This season of Earshot is all about promises: how easy they are to make, and what happens when you don't deliver.

And in this newsletter, we're sharing the story of Oscar Berry, who gets assistance under the NDIS.

For his mum Kim, the NDIS amounted to a promise — "a promise that, regardless of what your ability was in life, you would be looked after, and would be able to access the services that you would need".

But this April, Oscar got his new NDIS plan, and those dreams blew apart. Read more in this article by Sam Nichols and Kirsti Melville.

Then, join the Law Report for its new special series on understanding your legal rights.

In the first episode, Damien Carrick digs into recent cases around noisy neighbours to find out whose side the law is on.

As we get closer to the end of the year, it's starting to feel like cricket season.

Check out our newest podcast, a collaboration with ABC Sport, which looks back on 90 years of broadcasting cricket — right from the start, with the infamous Bodyline series of 1932/33.

And finally, if you're in Canberra later this month, here's your chance to attend a live recording of Science Friction, featuring Natasha Mitchell in conversation with cultural anthropologist and technologist Genevieve Bell.

The event is free, but registration is essential.
 

Enjoy your weekend,
Rosie Ryan, digital editor
 

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