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.
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$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.
Minmi Road Traffic Changes Divide Newcastle
Newcastle City Council is pushing forward with controversial traffic modifications along Minmi Road, sparking heated community debate about safety versus convenience in the growing Maryland, Fletcher and Minmi corridor.
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.
SA Executive Appointments: Who's Moving Up?
Get the inside scoop on South Australia's latest executive appointments across banking, energy, retail and manufacturing sectors. Discover the fresh faces driving innovation in Adelaide's business scene.
Family Trust Tax Changes: 2025 Guide
Major changes to family trust distribution taxes are coming in 2025. Our comprehensive guide breaks down the new rules and how they'll impact your financial planning.
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.
Medicare Reforms Risk Quality GP Care in Australia
Major medical bodies warn that proposed Medicare changes could force bulk-billing clinics to close and reduce appointment times, putting quality healthcare at risk across Australia.
Canberra home invasion: Xiantao Shang sentenced
ACT Supreme Court delivers justice as Chinese national Xiantao Shang receives prison sentence for violent home invasion that left Canberra elderly couple traumatised.
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.
Ports North Welcomes New Leadership Amid Executive Changes
Major leadership shakeup at Ports North as deputy CEO Michael Grey transitions to Energy Queensland, with experienced director Nicola Lloyd stepping in as new chair.
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.
Elderly cruise passenger dies after being left on island
An 80-year-old woman has died on Lizard Island after being abandoned by the Coral Adventurer cruise ship in a shocking incident that's raising serious questions about passenger safety protocols.
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.
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.
WA Bulk Billing Expansion: 120+ Clinics From Saturday
A healthcare revolution hits Western Australia as more than 120 medical practices transition to full bulk billing from November 1, delivering significant cost-of-living relief for patients across the state.
West Coast Eagles delist Coen Livingstone ahead of AFL Draft
The West Coast Eagles have made their final list changes ahead of the AFL Draft, with young ruckman Coen Livingstone among the players cut from the squad in a major roster overhaul.
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.
Medicare Bulk Billing Overhaul: What You Need to Know
Australia's Medicare system is undergoing its most significant bulk billing reform in decades. Discover how the new changes will impact out-of-pocket costs and GP access across the country.
NSW Nurses Union Boss Shaye Candish Resigns
Shaye Candish, the prominent General Secretary of the NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association, announces her resignation to prioritise family commitments, marking the end of a significant chapter in healthcare advocacy.
Dam to be drained in search for missing SA man Gus Lamont
South Australian police escalate search for missing 73-year-old Gus Lamont, planning to drain a dam on his Walker Flat property as family makes emotional plea for information.
Elderly tourist dies after being left alone on Lizard Island
A dream holiday turns to tragedy as 74-year-old Suzanne Rees from Victoria dies after being left behind during a Lizard Island tour in Far North Queensland, sparking investigations into tour operator responsibilities.
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.
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