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Australia’s pandemic preparedness tested

The MV Hondius outbreak, which killed three passengers, has revived memories of the Ruby Princess disaster, but experts say swift…

Taser cop’s actions ‘not justified’, inquest told

An inquest into the death of 95‑year‑old Clare Nowland has heard that both a police officer and a paramedic believed…

Inspector-General of aged care resigns

Inspector‑General of Aged Care Natalie Siegel Brown will step down on 31 July 2026, citing expanded international responsibilities and the…

Older Australians to receive free RSV vaccine from May

Eligible Australians aged 75 and over, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 60 and over, will soon receive…

Vic Health Minister departs, Premier appoints new cabinet

Victoria’s health system enters a new chapter as Health Minister Mary‑Anne Thomas steps down, with Premier Jacinta Allan appointing Harriet…

When is the best time to get your flu shot?

Flu is spreading earlier than usual, driven partly by the new H3N2 “super‑K” variant, with experts recommending vaccination now to…

The Iran war may disrupt access to medicines

While PBS stock‑holding rules provide a buffer against short disruptions, experts warn that prolonged conflict in the Middle East could…

Aged care resident charged over alleged push

An 84‑year‑old Brisbane aged care resident has been charged with manslaughter after a fellow resident died from head injuries following…

SA Labor to deliver on aged care

With Labor returned to government in South Australia, Premier Peter Malinauskas has set out a sweeping health agenda, including major…

St Basil’s fined $150,000 after guilty plea

St Basil’s Home for the Aged in Victoria was convicted after pleading guilty to a single charge of failing to…

St Basil’s admits Covid safety breach

St Basil’s Homes for the Aged has pleaded guilty to failing to provide a safe workplace after 45 residents died…

Anglicare Sydney expands with Infinite Care deal

Anglicare Sydney will acquire Infinite Care, creating a 4,600‑bed national provider across four states. Leaders say the merger strengthens clinical…

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Free vaccines for WA aged care residents

The Cook Government has announced a significant new health initiative, providing free respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccinations to older West…

New Shadow Cabinet: Ruston retains aged care

New Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has unveiled his shadow ministry, after former leader Sussan Ley was ousted in a party…

Government forces health cost transparency

The Albanese Government has introduced landmark legislation aimed at providing Australians with greater transparency and value when seeking specialist medical…

SA Labor’s $250m aged care election pledge 

With just over five weeks until South Australians head to the polls, the current Labor government has made a significant…

Wealthy boomer stereotype fuels ageism: Report

The stereotype that older Australians are uniformly wealthy is not only inaccurate but actively fuels ageism, according to the latest…

Age care nurse loses rego for sleeping on the job

A Western Sydney nurse who had been allegedly caught sneaking in naps during night shifts has had her registration cancelled,…

Locals oppose bid to revive Leura nursing home

A NSW aged care provider who is trying to resurrect an old nursing home in the Blue Mountains for the second time…

Uni to introduce aged care facility on campus

The Australian Capital Territory is set to welcome its first intergenerational retirement living community, a to be developed on the…

St Vincent’s shift to online and in-home care

One of the nation's largest non-profit healthcare providers in the country, St Vincent’s Health Australia, has announced it will deliver…

‘Not even at the crest of the wave’: Reality of Qld aged care crisis

Families of elderly Queenslanders left languishing in hospitals are being forced to look over the border for beds in aged…

‘Risk’: Cops pepper spray 87yo with dementia

It’s alleged the 87-year-old man threatened to harm other residents and himself while armed with a metal object he had…

State, territory leaders hold emergency aged care talks

State and territory leaders met for an hour-long emergency meeting on Wednesday, united in pushing Canberra to fix Australia’s aged…