ADHD diagnosis delays hit 18 months for WA children
Perth paediatrician Andrew Leech reveals shocking delays in ADHD assessments, with families waiting up to 18 months while children struggle in school and mental health deteriorates.
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Australia bans puberty blockers for under-18s
The Australian government announces sweeping restrictions on puberty blockers for children under 18, sparking debate about youth gender care and medical ethics.
CHOICE Shonky Awards 2025: Big Brands Shamed
Australia's consumer watchdog CHOICE has exposed some of the nation's biggest brands for questionable practices in their annual Shonky Awards, with Commonwealth Bank, Temu and health insurer HCF among the major names called out.
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.
Tahmoor Coal Mine workers get hope with administration
Workers at the troubled Tahmoor Coal Mine have been thrown a potential lifeline with the company entering voluntary administration, offering hope for the mine's future operations and local jobs.
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.
Women's unpaid work: $427bn hidden Australian economy
Groundbreaking research exposes how Australian women's unpaid work contributes $427 billion annually to the economy - discover what your invisible labour is really worth.
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.
Uniting NSW.ACT Backs Voluntary Assisted Dying in Aged Care
In a landmark move, Uniting NSW.ACT becomes the first major aged care provider in the region to formally support voluntary assisted dying, ensuring residents can access end-of-life choices without fear of eviction.
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.
Master the Art of Haggling Like an Aussie Echidna
Discover how embracing the ancient art of haggling could save Australians thousands on everyday purchases, from cars to groceries, in our cost-of-living crisis.
ACT Guardianship Abuse Fears Spark Investigation Calls
Serious concerns about potential abuse within Canberra's guardianship system have sparked demands for an independent investigation into the protection of vulnerable adults.
Canberra experts launch Solomon Islands palliative care unit
ACT Health staff have collaborated with Solomon Islands counterparts to establish the nation's first dedicated palliative care unit, transforming end-of-life care in the Pacific region.
ACT Passes Historic Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws
Discover the emotional journey behind Canberra's groundbreaking voluntary assisted dying legislation, making the ACT the first Australian jurisdiction to pass such laws through its own parliament.
WA monitors federal aged care changes amid cost concerns
Western Australia's government announces careful monitoring of federal aged care reforms amid growing concerns about potential co-contribution requirements for vulnerable seniors.
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.
Aged Care Reforms: New Home Support System Explained
Major aged care reforms are transforming how older Australians receive support at home. Discover what's changing and how it affects care packages, funding and eligibility.
Mine blames Diwali for worker payment delays
Workers at the Tahmoor coal mine in NSW were left without pay as the mine operator pointed to the Diwali holiday as the cause, sparking outrage from unions and the Indian community.
Aboriginal Youth Mental Health Crisis: Cultural Safety Needed
New research reveals alarming gaps in mental health services for Indigenous youth, with experts demanding urgent action on culturally appropriate care.
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.
Cape York's historic land return to Traditional Owners
In a landmark moment blending celebration and reflection, millions of hectares of Cape York Peninsula are being returned to Aboriginal Traditional Owners, reshaping Queensland's cultural landscape.
Truck driver wins $1.48M after crane crushing accident
A Newcastle truck driver has won a landmark $1.48 million compensation payout after suffering life-changing injuries when a crane collapsed onto his cabin at a Kooragang Island worksite.
Nedlands Council staff underpaid for six years
The City of Nedlands faces major controversy as the union exposes systematic underpayment of staff spanning six years, raising serious questions about local government accountability.
Aged Care Worker Accused of Stealing from Elderly Patient
A Gold Coast aged care worker faces serious allegations after being accused of systematically stealing thousands from an elderly dementia patient in a disturbing breach of trust.
Australian territories demand fair parliamentary representation
Exclusive: Canberra and Northern Territory leaders unite in demanding equal parliamentary rights, exposing a glaring democratic gap affecting over 700,000 Australians.
Cruise passenger left behind on island sparks outrage
Exclusive details emerge after a cruise ship passenger was abandoned on a remote Queensland island, sparking industry-wide safety reviews and passenger outrage.
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