Human Interest
We believe that older people are undervalued in society, and we are doing everything we can to change that perception. Let's celebrate and bring to light the colourful lives and real stories of older people.
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The government wants trusts to pay a minimum 30% tax. What’s behind the changes?

Discretionary trusts are about to face a minimum 30% tax. The government says it’s about fairness between income from assets and income from work. Critics say the devil is in the detail. Here’s what’s changing and who it affects. Read More

Moving into a retirement home after a lifetime in the family home

After 48 years in the same house, Sarah is preparing to move into a retirement home following the loss of her husband. Storyteller Michael Preston recounts her final walk through the rooms and garden that hold a lifetime of family memories, reflecting on the life built within its walls. Read More

Would subsidising weight loss drugs make health care fairer?

Weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro can deliver significant results, but with monthly costs reaching hundreds of dollars, access often depends on what people can afford. Should Australia subsidise these medicines for people living with obesity, or invest more in prevention? Read More
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