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Perth sinking anniversary
It is 70 years since HMAS Perth was sunk in the Battle of the Sunda Strait during the Second World War, with the loss of 357 Australians, including three civilians.
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New concerns over metal hip implants
Joint BMJ / BBC Newsnight investigation raises new concerns over metal hip implants, which may affect more people than the breast implants scandal.
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Fresh hope for Sydney’s homeless
A target to find homes for a quarter of the City of Sydney’s homeless has been met a year ahead of schedule, thanks to the work of Way2Home, funded by the City and the NSW Government.
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Poor health literacy increases risk of medication side-effects
The risk of serious side-effects associated with a common blood-thinning medication are related to elderly patients misunderstanding medical instructions, according to new research.
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Homeless older people assisted
Nearly 4,000 disadvantaged older Australians a year will continue to receive assistance to help them secure or maintain stable housing and care in the community of their choice.
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Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme promise broken
Julia Gillard has broken her policy promise to keep the Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme operational until 30 June 2012 with its sudden and unexpected early axing on 28 February.
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Tips to preserve eyesight
Eyesight is one of the most precious assets a person has so it pays to take care of your eyes by protecting them from a harsh environment and providing them with the nutrition they need.
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Increase in health insurance premiums
Health Minister Tanya Plibersek has approved an average health insurance premium increase of 5.06%.
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NSW Seniors Week Ambassadors named
The 2012 NSW Seniors Week (18-25 March 2012) has been launched with the naming of some of Australia’s most successful seniors as this year’s ambassadors.
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New NSW website to help us plan for later life
The NSW Government has launched a new website providing up-to-date information and resources about wills, powers of attorney, enduring guardianship and advance care planning.
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Further cuts to customs staff
A key border protection agency, the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service has reduced staff to cope with funding cuts imposed by the Federal Government.
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Alcohol, drugs involved in most assaults
Most victims of physical and face-to-face threatened assault in 2010–11 felt that alcohol or drugs were a contributing factor in their most recent incident.
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Interactive maps show crime trends in ACT
A new interactive online crime mapping tool has been developed to help provide the public with accurate information about criminal activity in their neighbourhood.
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Dental care report handed to Government
Health Minister Tanya Plibersek today welcomed the final report of the National Advisory Council on Dental Health.
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Healthy and Positive Ageing in TAS
The Day Therapy Centre program provides older people living in their homes and in low-level residential aged care with a range of services to help them recover or maintain their independence.
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Vibrant annuities market essential for the ageing
New discussion paper released by the Actuaries Institute outlines key barriers stopping annuities market development as billions flow from super into retirement products.
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Regional seniors in Government's planning
WA Seniors in Kalgoorlie-Boulder will today give their views on what the State Government’s priorities should be in its planning for senior members of the community.
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Sleeping pills linked to more than fourfold increased risk of death
Certain commonly prescribed sleeping pills are associated with a more than fourfold increased risk of death, even among those taking fewer than 18 doses a year.
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Ovarian cancer - early attention is essential
Ovarian cancer often starts with few apparent symptoms, which makes it important to be checked out promptly by your doctor if symptoms appear.
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Middle Park murder - one year anniversary
As the one year anniversary of the murder of 60 year old Les Samba approaches police are hopeful an appeal for further information will lead to a breakthrough in the case.
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