A leading scientist has recommended that dementia be treated as an economic crisis as well as a health issue. Over 400,000 Australians live with dementia, and with an ageing population, this is expected to double by 2050. But dementia advocates say research funding in Australia lags behind other conditions, limiting access to life-changing dementia prevention and management programs.

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Folge vom 23.07.2025"We need the slip, slop, slap of brain health - now": Advocates call for new national approach to dementia
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Folge vom 23.07.2025'Big weapon' wielded to strengthen childcare safetyThe government is working to improve the childcare system in Australia, following serious allegations of abuse out of Melbourne. The bill would allow the government to cut off funding for centres who don't meet safety and quality standards. But some say it isn't enough.
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Folge vom 23.07.2025'A unique presence and fearless talent': Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76Stars of the music world and beyond are mourning the death of Ozzy Osbourne at the age 76, expressing affection and admiration for the heavy metal icon. Elton John called the Black Sabbath frontman a dear friend, a huge trailblazer and one of the funniest people he ever met.
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Folge vom 23.07.2025Concern grows over 'astonishing levels of desperation' for food in GazaHealth officials in Gaza say 15 people have died of starvation in 24 hours. The United Nations World Food Program says the hunger crisis has reached new and astonishing levels of desperation. Meanwhile, protesters in Tel Aviv are demanding an end to Israeli aid restrictions on Gaza, condemning what they have called Israel's policy of starvation.