This week, independent Queensland MP Bob Katter was fuming after the Parliament House staff dining room refused to accept his $50 note when he tried to order lunch. His awkward encounter renewed debate about Australia’s move towards a cashless society. ...

A major bank has made the shock decision to scrap cash in all of its branches across Australia, in what could be another step towards a cashless society. Macquarie Bank has announced it will phase cash out across its branches ...

Aged care reform was a major centrepiece of Labor’s federal election campaign, and is expected to be a key priority of new prime minister Anthony Albanese. Following his victory, the new leader asserted his pledge to the sector, telling his ...

As Australia’s largest cities grapple with the spread of the delta virus, experts are drawing attention towards a growing outbreak of aged-based stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination. In a recent survey released last week by SBS, 51 per cent of people ...

The majority of older people deeply care about the future and wellbeing of younger generations, according to a recent report.  Over 3,000 older Australians shared their thoughts on the anonymous survey published by National Seniors Australia. When asked to identify ...