 

Western Australia is facing a "substantial and time-critical shortfall" of residential aged care beds. 

The government is expected to introduce tax reform legislation to parliament later this morning. 

Outgoing National Anti-Corruption Commissioner Paul Brereton faced a grilling last night by senators in Canberra.

Mr Brereton resigned on Monday - dogged by questions around his handling of defence ties.

We hear from Greens Senator David Shoebridge after a heated exchange he had with Mr Brereton. 

Then, the government is unveiling what it's calling the biggest shake-up to employment services in decades - so what will they mean?

And could the Indian Ocean play a greater role in how Australia projects power in our region?

Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.