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Docklands bomb survivor recognised for helping others during Covid pandemic

Jonathan Ganesh has received the Pandemic Response Medal for his efforts during the pandemic.

The Independent UK

MOT backlogs: 'Positive progress' towards additional test centres, says MLA

Extra staff and plans for additional test centres welcomed

Belfast Live

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Driving and vehicle test fees could be set to increase in NI under new proposals

A public consultation has been opened on the plans

Belfast Live

Veteran injury claims sit in a holding pattern

While veterans were praised for their service on Anzac Day, tens of thousands remain injured or sick and can't get their cases assessed

The Canberra Times

Who is eligible for the $500 energy bill relief payment? It depends on where you live

The federal government had to negotiate different agreements with each state and territory, so it's a little complicated. Let's look at how much you might get slashed off your bill, depending on where you live.

ABC News

Australian veterans more likely to die by suicide than in service over the period of the Afghanistan war

Many veterans such as Lee Sarich struggle to get the assistance and support they should receive when they return from conflict. It can have deadly consequences.

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Missile focus of Defence Strategic Review indicates shift away from peacekeeping, veteran says

Australia's Defence Strategic Review, which calls for the country to increase its missile capabilities, indicates a shift away from peacekeeping, army veteran James Brown tells Q+A.

ABC News

Where Australians can commemorate Anzac Day in each capital city this year

Final preparations are underway for Anzac Day ceremonies across the nation to commemorates the courage and sacrifice of the Anzacs.

The New Daily

Female veterans call for targeted support to break down barriers to seeking help after service

The rate of suicide for ex-service women is 127 per cent higher than the general population. Despite the alarming statistic, and the diverse experiences of women in the military, female veterans are finding it hard to find targeted support.

ABC News

Psychiatrists back veterans' calls for better access to mental health support

The Victorian branch of Australia's peak body for psychiatrists is calling for the federal government to simplify the way providers treat veterans.

ABC News

Veteran, defence records made easier to access

How veterans and defence force personnel request access to information will change, as the government implements more recommendations from the royal commission.

AAP

MOTs in NI latest as long waits remain despite record number of tests being carried out

Some MOT centres are offering earliest dates in June and July unless a cancellation appears

Belfast Live

Veterans unite to call for federal government to improve access to mental health support

In an unprecedented push, three regional Victorian veterans organisations are calling for improved access to mental health support for former military personnel.

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Lack of mental health support for war veteran in jail

An ex-soldier is unlikely to receive the mental health treatment he needs in the foreseeable future in a Queensland jail, a Supreme Court judge has found.

The Guardian - AU

Veterans are being forced to pay for healthcare that should be free as GPs opt out

Some clinics not accepting the gold card that entitles war veterans to free healthcare as rebates fail to keep up with cost of delivering care

The Guardian - AU

Veterans paying for service-related healthcare as GPs stop accepting rebate

Lack of timely and affordable medical care across Australia is exacerbating chronic health issues and causing mental distress among veterans, advocate says

ABC News

Veteran leaves 'life-saving' assistance dog at government office after refusal to help pay for care

A traumatised Afghanistan veteran says he has been forced to surrender his beloved support dog because the Department of Veterans' Affairs will not pay for its care while he travels overseas for work.

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Canberra GP clinic asks defence veterans to pay for treatment, saying white card funding too low to recover costs

A Canberra surgery has told patients it will refuse Department Veterans' Affairs cards as payment, as it doesn't cover its costs.

ABC News

Veteran Shaun Spain, who took his life, blamed Department of Veterans' Affairs

Shaun Spain spent 15 years in the army and completed five tours in East Timor, Afghanistan and Iraq. Before he died, he left a note.

Belfast Live

MOTs in NI: Latest update from DVA reveals testing capacity now exceeding pre-Covid levels

MOT tests were suspended several times over the past two years, leaving many drivers facing long waits for appointments

The New Daily

Ask the Expert: How to take advantage of salary sacrifice

One of the big advantages of salary sacrifice is that the more you do it, the more income tax is saved, so you can then afford to do more.

Belfast Live

NI taxis: Bosses highlight further decline as 61 operators leave industry in two years

There are now 1,290 fewer taxi licences compared to 2020

Belfast Live

NI's 'broken MOT system' needs substantial change and investment

It's claimed the current backlog is compromising road safety and will inevitably lead to an increase in road casualties

Belfast Live

MOT Northern Ireland: Latest update from DVA amid long waiting times for appointments

Many drivers have been waiting for up to six months and travelling hundreds of miles to secure an appointment

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