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Aged Care facilities will come under greater scrutiny with a new Aged Care Act starting on 1 November 2025. The new Act will overhaul the sector to benefit residents and workers. The new legislation provides for improved quality and safety relating to aged care, incorporating a Statement of Rights for...

If you’ve faced cancer—whether you’re in active treatment or remission—you’ve likely encountered scananxiety. That creeping sense of dread before your next scan or check-up. It’s the fear that something might have changed, even when you feel fine. It’s normal. It’s real. And it can be overwhelming. Here are three ways...

Move over Dr Google, there’s a new online friend in town. Turning to AI for relationship advice is fast becoming THE trend for 2025. But should we be relying on a machine to decide big life questions like “will leaving my husband be a great idea or a terrible mistake?”...

In this edition, our Editor, Claudia Butjerevic, reviews a powerful book on domestic violence written by a local author. It’s troubling that despite repeated calls from our leaders, we’re still having the same conversations. Domestic violence robs individuals of dignity, autonomy, and security, with scars lasting a lifetime. Now is...

As the chill of winter sets in here in Sydney, there's nothing quite like sinking into a cozy chair. For many, especially seniors, a rise recliner offers more than just comfort; it's a gateway to greater independence. So, how do you pick your perfect winter perch? First, let's talk motors....

If you think about everything in life, the more we achieve the more we desire, it is part of our nature. So, it seems inevitable we will always be envious of someone because of it.  In every conversation we are constantly reminded of the achievements of others, who has a...

Do we ever think of the benefit of simply believing?  It seems almost too simple to fathom.  Our relationship with belief is something that evolves through life, a bond that we savour, and a bond that we constantly question.  Believing is one of the hardest things to fathom, as our...

What an unexpected, wild ride our federal election has been.  With a disastrous outcome for the Liberals, the results have stumped media commentators and political pundits alike. What’s more, the nailbiter is not yet through—our own backyard is still left on a razor’s edge. Bradfield’s candidates Gisele Kapterian and Nicolette...

On May 3, Australian voters delivered Prime Minister Anthony Albanese a thumping re-election—some dubbing it “a win for the ages”. Labor has won 94 seats, compared to 43 for the Coalition, which is the largest seat share Labor has ever attained. The last time Labor secured such a win was...

As I’ve said many times, I never expected to run for federal politics. It wasn’t something I had planned for, nor did I think I would be here today reflecting on an extraordinary campaign. But the results in Berowra tell a very clear story: this seat is no longer the...