ACCC sues Coles and Woolworths
Published 2 October 2024
The Competition Watchdog is taking Coles and Woolworths to court over alleged breaches of Australian Consumer Law.
Opal fares under review by independent body
Published 2 October 2024
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released its draft report on future Opal fares.
Joint health: new research could help repair cartilage in joints
Published 22 August 2024
Researchers at a US University have developed a material to improve joint health for people with injuries or degenerative conditions.
‘Hostile architecture’ is unwelcoming to older people
Published 15 August 2024
'Hostile architecture', also known as 'anti-homeless' design, makes public spaces less welcoming for everyone, including older people.
Pension to increase from September 2024
Published 9 August 2024
Several income security payments will increase from 20 September 2024, including the Disability Support Pension (DSP), Age Pension, Carer Payment and JobSeeker Payment.
Loneliness: more needs to be done for older people
Published 9 August 2024
It's Loneliness Awareness Week, but for many older people, especially those in regional areas, awareness is not enough.
A system in decay: dental inquiry says ‘put the mouth back in the body’
Published 2 August 2024
Dental inquiry says ‘put the mouth back in the body’.
Employment services are doing more harm than good
Published 24 July 2024
The employment services system is in dire need of reform. Unfortunately, we’re unlikely to see change any time soon
Digital ID will soon be an option for Australians
Published 12 July 2024
Digital ID legislation has recently been passed by the Australian Government. Here’s what you should know.
July indexation: Pension income and asset limits see small increase
Published 12 July 2024
The income and asset thresholds for the Age Pension, Carer Payment and the Disability Support Pension have increased slightly from the July indexation.
NSW Budget: pensioners overlooked, but some good news
Published 24 June 2024
Pensioners have missed out on any targeted benefits in the NSW Budget, but investment in social housing is a plus for the community.
The NACC has decided it won’t investigate Robodebt
Published 24 June 2024
The National Anti-Corruption Commission – known as the NACC – has announced that it will not look into referrals from the Robodebt Royal Commission.
Scammers advertising fake Centrelink bonus for pensioners
Published 13 June 2024
Online grifters never seem to take a holiday...this time they’re advertising a $400 Centrelink payment for pensioners that doesn’t exist.
Regional banks inquiry recommends a publicly owned bank
Published 6 June 2024
An inquiry into the closure of regional banks has made a range of recommendations to prevent regional areas from losing more services.
NSW Budget: Why is NSW losing out on GST?
Published 30 May 2024
The NSW Budget is projected to have a nearly $12 billion hole in it from lost GST revenue. Meanwhile, WA is getting a payout.
Deeming rates to remain frozen for another year
Published 20 May 2024
Deeming rates have been frozen since 2022, which will continue through to 2025.
More Home Care Packages funded in 2024-25 Federal Budget
Published 20 May 2024
Home Care Packages are hard to come by, and the long waitlist is a common complaint. More funding has been announced, but is it enough?
Energy rebate: Not much, but it’s a start
Published 16 May 2024
Every household in Australia will get a $300 energy rebate over the next financial year. Some people need it much more than others.
Privacy preserving cameras? New research could help protect sensitive information
Published 10 May 2024
A privacy preserving camera might sound like a contradiction, but newly developed technology could make it a reality.
Triple Zero: Optus outage prompts changes to emergency service line
Published 10 May 2024
A report into last year’s Optus outage has recommended a suite of changes to ensure that Triple Zero can still be reached during a network disruption.
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