Aged Care Funding Changes: What Families Need to Know
Australia's aged care system undergoes major reforms from November 1. Learn about new user-pays costs, RAD changes, and financial planning strategies for families.
Australia's aged care system undergoes major reforms from November 1. Learn about new user-pays costs, RAD changes, and financial planning strategies for families.
Western Australia's public hospitals face critical funding shortages due to flawed federal-state agreements. Experts demand immediate reform to protect healthcare services.
The Australian government commits $50 million to upgrade the dangerous Bruce Highway section at Veales Road, improving safety for thousands of daily commuters.
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, announces up to 350 job cuts following 818 positions eliminated over past two years. Public sector union calls for government intervention.
Townsville's mayor-elect Nick Dametto challenges government's intersection plan, demanding real funding commitment for North Queensland road safety.
Buckleys Entertainment Centre contributes $10,000 to Geelong football clubs through biannual community program. Discover how local sports benefit from corporate support.
Exclusive: Victorian teenage criminals reportedly sent to Gold Coast theme parks for rehabilitation using NDIS funding. Taxpayers foot the bill for controversial program.
Wollongong residents are paying $44,000 to remove a humpback whale killed by a NSW government shark net. The council's request for state funding was denied despite dangerous removal conditions.
Hunter residents demand answers as Newcastle's indoor sports facilities fall behind Wagga, Wollongong, and Canberra. Local athletes travel for quality venues while our region is overlooked.
Despite government promises, bulk-billing GPs remain scarce. Discover why Australians struggle to find affordable healthcare and what it means for families.
South Australia invests $15 million in digital learning upgrades for schools, enhancing technology access and teacher training across the state. Learn how this initiative will transform education.
Leading Australian editorial argues tech platforms must safeguard legitimate journalism to combat misinformation. Read why news integrity matters for public discourse.
The $132 million SPLASH aquatic and sports hub in Gosnells faces uncertainty as State and Federal funding falls short. Learn how this impacts 140,000 residents.
A South Australian family needed a tribunal to secure NDIS funding for their child, highlighting systemic flaws. Discover why human connection is vital for the scheme's vision.
A $21 million trial will bring health and community services into four WA schools, aiming to improve student attendance and wellbeing. Educators welcome the initiative.
The future of Tasmania's proposed $1.13 billion AFL stadium hangs in the balance as key independent politicians question its financial viability and impact on grassroots sport.
The Australian government will provide all public servants with secure AI chatbot access within 12 months under its new AI plan, aiming to boost productivity and innovation.
Discover how Westpac's $1 billion initiative is helping female founders like Caitlyn Mefflin and Suzuko Ozaki overcome banking hurdles to launch and grow successful Australian businesses.
Westpac's $1 billion lending program has helped 1,800 female entrepreneurs overcome traditional banking hurdles to launch successful businesses across Australia.
Invasive Species Council CEO Jack Gough paid over $13,000 to dine with Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher, advocating for millions in environmental biosecurity funding to combat fire ants and feral deer.
Senator Dean Smith exposes why WA's GST floor isn't the victory it seems. Discover the hidden costs and political compromises affecting Western Australia's financial future.
Perth Zoo is set for a $10 million transformation with a new immersive Pilbara habitat, funded by BHP. The learning space, opening 2028, will showcase native wildlife. Learn more about this exciting development.
Hunter entrepreneur Natalie Kradolfer wins Women in Digital award as female-led startups face record-low funding. Discover how women are boosting regional economy.
A Far North Queensland widow finds hope as bipartisan funding commitment ensures the future of Legacy House, providing crucial support for defence force families.
Western Australia's healthcare system receives massive funding injection with Royal Perth Hospital expansion announced as part of ambitious building program to address growing demand.
Maitland Greyhound Stadium's charity race day delivers significant boost to Mark Hughes Foundation, supporting crucial brain cancer research and patient care across Australia.
Western Australia's firefighters union has knocked back the state government's latest wage proposal, calling the offer 'disappointing' as industrial tensions escalate.
Western Australia embarks on massive healthcare transformation with new billion-dollar building fund and strategic private hospital acquisition to boost public health capacity.
The University of Wollongong's innovative Western Civilisation degree expands with new Liberal Arts major, supported by Ramsay Centre funding, offering students unique interdisciplinary education opportunities.
Katter's Australian Party candidate Nick Dametto defends his controversial position on council funding for Pride events, sparking heated debate in Townsville's local government race.