Leaders agree on ‘general direction’ for 11.5 bln euros in savings for 2013-14, no more cuts this year.

A medical practice in NSW that charges smokers $10 extra to see a GP have been criticised for discriminating against those that need the care the most.

Call to relax immigration laws.

New figures from Commonwealth Bank show the annual average pace of housing appreciation in Australia has been 1.8 per cent since the financial crisis.

If you thought the Olympics lacked a few sports, Sunshine Height Primary school will be showcasing some new events the Olympic committee might like to consider.

A Greek Australian health professional has created a new lifestyle program that educates hospital patients of the benefits of a healthy diet to reduce stress and anxiety.

Alzheimer’s Australia NSW has launched a monthly cafe for dementia patients and their carers to meet in the area of St George, New South Wales.

Socialist leader Evangelos Venizelos called on any cadres of his beleaguered party who want to leave or set up a separate grouping to do so.

Coalition leaders meet Wednesday to mull cuts, which some ministers are resisting.

Health Minister Andreas Lykourentzos told a conference that the government’s aim is for state pharmaceutical expenditure to decline to 2.88 billion euros.