14 h. ago If you’re heading to aged care, beware this common misconception

When is a lifetime cap not a cap? When it’s in the perennially confusing world of aged care.

Events

38 h. ago ‘Every dollar counts’: Westpac Rescue spends big on high teas, golf days, lavish balls

The service, which has announced an investigation into allegations of a toxic and unsafe workplace, splashes more on fundraising and events than other agencies.

Economics

48 h. ago My sister and I saw the collapse of care at a public hospital

I’m a Sydney GP. My sister once won a nurse of the year award. But what we witnessed over a week at a public hospital shocked us both.

Events

55 h. ago Screaming out for a reno, Nundah home in prized position sells for $1.5m

The three-bedroom house went under the hammer with no reserve at a packed in-room auction that the selling agent said had “such a good vibe”.

Politics

67 h. ago This tech giant is betting big on AI. But will companies pay for it?

AI agents are leading a “digital labour revolution”, this billionaire CEO says. But less than 5 per cent of his customers are paying for them.

Politics

3 d. ago I’m 24 and just inherited $300,000. Should I clear my HECS, or invest it?

Usually, the smartest thing to do with a windfall is invest it into super. But given your age, I would suggest a different avenue.

Politics

4 d. ago Jockey Zac Purton was going to retire. Everest champ Ka Ying Rising changed everything

The leading hoop wanted to pull the plug on his career at age 40. But Ka Ying Rising gave him a new sense of purpose, and that culminated in Saturday’s stunning Everest victory.

Politics

4 d. ago With Zelensky meeting, Trump makes clear his role in this conflict

On the back of the Gaza ceasefire, the US president believes more than ever that he can end wars. And he doesn’t care about the history, or the principles, at stake.

Politics

4 d. ago There’s a least bad time in your life to drink alcohol. And it’s not in old age

It’s associated with poor health outcomes, from premature ageing to a higher risk of stroke, but is there a time in your life when the impact of consuming alcohol is, well, not quite so bad?

Politics

5 d. ago Qld avoids credit rating downgrade. But state’s books ‘remain grim’

A leading credit rating agency warned Queensland’s debt would continue to spiral based on its “very weak” budgetary position.

Politics

5 d. ago He photographed Whitlam and Lingiari. Now he wants to play golf with Trump

Mervyn Bishop is a groundbreaking force in photojournalism, and it all started in Brewarrina at a young age with slides and a sheet strung up on the clothesline.

Politics

5 d. ago From the clothesline to the national spotlight, now a new home for iconic photographs

Mervyn Bishop is a groundbreaking force in photojournalism, and it all started in Brewarrina at a young age with slides and a sheet strung up on the clothesline.

Politics

5 d. ago Critics question taxpayer millions for Maggie Beer Foundation to improve food in aged care

Maggie Beer’s food mission has won millions in taxpayer funds, now it wants $15 million more. Critics in aged care want to see evidence it can drive real change.

Economics

5 d. ago What is the longest creek in Melbourne? Test yourself with The Age quiz

Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s quiz.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Money is not an issue’: Why this Everest owner couldn’t care less about $7million prize

Leung Shek-kong, the Hong Kong-based owner of favourite Ka Ying Rising, has plenty of motivation to win The Everest. But it has nothing to do with money.

Economics

6 d. ago Mushroom trial coverage, investigative work earn Age and Sydney Morning Herald 15 Walkley Awards nominations

The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald have amassed 15 Walkley Awards nominations in 12 categories.

Events

6 d. ago Essential workers are locked out of rentals, but Labor says WA is ‘being bold’ in housing

The latest Anglicare rental affordability report shows early childhood educators or hospitality workers could only afford less than 1 per cent of the available rentals in Perth – or 16 properties.

Society

6 d. ago This private school costs $24,000 a year. It says it can’t afford more staff to help kids with learning difficulties

Hamilton and Alexandra College has had to make cuts it never wanted to make, impacting daily school life for students and staff.

Economics

6 d. ago There were 17,000 rental properties available. A NSW teacher could afford just 550 of them

While almost three-quarters of NSW rental properties are in Greater Sydney, 99 per cent of them are out of reach of the essential workers who keep the city running.

Society

6 d. ago Brendan was looking for a Melbourne home. Then the agent asked for more money

Only a fraction of Melbourne’s rental listings are affordable to essential workers, a report has found.

Politics