Staying safe amid summer wave of COVID cases
Published 19 January 2024
COVID-safe behaviours remain essential, as new wave of COVID cases reminds us. Here are some things to keep in mind this summer.
Price gouging investigations are adding up
Published 17 January 2024
Allegations of supermarket price gouging have already led to two investigations and a third might be on the way, but what is the difference between them and what are they likely to accomplish?
Council rate changes to add further pressure on NSW households
Published 15 November 2023
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has announced changes to the ‘rate peg’ system, which is used to determine the amount of income that NSW councils can make from council rates. This has implications for ratepayers in NSW, who are likely to receive a larger-than-usual hike in rates from next year. [more]
Insurance company greed working for the people? That’s new!
Published 3 November 2023
Australia is facing a housing crisis and one of the key issues is a lack of supply. To meet the needs of our growing population, we need more homes and we need them urgently. A major concern is where these buildings are going to come from - and whether shonky developers will make money by flooding the market with low-quality builds. [more]
Regional bus ‘tap & go’ trial underway, seniors to pay full fare
Published 27 October 2023
Transport for NSW is trialling a ‘tap and go’ payment system on Dubbo and Bathurst Buslines. Good news for some, but these new systems are not set up for concession card holders. Paper tickets are still available for now, but CPSA has concerns. [more]
Bushfire season: How to plan and prepare
Published 6 October 2023
With fires already burning across the country, including out-of-control blazes in NSW’s south-east, it seems likely that we are in for a catastrophically hot summer. For older people, this brings a whole host of risks that it is important to prepare for. [more]
$93 million for NSW palliative care upgrades, but is it enough?
Published 1 September 2023
Big money is finally being spent on NSW palliative care facilities, but is it enough and will it improve end-of-life care?
NSW news: Bushfire Brigade gets ready for work
Published 30 August 2023
The bushfire season starts at different times in different places. Fire danger signs are going digital. Time for us all to get ready.
Battery fires are on the rise in NSW
Published 21 August 2023
Electric bikes, scooters and discarded batteries have a nasty way of bursting into flames. NSW is campaigning against battery fires.
GP payroll tax: guess who’s paying?
Published 21 August 2023
GPs running their own practice don't pay it, but medical centres employing GPs as contractors must now pay it: the GP payroll tax.
Utility costs in embedded networks under review
Published 18 August 2023
NSW News: The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is looking at the cost of utilities like power, gas and water for customers in embedded networks. This is where utilities are sold by a third party – such as in residential land lease communities - as well as some retirement villages and apartment complexes. [more]
Here’s how to save on prescriptions from 1 September
Published 14 August 2023
Pharmacists are screaming blue murder but it's about time they were stopped whacking patients with unnecessary personal contributions.
What would you rather, 4c/ltr off fuel or a $250 seniors regional travel card?
Published 9 August 2023
Stories about a 4c a litre fuel discount replacing the regional seniors travel card are just that for the moment: stories.
Energy bill relief for embedded network users
Published 21 July 2023
Land lease communities and other embedded network consumers often face challenges in accessing rebates, here's what you might need to know to save money on your power bill this year.
NSW News: Regional Seniors Travel Card applications suspended
Published 12 July 2023
If the NSW seniors regional transport card is dear to you heart, now maybe the time to write to the NSW Treasurer if you want to keep it.
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