Older Australians to pay up to $50/hour for basic care at home under aged care changes
Doug Taylor is almost 80 and has been caring for his wife Eileen ever since she was diagnosed…
Elderly Porepunkah woman left without in-home care as Freeman manhunt continues
Porepunkah resident Merelyne Robinson lives with mitochondrial myopathy, a disease that causes muscle weakness. At 84 years old,…
Labor bows to pressure on home care packages and agrees to fund extra 20,000 immediately
The federal government will immediately fund 20,000 more home care packages to support older Australians living at home,…
Pocock, Greens and Coalition united in push to get older Australians more help at home
The Coalition, Greens and crossbench are banding together to pressure Labor to boost the number of support packages…
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…
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…
Tasmanian medicinal ice cream supporting palliative care patients, one scoop at a time
You won’t find this ice cream at a cafe or supermarket. It’s been nutritionally fortified with medical-grade vitamin…
Thousands in NSW could be modern slavery victims, but one scheme may worsen the situation
Australia faces a potential escalation in cases of modern slavery, the NSW anti-slavery commissioner warns, as sectors such…