An elderly woman lost control of her car whilst trying to park it at the Village on the Downs, ploughing into a wall. Sadly she was killed and six others injured, including an 83-year-old man suffering severe chest and stomach injuries.
66 recipients of Aged Care Capital Assistance Program grants announced
The Australia Government has announced 66 recipients of its Aged Care Capital Assistance Program with grants worth $300 million. The largest - a grant of more than $50 million - has gone to Southern Cross Care (QLD) to build a new 94-bed residential care home in Broken Hill, NSW.