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Barwon Health Takes Over Anam Cara House Geelong

Geelong's palliative care landscape transforms as Barwon Health assumes control of Anam Cara House, ensuring continued support for terminally ill patients and their families across the region.

Aged Care Reforms May Affect Home Care Costs

Major reforms to Australia's aged care system could see changes to how at-home care services are funded, potentially affecting out-of-pocket expenses for seniors and their families.

$35 Hair Oil Dupe Beats $78 Kerastase

Discover the affordable Australian hair oil that's taking the beauty world by storm, loved by celebrities like Emily Ratajkowski and Sydney Sweeney while costing less than half the price of luxury alternatives.

Ex-Cambridge Mayor Loses Misconduct Appeal

Ex-Cambridge mayor Keri Shannon's attempt to overturn serious misconduct findings has failed after the State Administrative Tribunal dismissed her appeal, cementing the original verdict against the former local government leader.

ACT Assisted Dying Laws Divide Doctors

Canberra doctors are divided over the territory's new voluntary assisted dying legislation, with some medical professionals raising significant ethical concerns about patient safety and palliative care alternatives.

Hospital to pay $120k over pregnancy care failures

Calvary Health Care has been slapped with a $120,000 penalty after a tribunal found serious failures in their handling of a woman's pregnancy complication, raising concerns about maternity care standards in the ACT.

ACT Govt Apologises for Failed MyWay Card Rollout

The Canberra government has publicly apologised after a failed attempt to replace the ageing MyWay card system left commuters frustrated and confused about the territory's public transport future.

Voluntary Assisted Dying Legal in Canberra

Canberra residents now have access to voluntary assisted dying, marking a historic shift in end-of-life care options in the ACT. Learn about the eligibility criteria and safeguards.

Aged Care Reforms: What Families Need to Know

Australia's aged care system is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades. Discover how new government reforms will impact care quality, staffing, and funding for your loved ones.

New Aged Care Fees: What You Need to Pay

Australia's revamped in-home aged care fee system brings significant changes. Learn how the new means-testing works and what you might pay for care services.

Centrelink chaos fuels financial advice boom

Financial advisers are cashing in on Australia's complex welfare system as desperate pensioners seek help navigating Centrelink's confusing rules and poor communication.

Canberra's First Dementia Village Planned for Curtin

A revolutionary $50 million dementia village is coming to Curtin, offering home-like care and independence for ACT residents. Discover how this groundbreaking facility will change aged care in Canberra.

Albanese Government's Accountability Gap Exposed

The Albanese government faces mounting criticism for failing to deliver on its transparency promises. As trust in institutions erodes, experts question whether the government is truly walking its talk on accountability.

Aged Care Funding Overhaul Begins Saturday

Australia's aged care system undergoes its most significant funding transformation in decades starting Saturday, with new AN-ACC model replacing ACFI to deliver fairer, more sustainable care for elderly Australians.

ACT Govt Knew MyWay System Was Failing Years Ago

Explosive revelations show the ACT Government knew Canberra's troubled MyWay ticketing system was failing years before its replacement, costing taxpayers millions in avoidable expenses.

WA Councils Elect New Deputy Mayors After Elections

Western Australian councils have elected new deputy mayors and presidents following the recent local government elections, bringing fresh perspectives to community leadership roles across the state.

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