Western Victoria code red fire warning
Fire authorities are warning people not to be complacent during today's severe weather conditions.
View ArticleNursing homes facing crisis, say nurses, industry
There are fears some of Tasmania's nursing homes will have to close because of rising costs and staff shortages.
View ArticleMerger talks as nursing homes face crisis
Tasmanian nursing homes are considering mergers to cut costs.
View ArticleAged care nurses feeling the pressure
The aged care sector is grappling with a crisis and those on the front line are speaking out.
View ArticleAged care sector concern at wage rise
Tasmania's aged care sector is coming to terms with this week's wage rise granted to low paid workers.
View ArticleNo new nursing homes, industry warns
Tasmanians are being warned that no new aged care facilities will be built in the state to cater for future needs.
View ArticleReport urges more help for elderly
Tasmania's main welfare group has released a report backing more investment in health and home services for the elderly.
View ArticleBaby boomer retirement to hit gen Y pockets
It is predicted taxes will have to jump to support baby boomers as larger numbers retire.
View ArticleNW elderly opt for hospital over homes
Research shows older north-west Tasmanians are seeking hospital treatment at the highest rate in Australia.
View ArticleHow to build a billy cart.
Billy cart makers, from nine to ninety four, have been busy for the past few months on a project that culminated in the billycart derby at Montello Primary School this week.
View ArticleScientists on verge of dementia breakthrough
Researchers in Tasmania believe they have found a method to predict the onset of dementia.
View ArticleAged care provider firm on pay offer
The aged care provider at the centre of an industrial dispute in Tasmania insists it has offered the best pay deal possible.
View ArticleAged care staff urged to continue negotiations
Management at OneCare's Tasmanian nursing homes has urged striking workers to return to enterprise negotiations.
View ArticleIndustrial action hits nursing homes
Union members at another Tasmanian nursing home are set to walk off the job.
View ArticleUnion warns of more trouble in aged care sector
A long-running dispute over working conditions at Tasmania's four OneCare nursing homes has been settled but a union warns there is more trouble ahead.
View ArticleFears for elder abuse strategy
There are fears the development of Tasmania's $2.5 million elder abuse prevention strategy will be delayed by cuts in next week's budget.
View ArticleHealth warning over gastro outbreak
Tasmania's public heath authorities are warning of an outbreak of gastroenteritis at some institutions. They say most of the 11 cases recorded last month came from nursing homes, hospitals and a child...
View ArticleUnion slams ambulance delay
Tasmania's main health union has raised concerns about ambulance response times after the death of an elderly woman.
View ArticleElderly woman to be deported- with family
Gladys Jefferson, 96, flanked by her daughter, Bridget Grigg and her son-in-law, Paul Grigg. Mrs Jefferson is facing deportation back to the United Kingdom after being refused a visa.
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