Guess who’s coming to dinner?
Dinner with their Royal Highnesses, that is… The Australian newspaper on Wednesday printed a list…More
Author: Christopher Baynes
Christopher Baynes
Chris Baynes is a columnist and publisher of Frank & Earnest. He is also the publisher of Villages.com.au, the leading national directory of retirement villages and aged care services in Australia.
Yes, it is probably time Australia became a republic
Prince Charles will be our king but does anyone really care? The irony was delicious.…More
21st century e-health system – coming soon!
The government wants your health records accessible on your phone – and they want it…More
Grey divorce not such a trend in Australia
The media would have us believe that ‘grey divorce’ is a major trend, led by…More
Why are we still paying for retired public figures
When is enough enough? When do we say to retired politicians, governors and other public…More
A dementia cure within ten years?
Some good news: The medical world has targeted 2025 as the year that a dementia…More
How stable is your your home care provider?
If you receive home care, you had better start preparing for the possibility of shopping…More
Dear Mark Scott, I have grave concerns about your ABC
[Opinion] This letter has been sent to the ABC’s managing director, Mark Scott, by the…More
Aged care places held back by zoning laws
“What we all need to do is raise our voices with politicians to create new…More
Social impact investing – a win for all
The NSW government is paying investors 8.9 per cent return on the $7 million they gave in 2013 to protect 66 children at risk. It is the first example of a new wave called social impact investing – and it is working right across the world.
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