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Alfred catastrophe declaration prioritises insurance claims

Tropical Cyclone Alfred and the related severe weather event in South-East Queensland and northern New South Wales has been declared an insurance catastrophe, allowing

DV offenders rise as overall numbers hit record low

Australia recorded the lowest number of criminal offenders in more than 16 years last year, but domestic violence offenders still increased. New data from the Australian

New focus on food security in regional communities

Reducing the cost of essential groceries and building a nutrition workforce are among the measures included in a national strategy to improve food security in

Gaining health, not losing weight, key to obesity battle

The fight against obesity needs to be focussed on gaining health, not losing weight, according to Australia’s doctors. The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP),

Guide to make homes more “dementia-friendly”

A new interactive guide aims to help people with dementia live more independently, for longer, in their homes. Dementia Australia CEO Tanya Buchanan said the interactive

Mental health rehab centre opens on Gold Coast

A $122 million live-in facility for adults with complex mental health issues has opened on the Gold Coast. The Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU), at the

Extra scope for low-cost legal support for business

Small businesses can now access low-cost legal support for an expanded range of disputes. Federal Small Business Minister Julie Collins said $2.6 million had been

Expert advice on how to prepare for a cyclone

By Yetta Gurtner Tropical Cyclone Alfred is predicted to make landfall between Noosa and Brisbane overnight on Thursday as a Category 2 system. The Australian Bureau of

$400 million voucher plan to boost health outcomes

One million vulnerable Australians would have easier access to health and fitness support through a voucher program being promoted by Olympic champion Duncan

Free online mental health support program expanded

Almost $30 million will be invested in a free program for adults experiencing complex mental illness and trauma. SANE CEO Rachel Green said a grant of $27.3 million,

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