Friday, 10 April 2026 07:02
MORE AGED CARE BEDS WELCOMED
AGEING Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s $115M investment to expand aged care beds, targeting key regions to ease hospital pressure. The funding supports faster delivery of new capacity, but leaders warn it falls short of demand. With Australia’s ageing population growing rapidly, far more beds are needed annually. The initiative is seen as a positive first step, but not a complete solution to the looming aged care shortfall.
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Friday, 10 April 2026 07:00
SUPPORT FOR TRAVELLERS IN CONFLICT ZONES
TRAVEL insurers are providing 24/7 support to Australians affected by the Middle East conflict, including medical assistance and help with disruptions. Policies may be extended due to airport closures, and travellers are urged to contact insurers or lodge claims. While war-related losses are typically excluded, other claims remain covered. The Insurance Council of Australia has declared the conflict a Significant Event, coordinating industry, government, and response efforts.
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Thursday, 09 April 2026 11:58
IT'S NOT THE DEBT BUT THE DELAY
And there are paths through it
MICHAEL MOON
MOST businesses with ATO debt don't collapse because the number was too big. They collapse because they waited too long to do anything about it.
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