The hidden burden of dementia

The hidden burden of dementia

Imagine waiting for your elderly mother to become hospitalised, so that she can get the care she needs. Daughter Catherine McKnight has lived through that wait. For the past ten years Ms McKnight has been caring for her elderly mother who was diagnosed with dementia...
Companies breach gambling protections

Companies breach gambling protections

In the past week, two gambling companies have been penalised by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for breaching self-exclusion laws, being fined for a combined total of $1,514,920. Unibet failed to close 954 accounts that had registered with the...
To teach or not to teach

To teach or not to teach

It was 3.30pm. The sun was glaring and the chorus of laughter had eased. As afternoon pick-up became a distant memory, Carolyn Anderson frantically rushed to the parking lot. She carried her pens, pictures, and phonics flash cards in her main bag. She also carried her...