Push for national fertility plan as birth rate dives A national plan for fertility care could equalise Australians' access to IVF services, regardless of which state they live, an expert says. AAP · Sep 14, 2024
Asher-Smith ends season on high as Dobson surges to Diamond League win Dina Asher-Smith finished second behind Julien Alfred in the women’s 100m, while Charlie Dobson was a shock 80-1 winner in the men’s 400m The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2024
Robert De Niro says he has ‘no choice’ but to ‘embrace’ aging ‘Embrace whatever you’ve been given,’ the actor says The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2024
Hospital bosses ‘truly sorry’ for delay in contacting police over Lucy Letby, inquiry hears Former bosses at the Countess of Chester Hospital have also apologised to the families of victims at the inquiry into the murders by Lucy Letby The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2024
Modern secondhand clothes are often considered ‘dirty’ but vintage garments aren’t – certain assumptions limit sustainable fashion As a teenager in post-USSR Ukraine, I vividly remember visiting secondhand clothes shops. For the elderly, the biggest obstacle to accepting secondhand clothes wasn’t just the lingering smell of naphthalene – a potent chemical with a strong mothball odour used for sanitation which is hard to remove even by washing… The Conversation · Sep 13, 2024
What would it take to bring Prince Harry back into the royal fold? Recently the prince has marked his milestone 40th birthday, and he is returning to the UK today — but will he see the King or his brother while in the country? Luciana Bellini asks royal insiders whether he can really make his way back into The Firm Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2024
Lucy Letby: ex-hospital bosses ‘truly sorry’ for delay in reporting concerns Thirlwall inquiry hears apology from four former senior managers for failing to contact police sooner The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2024
Prince Harry's 40th birthday: Duke of Sussex says his mission is 'doing good in the world' ahead of milestone Duke of Sussex says he is ‘excited’ to mark milestone on Sunday after feeling ‘anxious’ to turn 30 Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2024
Citizens’ jury in England backs assisted dying for terminally ill Twenty out of 28 say law should be changed, with parliament expected to debate issue in coming months The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2024
Prince Harry's 40th birthday plans: How the Duke of Sussex will celebrate his milestone Prince Harry is about to turn 40 but has revealed he has already received the “best gift” of his life in his children. Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2024
Britain's state-funded health system must 'reform or die,' prime minister says British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the country's much-loved but overstretched health system is in critical condition and must “reform or die.” The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2024
Grattan on Friday: Coalition backs Labor’s heavy lifting on aged care, hoping to reap the benefit down the track In agreeing earlier to the Albanese government’s changes to the NDIS and now endorsing its aged care reforms, Peter Dutton is calculating it’s easier for Labor than the Coalition to find big savings that produce serious “losers”. The Conversation · Sep 12, 2024
Australia’s aged care overhaul: what are the changes, and will you have to pay more? A new means-testing formula, more funding to remain at home and help for providers – here’s what you should know The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2024
Afternoon Update: Major aged care reforms announced; more anti-war rallies in Melbourne; and the VMAs black carpet Anthony Albanese says the reforms are ‘once in a generation’ as he thanks Coalition for ‘constructive engagement’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2024
AAP · Sep 12, 2024 'Tragic flaws' in Qld assisted dying law, coroner finds A coroner has found serious flaws around Queensland's voluntary assisted dying safeguards led to a man having access to fatal drugs meant for someone else.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2024 Trade union drops National Care Service support over pay concerns A TRADE union has withdrawn its support from the Scottish Government's proposed National Care Service ...
International Business Times · Sep 11, 2024 French Cities, Schools Shake Off Name Of Charity Icon Accused Of Abuse Cities and villages across France are scrambling to rid themselves of plaques while schools are moving to change their names following a raft of posthumous sexual abuse accusations against a charity icon who was showered with accolades in his lifetime.
AAP · Sep 11, 2024 Genetics will no longer pose barrier to life insurance Life insurers will no longer be able to discriminate against Australians based on their genetics when underwriting their plans.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2024 Marjorie Taylor Greene accuses Cuomo of ‘murdering’ New Yorkers at angry Covid hearing Former governor defended his decision and criticized then-president Trump for Covid-19 protocol failures
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2024 King Charles III to visit Australia and Samoa in a test of stamina after cancer diagnosis King Charles III is preparing to visit Australia and Samoa next month
International Business Times · Sep 10, 2024 Frenchman On Trial For Mass Rape Of Wife To Testify Wednesday A Frenchman being tried for recruiting strangers to rape his drugged wife will be back in court to testify on Wednesday after being admitted to hospital, the presiding judge at his trial said.
Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2024 Prince William reveals delight at 'good news' that Kate's cancer treatment has finished Royal fans cheered Prince William on Tuesday as he made his first public appearance since the news broke that Kate had completed her cancer treatment.
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2024 The UK hospital where a nurse was convicted of murdering 7 babies faces investigation An English hospital where a neonatal nurse was convicted of murdering seven babies and trying to kill seven others is facing an inquiry into how she was able to harm so many children
Kiplinger · Sep 9, 2024 Aging in Place Will Be Big Business for Home Builders Many people will be looking to make their homes aging-friendly in the years to come.
AAP · Sep 9, 2024 National power-of-attorney laws needed to stop abuse A report by the Human Rights Commission has called for the creation of nationally consistent power-of-attorney laws to better protect the vulnerable.