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Senior managers at St Basil’s aged care, where 50 died from Covid, can’t remember it all. Grieving loved ones can’t forget

Konstantin Kontis and Vicky Kos were compelled to testify at a coronial inquest resuming on the sixth anniversary of the tragedy

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OPINION - WFP (working from playground) is not a solution to the summer childcare crisis

New research reveals that 33 per cent of parents are taking Zoom calls beside the monkey bars. Eilidh Dorgan reports on the crippling childcare costs leading to this

Evening Standard

Primary schools to be told to identify children at risk of future unemployment

Exclusive: Neet crisis review to call for teachers to be asked to spot those at risk of leaving education jobless at 16

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Man denies murdering elderly woman during nursing home break-in

He will face a judge-alone trial in NSW Supreme Court next year.

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By day five of my labour, I didn’t want an ‘ideal birth’. I only wanted to survive

Yvette Cooper’s maternity reforms must change a system that too often fails women when they’re at their most vulnerable, says journalist and author Natalie Morris

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Organ Donation Group Accused of Trying To Harvest Organs From Patients Still Showing Signs of Life

US officials are moving to decertify Network for Hope over allegations it tried to recover organs from patients who still showed signs of life, claims the organisation strongly denies.

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California student Orion Greene, 16, spearheaded a seven-week blood cancer campaign in memory of his father; the team raised a record $1,234,579

Some legacies are counted in wealth or in achievement. Others are motivated by compassion, resilience and a determination to ensure no other family ever experiences the same heartbreak. For 16-year-old Orion Greene of San Rafael, Calif., his father's death became the impetus for a remarkable mission. In a record-shattering fundraising…

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Trump administration moves to shut down Kentucky organ donation group over safety concerns

RFK Jr accused the nonprofit of ‘persistent safety failures’

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“The Guy Who Is Saving The World”: 83 Things That Aged So Poorly, People Just Cringe At Them Now

Some things just get better with age. A nice bottle of fine wine, that plant that grew from a tiny seedling into a massive tree, and the bond you share with your best friend. But not everything gets better with time. Other things, unfortunately, do not age well. And here’s…

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'It will never end until we are in public hands': Mater staff slam lack of accountability

Report reveals 'higher than expected deaths' at the Mater.

Newcastle Herald

Scottish Government scheme recruits more than 100 care workers amid UK visa ban

A SCOTTISH Government scheme to sponsor “displaced” international care workers has helped employers recruit more than 100 staff.

The National (Scotland)

The Guardian view on funerals: the law must change following Robert Bush’s crimes

Editorial: An undertaker’s trial has exposed a regulatory blind spot. The public, as well as trade bodies, should be involved in shaping reform

The Guardian - UK

A New Medicare Rule Changes How Organ Recovery Costs Are Accounted For, with No Projected Effect on Waiting Lists

Medicare finalized changes to how organ procurement organizations account for costs. Here is what it does, and why it is unlikely to change transplant waits.

Medical Daily

Sandie Peggie employment tribunal appeal to proceed

SANDIE Peggie's appeal against the findings of an employment tribunal against NHS Fife has been allowed to proceed, her legal team has said.

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Concept images of controversial 2032 Brisbane Olympics precinct revealed – as it happened

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Pay rise for aged-care nurses amid dire worker shortage

The federal government hopes a milestone pay rise for aged-care workers will help attract and retain staff in a sector stretched by shortages.

Evening Standard

‘Hardest part is not knowing why’ – Son whose mother’s body was found at Legacy

Ron Marsh contacted Legacy Independent Funeral Directors when his mother Joyce Moulton died in September 2023, aged 98

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8 Signs You’ll Thrive in Retirement (Even If You're Afraid to Make the Leap)

Not sure if you're ready for the next step? Consider these indications of retirement readiness and see if you're more prepared than you think.

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After being told he looks good for his age, King Charles shares an honest joke about what aging is really like and things he can no longer do now

During the RHS Sandringham Flower Show, King Charles embraced the challenges of ageing with humor while discussing his cancer treatment and progress. His heartfelt remarks resonated, especially when he was likened to his mother, Queen Elizabeth. This appearance, alongside Queen Camilla, showcases his honest and approachable demeanor in royal engagements.

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Japanese population below 120 million for first time in decades

TOKYO - The number of Japanese people living in the country has fallen below 120 million for the first time in 42 years, government data showed Wednesday, as the nation confronts a low birth rate and an ageing society.

Medical Daily

Resident-on-Resident Abuse Is Now the Most Cited Form of Nursing Home Abuse in Federal Records

Federal inspectors cited nursing homes more for resident-on-resident abuse than any other type in early 2026, a KFF Health News analysis found.

Evening Standard

Assisted dying Bill MP says new law and better end-of-life care both possible

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will return to Parliament for debate in September.

The Guardian - UK

We must fix social care before allowing assisted dying, says Burnham

Introducing the legislation would be ‘very challenging’ until care system improved, PM says

The Independent UK

Funeral director spent £42,000 on Center Parcs and Italy holidays while stealing charity donations from grieving families

Robert Bush also sold false funeral plans worth more than £500,000 in total, covering more than 200 people

Evening Standard

Centenarian marks 105th birthday in style with 105 cards from around the world

Mary Davidson Smith said she had a ‘wonderful time’ reading the cards.

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