82-year-old man who wants to learn to swim has his wish fulfilled

In Dream Dancer, storyteller Michael Preston gives voice to an elderly former ballerina reflecting on a life shaped by ambition, love and sacrifice. It is a powerful meditation on memory, loss and what remains after the curtain falls. Read More

The world has lost a music legend in Dolly Parton, who has died at 80 after a “brief battle” with cancer. She’s remembered for her twanging country vocals, decades of hit recordings, Grammys, Emmys and a liberal splash of acting. But the biggest legacy Parton leaves is her songwriting, and three songs define her more than any others. Read More

The government plans to track all prescriptions via My Health Record and a future National Medicines Record. Aimed at reducing unsafe use, these reforms could reshape how Australians manage multiple medications. Read More