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Friday, 12 August
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Patients to be slugged with higher costs to see a GP as more move to private billing
RISING COSTS: Medicare rebates are not keeping pace with practice costs, some GPs say. Picture: Mick Tsikas/AAP Photos
Nadine Morton
Minister apologises for failing veterans
Maeve Bannister
Veterans Affairs Minister Matt Keogh has apologised over the government's treatment of war veterans. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Fresh thinking gains industry award
Therese Murray
Organisations to help with power bonus applications
Want to apply for the Victorian $250 Power Saving Bonus but don't have a computer? Community organisations may be able to help.
How sweet the music was: Motown songwriter Dozier dies
REACH OUT: Motown songwriting king Lamont Dozier has died at 81. (EPA PHOTO)
We're still hopelessly devoted to Grease 44 years later
FAN FAVOURITE: Olivia Newton-John as 'Sandy' and John Travolta as 'Danny' during the final scene in Grease. Picture: Supplied
Nadine Morton
Unions welcome aged care wage rise support
Maeve Bannister
Unions have welcomed the federal government advocating for a pay rise for aged care workers. (Glenn Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)
From Cairns to Dubbo: this rally is a life changer
Eileen Wood
Aged care nurses should be trained in palliative care says peak body
Eileen Wood
Demand for palliative care in nursing home is expected to increase.
'Hi Mum', you're about to get scammed
Nadine Morton
SCAM: Example of the type of messages that scammers are sending to their victims. Picture: NSW Police
Vic wildlife carers can apply for government grants
Rehabilitators do vital work in protecting biodiversity. Photo David Clode, Unsplash
Superheroes of aged care to be thanked
Therese Murray
You might know your end-of-life wishes, but do your loved ones?
Eileen Wood
Make sure your plans are in place and your wishes known for the ultimate trip.
Watch those hovercraft fly, spin and thrill
HOVERNAUTS ARE GO: Competitors line up for a sprint event at Lake Bonney in 2019.
John Piggott
For trees are jolly good fellows
Snow gum, Mount Baw Baw National Park. Photo: Claire Gilder
Game on sports fans
TEAM WORK: Alice Springs Masters Games 2022 is set to go this October. photo: Facebook.

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Travel
In or out of water, the reef immerses
FOR STARTERS: Green Island, a soft adventure playground off the coast of Cairns, offers a perfect introduction to the reef.
Sue Preston
Ziebell's chuffed about new grant
SOUNDS GOOD: Ziebell's Farmhouse Museum and Heritage Garden will upgrade audio-visual equipment with the help of a new grant. Photo: David Johns
Seafood festival returns to Mallacoota
Health
Patients to be slugged with higher costs to see a GP as more move to private billing
RISING COSTS: Medicare rebates are not keeping pace with practice costs, some GPs say. Picture: Mick Tsikas/AAP Photos
Nadine Morton
Tumour bank helps fight aggressive cancer
Nick Gibbs
Professor Bryan Day hopes QIMR's brain tumour bank will be a valuable resources for researchers. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)
Indigenous palliative care kits on Country
Aaron Bunch
Culturally-appropriate palliative care kits will be provided to remote Indigenous communities. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Recommended
Experience a New Zealand coach holiday with Grand Pacific Tours
Samsung has launched latest foldable technology in Galaxy Unpacked event
Ash Lieberman
The highly anticipated Unpacked events showcase the best in Samsung innovation. Photo: Supplied.
Remarkable women in bloom at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
A floral tribute to Elizabeth I at Fleurs de Villes, Covent Garden on display in London. Picture: Supplied
Lifestyle
Fresh thinking gains industry award
Therese Murray
Tips for downsizing your home
A HELPING HAND: ACH Group's Nat Johncock said the best thing is to be prepared to downsize with some careful research.
Ol' Moonface takes centre stage again
OVER THE MOON: Patti Newton said she was honoured her husband had been recognised in this way.
Finance
Organisations to help with power bonus applications
Want to apply for the Victorian $250 Power Saving Bonus but don't have a computer? Community organisations may be able to help.
'Hi Mum', you're about to get scammed
Nadine Morton
SCAM: Example of the type of messages that scammers are sending to their victims. Picture: NSW Police
'How much do I need to retire?' ... Why it's a silly question
Noel Whittaker
There are many factors to consider when coming up with a dollar-figure for retirement. Picture: Shutterstock.
Entertainment
Book review: A Gypsy In Auschwitz: How I Survived the Horrors of the Forgotten Holocaust
Therese Murray
Killer stage adaptation is to die for
ALL KILLER, NO FILLER: Tom Rees, Andrew ODonnell, Andy Markland, Shirley Toohey, Peter Neaves, Del Edwards, Patrick Ragan and Alan Kennedy (pictured left to right) are set to star in The Ladykillers at Perth's Harbour Theatre. Photo: Rob Tagliaferri
How sweet the music was: Motown songwriter Dozier dies
REACH OUT: Motown songwriting king Lamont Dozier has died at 81. (EPA PHOTO)
National and International News
India to miss renewable energy goal
India won't reach its end-of-year renewable energy targets until mid-2023, the government says. (AP PHOTO)
Sibi Arasu • 10m ago
Trump calls nuclear weapons issue 'a hoax'
1hr ago
Substantial public interest surrounds the search of Donald Trump's home, US AG Merrick Garland says. (AP PHOTO)
Drought declared in England amid heatwave
Farouq Suleiman • 2hrs ago
Parts of England and Wales are now in the middle of a four-day "extreme heat" alert. (EPA PHOTO)