Victorian labour hire companies that house migrant workers in substandard accommodation will risk losing their licence under changes aimed at protecting vulnerable workers…See More
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Unprecedented penguin vaccine program begins, but is it too late?
Wildlife officers aim to save a famous penguin colony from bird flu, but the spread of the virus has dealt their plans a significant blow. …See […]
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 […]
Older Australians anxiously waiting months for Support at Home invoices
Some advocates say the government’s decision to delay price caps for at-home aged care services is a “burden…See More
‘They can’t be saved’: As bird flu takes hold, these neurological symptoms emerge
A bird’s unusual and disturbing behaviour catches the eye of passers-by. On the ground it flaps its wings, turns in circles and then somersaults…See More
First H5N1 bird flu death recorded in Phillip Island penguins
A Phillip Island penguin has died from H5N1 bird flu in the first detection among the island’s little penguin colony, ahead of vaccinations beginning on […]
Farmers ‘very nervous’, poultry show cancelled as bird flu reaches Tasmania
The detection of the deadly strain of bird flu in Tasmania has triggered tighter biosecurity controls on farms and wildlife sanctuaries and the cancellation of […]
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 […]
Bird keepers call for vaccines as avian influenza cases spread inland
Bird keepers call for access to vaccines to protect their rare and endangered birds as avian influenza cases move inland…See More
Deadly bird flu detection creates fear for tourist drawcard
A seaside town on the NSW South Coast braces for the potential impact of bird flu on its upcoming tourist season after an infected dead […]
‘I didn’t have a life’: Pensioner moves to Thailand for cheaper living
Peter Stevenson says moving to Thailand has allowed him to live more comfortably on his Australian Age Pension after struggling to cover rent and essentials […]
‘Boomer bashing’: Are cuts to private health rebates addressing generational or wealth inequality?
The federal government plans to reduce private health insurance rebates for older Australians, a move one advocate fears could “tip many over the edge…See More
Melbourne mother’s advice after brave escape with son from horrific house fire
‘Because of the carbon monoxide and the gas, I almost passed out. I could not believe how fast it was going.’…See More
Energy minister admits to mistakes during lagging renewables rollout
NSW Energy Minister Penny Sharpe says the rollout of renewable energy zones has been “too slow”, with mistakes inevitable as part of efforts to speed […]
Tasmania confirms first case of deadly bird flu strain H5N1
The first confirmed case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu that has impacted wildlife across five other Australian states has been detected in Tasmania…See More
P-plater who ploughed car into herd of cattle recounts ‘terrifying’ ordeal
A 19-year-old who drove into a herd of 50 cows at night describes walking away from the crash that killed half a dozen cattle…See More
Ram set to return V8 power to Australian showrooms
The Ram 2500 Warlock has been approved for sale in Australia, paving the way for the brand’s first new Hemi V8-powered model here since it […]
Hyundai Australia taps Vietnam for Tucson sourcing, other models could follow
Hyundai will become the first auto brand in Australia to import vehicles from Vietnam, with a special Tucson arriving from there later in 2026…See More