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Court case continues for cop who tasered elderly woman

Court case continues for cop who tasered elderly woman

Prosecutors have confirmed a brief of evidence has been provided to lawyers for a police officer charged after tasering a 95-year-old woman in a nursing home.

Cop who allegedly tasered 95-year-old remains on bail

Cop who allegedly tasered 95-year-old remains on bail

Cop who allegedly tasered 95-year-old remains on bail

Cop who allegedly tasered 95-year-old remains on bail

A NSW police officer charged with recklessly causing grievous bodily harm after allegedly tasering a 95-year-old has faced court in person.

Unpaid carers are 'unsung heroes' of care economy

Unpaid carers are 'unsung heroes' of care economy

Unpaid carers are 'unsung heroes' of care economy

Unpaid carers are 'unsung heroes' of care economy

As Australians live longer and more people deal with dementia, unpaid carers say they need greater support to keep the care economy afloat.

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'Substandard' care at aged home before fall death

'Substandard' care at aged home before fall death

A coroner has criticised an aged care home in Hobart for substandard care provided to an 82-year-old resident who died in hospital after a bed fall.

'Milestone' reached on 24/7 nurses in aged care homes

'Milestone' reached on 24/7 nurses in aged care homes

Nurses were in residential aged care homes almost the entire time at facilities nationwide, with the federal government declaring the achievement a "milestone".

Rich Aussies might have to pay for aged care with super

Rich Aussies might have to pay for aged care with super

Wealthy Australians might need to save a portion of their superannuation to pay for their own aged care as the government looks for ways to fund the sector.

Aged care task force considers all funding options

Aged care task force considers all funding options

An expert group tasked with examining aged care will seek community feedback on potential changes to boost funding levels and strengthen the sector.

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'You are going to get tasered,' cop allegedly told gran

'You are going to get tasered,' cop allegedly told gran

'You are going to get tasered,' cop allegedly told gran

'You are going to get tasered,' cop allegedly told gran

Court documents reveal NSW Constable Kristian White allegedly warned a 95-year-old dementia patient before using a crass term and tasering her.

Aged care residents face off against home provider

Aged care residents face off against home provider

Aged care residents face off against home provider

Aged care residents face off against home provider

Nine aged care residents are defying requests to vacate their retirement home, with the facility's provider accused of "changing its story to suit its goals."

Bail tightened for cop accused of tasering grandmother

Bail tightened for cop accused of tasering grandmother

Bail tightened for cop accused of tasering grandmother

Bail tightened for cop accused of tasering grandmother

A senior constable accused of tasering a 95-year-old grandmother has had minimal bail conditions imposed as his case progresses through the courts.

Magistrate blasts accused Taser cop not fronting court

Magistrate blasts accused Taser cop not fronting court

Magistrate blasts accused Taser cop not fronting court

Magistrate blasts accused Taser cop not fronting court

A magistrate has blasted a decision for the police officer accused of tasering a 95-year-old grandmother not to appear in person before court over the incident.

Task force to bring aged care back from the brink

Task force to bring aged care back from the brink

Task force to bring aged care back from the brink

Task force to bring aged care back from the brink

The future of aged care will focus on helping more Australians live in their own homes for longer and a new task force will examine how this can be paid for.

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