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Energy bill cuts for retirement villages, manufactured home parks: embedded networks

Published 1 March 2023

The announcement of the NSW Government's Embedded Network Action Plan could see bills get slashed for up to 150,000 customers in embedded networks.

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People with disability over 65 are fighting back

Published 26 February 2023

A class action lawsuit for people with a disability who are over 65 and unable to access the NDIS is getting ready to launch.

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Reserve Bank is putting paid to cheques

Published 24 February 2023

Cheques are increasingly no longer in the mail, but for the Reserve Bank of Australia it's not going fast enough.

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The objective of the objective of superannuation

Published 22 February 2023

Compulsory superannuation has been around for just over thirty years without an explicit objective enshrined in legislation. The Government wants one, and it's not just a nice-to-have.

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Bad news for older people at risk of homelessness

Published 20 February 2023

The NSW government has responded to the report from last years inquiry into homelessness amongst older people. But their response leaves a lot to be desired.

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Is a Medicare shake-up coming?

Published 17 February 2023

The Strengthening Medicare Taskforce has released their report with recommendations for the future of Medicare. What changes might be on their way?

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Are big changes for online services on the horizon?

Published 15 February 2023

Protecting yourself online can feel a bit like the wild west, but an ongoing inquiry from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is aiming to change that.

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Older and want to live longer? Just drink more water!

Published 13 February 2023

According to a recent study, reducing your risk of disease and increasing your lifespan could be as easy as staying hydrated.

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The myth of cheaper self-managed home care

Published 10 February 2023

Anyone with a Home Care Package has likely faced ridiculously high management fees from providers. Can this be avoided by managing your own care?

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NSW Labor’s affordable housing policy is out

Published 8 February 2023

NSW Labor has released their policy on affordable housing. It's a step in the right direction but leaves a lot to be desired for those waiting for social housing.

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Why mobile coverage in the bush won’t be getting a boost

Published 6 February 2023

Bad news for any regional or rural readers who are desperate for better mobile reception. A deal that would help do just that has recently been blocked by the ACCC.

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A better way to assess older drivers

Published 3 February 2023

A new video-based assessment from the University of Queensland might revolutionise how older driver assessments are done.

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NSW Election: property tax versus stamp duty relief

Published 1 February 2023

The debate between stamp duty and land tax is coming up a lot in the lead up to the March NSW election. Here's all you need to know about the major parties' plans.

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The table salt that adds years to your life

Published 30 January 2023

Did you know that the iodine found in some table salts is the key to whole body health and might even extend your life expectancy?

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NSW Election: political parties and unions on cashless gambling card

Published 27 January 2023

Gambling is a huge problem in NSW, so what are the major political parties going to do about it?

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A safer way to share your data

Published 25 January 2023

With the world becoming more and more digital it's always important to know how to protect yourself. Here's a rundown of consumer data rights and how they can make your life easier and your personal data more secure.

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Spaghetti is good for you!

Published 23 January 2023

Have you been avoiding spaghetti and other pasta because it's all just 'carbs'? Here's some good news, spaghetti isn't so bad after all!

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CPSA’s asks for the Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee

Published 20 January 2023

As we approach the May federal Budget its time to let the Government know what needs to be included. For CPSA this year that means making sure the new Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee is working hard to improve your pension and give you bang for your buck. [more]

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Let us tell you how happy you will be in your nursing home: regulator

Published 18 January 2023

The new five-star nursing home rating system has come in for some stern criticism, but CPSA believes it should be given a chance ... to improve!

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Here are your pension and related indexation dates for 2023

Published 16 January 2023

Wishing all our readers a happy 2023 and hoping indexation in the new year may be adequate. Here are the dates!

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