Australia’s favourite SUV returned to the top of CarExpert’s new-car sales rankings last month, as Chinese brands continue to attract strong interest…See More
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Medical professionals issue stark warning as emergency departments struggle to keep up with surging demand
The number of patients in one demographic waiting more than 24 hours in emergency departments more than tripled in about five years…See More
Darwin’s mango harvest historically low after ‘strange’ season for growers
It is mango time in the Northern Territory, but yields this year are well down compared to previous seasons…See More
Graziers urged to vaccinate cattle as three-day sickness spreads
Bovine ephemeral fever, also known as three-day sickness, is usually associated with wet weather. But a north Queensland vet says an outbreak during the dry […]
‘Stranded patients’ in NSW hospitals prompts call for change
New South Wales must think outside the box to stop the number of “stranded” aged care patients in hospitals from getting out of control, says […]
Aged care residents face bills for TVs, hot breakfasts and soft drinks
Aged care residents face paying thousands of dollars a year for everything from a TV in their room to a cooked breakfast or a musical […]
Working holiday visa pause leaves farms short as harvest season looms
A migration slowdown on skilled workers and backpackers has farmers concerned their workers’ visas won’t be approved in time for the upcoming harvest season…See More
Australia’s most expensive bull could attract $1m in semen sales
It may be years before Australia’s most expensive bull, Wyatt, finds himself in a paddock with the ladies…See More
What you do now might affect your happiness in retirement
Most of us have considered the financial side of retirement, but there are other aspects that are important and should start sooner than you might […]
Family changes farm to keep Olive at home after dementia diagnosis
After Olive Eather was diagnosed with dementia, the family farmstay changed its business model to keep her at home for longer. …See More
Report finds Australia’s aging population causing looming health system crisis
The nation’s peak body for emergency doctors has warned that long emergency department waits are common because of surging demand driven by Australia’s aging population…See […]
Rain turns dry paddocks into bumper crops after years of drought
Twelve months ago, many SA farmers were in drought, entering their fourth year without a crop and having to destock cattle to keep cashflow coming. […]
Hana and Wanda’s unlikely friendship is helping tackle an insidious problem
Hana Byambadash volunteers with a free program in Perth that aims to stave off old-age loneliness, a pervasive condition that is linked to dementia and […]
Wife and carer ‘dumbfounded’ by husband’s aged care assessment
Melbourne man Graham Crossan relies on his wife Gaynor to help him eat, move and even breathe. But a new assessment tool means he has […]
WA primary school students to go ‘back to basics’ with pilot program to ban unnecessary screen time
It comes after warnings that excessive use of digital devices was to blame for Australia’s deteriorating education scores…See More
What should you do if you win Thursday’s $100m Powerball? Experts say don’t tell anyone and don’t quit your job
Dreaming of Thursday’s $100 million Powerball jackpot? A financial expert says there are a few ‘critical steps’ you need to take to avoid putting your […]
Job losses likely at remote island mine as costs nearly double due to flooding
Production costs at South 32’s Groote Eylandt mine have increased by more than 80 per cent in recent years…See More
Owners fear rare lamb worth up to $25k stolen
A rare lamb worth up to $25,000 has gone missing from an Adelaide Hills property, with its heartbroken owners urging the community to keep an […]
Cost of SA’s aged care ‘crisis’ revealed as stranded patients wait for beds
The South Australian Government spent more than $123 million last year on patients stranded in hospital waiting for aged care beds…See More
Brain scans reveal shocking truth about ultra-processed foods as Australian farmers call for change
A groundbreaking investigation has exposed the devastating impact that will make you think twice before reaching for that next snack…See More