Council chambers could be used as respite cooling centres during NSW heatwave

No blackouts, says government.

9 February, 2017

Carers a priority for Australia’s digital health plan: agency chief

Missing piece of the care equation.

6 February, 2017

Councils sell aged care facilities but keep planning role   

Private sector moves in.

30 January, 2017

Opal: the card that launched a thousand gripes

Paper tickets abandoned.

1 August, 2016

Is cutting Opal free trips a public transport bait and switch?

Incredible shrinking farebox.

19 May, 2016

Baird told to scrap Opal public transport freebies

Commuters could desert crowded light rail.

11 May, 2016

Removing Gold Opal card isolates seniors

The third economy could lose billions.

8 February, 2016

Community care: Practical advice for local councils

Conference to focus on reablement, wellness and restorative care for seniors.

28 September, 2015

Feds tender for dementia response teams

Delayed ATM leaves just six weeks to submit proposals

11 June, 2015

Gold Opal card still not quite the ticket

Hardworking NSW pensioners left empty-handed.

6 November, 2014

Maribyrnong connects seniors online

By Lilia Guan Broadband connection for seniors has increased their social networking, Maribyrnong Council says.   The Victorian-based council saw the official opening of the 2000th senior’s internet kiosk, through the Australian Government's Broadband for seniors, towards the end of February. Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, joined seniors at […]

1 March, 2011