Carrie Bickmore named Victorian Australian of the Year for work to progress brain cancer research
Radio host and former television presenter Carrie Bickmore has been named the 2026 Victorian Australian of the Year…
Older Australians face long wait to be assessed for aged care
When Peter O’Shannessy returned to his home from the hospital in January, he was unable to speak or…
Sweeping Federal aged care reforms take effect today: What Australians need to know
Broad-sweeping funding changes have come into action in a bid to provide a more “financially sustainable” industry which…
Self-funded retirees face $50,000 per year aged care hit in ‘seismic’ change from tomorrow
Residential aged care costs are set to go up for self-funded retirees entering care from today. (Source: Getty)…
Older people risk losing some at-home services despite ‘no worse off’ promise
Advocates are warning older Australians accessing government-funded help at home risk having to cut back on their services…
Aged care workers warn of worsening mental health crisis
A senior manager working in Australia’s fractured aged care sector has spoken out about the ongoing problems still…
Family demands answers after patient with dementia found dead in river
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this story contains the name and image of a person…
South West Aboriginal Medical Service members expelled after allegedly ‘storming’ headquarters
Aboriginal elders in Western Australia’s South West fear they will lose access to some subsidised services after being…
Government urged to do more to address 2,500 hospital patients waiting for aged care beds
Almost 2,500 elderly patients across the country are currently stuck in public hospitals, waiting for a federal government…
More than 120,000 older Australians waiting to be assessed for at-home support
More than 120,000 older Australians are waiting to be assessed for support packages to help them live at…
Common analgesics may be contributing to antimicrobial resistance
New research has found that ibuprofen and paracetamol may be contributing to antimicrobial resistance – particularly when used…
Common painkillers linked to antibiotic resistance – News and events
26 August 2025
Ibuprofen and paracetamol are common over-the-counter medications that many of us reach for when…