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Aged care worker charged with sexual abuse of seven patients

A Sydney aged care worker allegedly sexually abused elderly residents and shared recordings of the acts with her partner. Police…

Election update: Labor’s huge Medicare promises, Dutton’s blitz, and PBS vs Trump

Anthony Albanese has announced a free nationwide 24/7 health advice and after-hours GP telehealth service called 1800MEDICARE as his last…

Serving those who’ve served: Honouring veterans in aged care this ANZAC Day

This ANZAC Day, while the nation pauses to honour all Australians who have served, it's important to acknowledge the veterans…

Class action launched against Bupa Aged Care

An Australian law firm has today announced that it has commenced a class action against Bupa aged care facilities on…

“Enough is enough”: NSW doctors strike enters third day

Thousands of public hospital doctors across NSW walked off the job this week, calling for pay and conditions to be addressed. Doctors…

“Slap on the wrist” – prosecutors to appeal ‘taser cop’ non-custodial sentence

Prosecutors will appeal the sentence of former NSW police officer Kristian White, who, on Friday was handed down a two…

NSW Police officer Kristian White avoids jail after fatal tasering of Clare Nowland

A stunned silence was heard in a Supreme Court room as the family of an elderly woman, who was fatally tasered…

The next round in the US trade war has the potential to be more damaging for Australia

On April 2 the United States is set to implement a new wave of tariffs under its Fair and Reciprocal…

Help for aged care residents in Alfred’s path, providers’ duty of care

While the impact of Ex-Cyclone Alfred is still being felt in many communities in northern NSW and southeast Queensland, the…

Western Sydney nurse struck off after vile act involving aged care resident with dementia

A western Sydney nurse masturbated in front of a dementia patient after turning the lights off and closing the curtains…

Health sector reacts to antisemitism – Pollies speak out, nurses rally, migration questioned

A nurse who vowed to “kill” Israeli patients and another who claimed he had already sent Israeli patients to the afterlife have…

“Vile, dehumanising and unacceptable”: NSW Health employees investigated for antisemitic video

Two Sydney nurses have been stood down after disturbing footage emerged of the pair saying they would “kill” and refuse to…

Family stare down cop who tasered 95yo Clare Nowland as son declares he will ‘never forgive’

The son of 95-year-old Clare Nowland, who was fatally tasered by a NSW Police officer has declared he will “never…

WA aged care resident charged with alleged murder of roommate

A 75-year-old woman has been charged with the alleged murder of her roommate at a West Australian residential aged care…

Police officer Kristian White found guilty of manslaughter

NSW police officer Senior Constable Kristian White, 34, has been found guilty of the manslaughter of 95-year-old Clare Nowland, after…

Keeping cash crucial for older Australians

The Albanese government has released the details of a plan to ensure Australians are able to pay for essentials with…

Senior constable’s ‘wave of fear’ before Clare Nowland tasered by Kristian White

A police officer has described the fear she felt as she saw a “wave of darkness” come over the face…

BaptistCare merger the latest in a series of buyouts reshaping the sector

Following the successful merger of BaptistCare NSW & ACT and Baptistcare WA in March 2023, the boards of three more…

Video of 95yo’s Clare Nowlands’ Tasering played in Supreme Court

The NSW Supreme Court has been told that the police officer who discharged his Taser at a great-grandmother while responding to an…

Governor General appointed patron for the Maggie Beer Foundation

Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia, has been appointed patron for…

The LNP has won in Qld – here’s what’s been promised for health

David Crisafulli has lead the Liberal National Party to victory in the Queensland state election, ending the Labor government's nine-year…

69yo man’s death exposes critical ambulance shortages

A man has died after he was forced to wait four hours for an ambulance after suffering a fall at…

Government delivers first aged care digital plan

The Albanese government has announced the commencement of their first Aged Care Data and Digital Strategy. The Department of Health…

Dates for care workers’ pay rises set by Fair Work Commission – nurses still waiting

The Australian Fair Work Commission has finalised the decision to determine when 250,000 Australian aged care workers will receive a…

Have your say: Needs assessment survey open in northern Queensland

The Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) is calling for community members, healthcare professionals, politicians, and sector representatives to have…