Boomers More Optimistic Than Gen Z: Australian Study
A groundbreaking Australian study reveals a surprising optimism gap between generations, with Baby Boomers looking toward 2025 with more positivity than their Gen Z counterparts.
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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.
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.
Mental Health Act halts accused killer's court case
Court proceedings against alleged murderer Damian James Carroll have been suspended indefinitely after he was deemed mentally unfit to stand trial under Queensland's Mental Health Act.
Jade Young's Family Breaks Silence After Bondi Tragedy
The family of Jade Young, one of the victims of the Bondi Junction stabbing attack, speaks publicly for the first time about their ongoing grief and healing journey.
Air India Crash Survivor's Heartbreaking Struggle
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the devastating Air India Express crash, opens up about his ongoing physical and emotional battle following the disaster that claimed 21 lives.
Australia's gambling ad crisis harming mental health
Exclusive investigation reveals how Australia's saturation of gambling advertisements is creating a national mental health emergency, with vulnerable Australians paying the ultimate price.
Netball star Sophie Bradbury champions mental health
Newcastle Netball's rising star Sophie Bradbury opens up about her mental health journey and driving change for athletes across New South Wales.
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.
Ex-Premier Miles denies Townsville hospital crisis knowledge
Ex-Queensland Premier Steven Miles faces scrutiny after claiming no awareness of Townsville University Hospital's urology department failures despite documentary evidence suggesting otherwise.
Voice Winner Reveals Lifelong Anxiety Battle
Exclusive interview with The Voice Australia champion Alyssa Delpopolo as she opens up about her constant struggle with anxiety and how she manages mental health while pursuing music stardom.
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.
Toxic 'Toughen Up' Workplace Culture Faces Reckoning
Australia's long-standing 'toughen up' workplace mentality is facing its day of reckoning as experts warn toxic attitudes are damaging mental health and driving talent away.
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.
Why Aussie men need pub catch-ups with mates
Veteran journalist John Andersen makes a compelling case for why Australian men should revive the tradition of meeting friends at the pub for real conversation and connection in our increasingly digital world.
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.
School reunion trauma for LGBTQI+ advocate after 30 years
A 30-year high school reunion in the Illawarra region has unearthed buried trauma for an LGBTQI+ advocate, revealing how schoolyard bullying continues to impact mental health decades later.
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.
Social Media Ban: How Teens Will Spend Summer
Australia's social media ban for under-16s sparks debate about how teens will fill their summer hours. Will this digital detox reshape youth culture and family dynamics?
Friend's Secret Shocker: Handling Unwanted Information
An Aussie woman faces an ethical dilemma after her friend reveals a personal secret that's making her uncomfortable. Discover expert advice on handling friendship boundaries.
Perth's paediatric crisis leaves 12,000 kids waiting years
Western Australia faces a devastating paediatrician shortage as waiting lists explode to 12,000 children, with some families waiting over four years for essential medical care.
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.
Rosie O'Donnell's Daughter Sentenced to Prison
Entertainment legend Rosie O'Donnell shares emotional post about daughter Chelsea's addiction struggles and prison sentencing in raw family update.
Geelong choir saves lives through music power
Discover how Geelong's revolutionary choir is transforming mental health through song, creating connections that are literally saving lives in our community.
Cricketer's heartbreak drives mental health round
Queanbeyan cricketer Harry Thomas turns personal tragedy into powerful advocacy, driving Cricket ACT's Mental Health Round to break stigmas and save lives.
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.
WA Students Lead Mental Health Push-Up Challenge
Perth students are being called to become mental health ambassadors in Australia's largest fitness-based mental health initiative, with 3,319 push-ups targeting suicide prevention awareness.
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