Almost 80,000 older Australians expected to ditch private health over changes
Nearly 80,000 older Australians are expected to dump their private health cover by the end of the decade…
The government wants to cut NDIS costs, advocates are pushing for alternatives to group homes
Jason Toppin’s group home is more than a roof over his head. “This place means a lot to…
Two scandals, one minister: Defence Minister Richard Marles provides cover for Keogh and Gosling
Labor’s Defence Minister Richard Marles has been caught in the crossfire as he’s forced to provide cover for…
Federal government to pass its NDIS overhaul to deliver ‘strong, safe and sustainable’ scheme
The federal government will pass reforms that it says will save the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) “from…
Eli Lilly CEO still wants deal to bring Mounjaro to Australia under PBS
Eli Lilly pharmaceuticals CEO David Ricks says he still wants to reach an agreement with the Australian government…
Disability advocates welcome extension after ‘ridiculous and disrespectful’ NDIS inquiry
Disability advocates have welcomed a pause to a bill paving the way for the biggest-ever cuts to the…
PBS dispute could leave MS patients with huge bills for crucial drugs Ocrevus and Kesimpta
A dispute over how Australia prices medicines has sparked fears 10,000 people with multiple sclerosis will be forced…
Launceston General Hospital emergency department overflowing, nurses union says
The Launceston General Hospital’s (LGH) emergency department was overflowing with more than 70 patients on Monday night, according…
Alex Antic’s ‘dangerous’ comments on vaccinations after bird flu detection condemned
Liberal senator Alex Antic has been roundly condemned for spreading “dangerous ideas about vaccination”, after suggesting the arrival…
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…
‘No one’: Anthony Albanese shuts down succession talk as speculation grows over who will be next Labor Party leader
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has claimed “no one” in his caucus has been thinking about replacing him, dismissing…
WA mother says NDIS reforms will hit regional Australia hardest
West Australian mother-of-three Annette Nicholas is in no rush to become an empty-nester but unlike most parents, she…