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Many drivers have been waiting for up to six months and travelling hundreds of miles to secure an appointment

The government-run Open Arms counselling service helps more than 40,000 people, but the royal commission into defence suicide has heard many of its key governance policies are not up to date.

The Department for Infrastructure has issued a statement on public services

Renowned kidney dialysis provider DaVita (DVA) reported solid second-quarter results. The company is expected to witness massive growth in the coming quarters, backed by strength in DaVita Kidney Care and steady expansion in international markets. Moreover, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire holds nearly 38% stake in the company. However, is it too…

Urgent action needs to be taken to eliminate a backlog of compensation claims and make processes easier for veterans, the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide says in its interim report.

Madonna Paul's husband took his own life after a career in the Army. In dealing with the "cruel and "inhumane" Department of Veterans' Affairs, she was forced to retell the story, again and again, the royal commission into defence suicide hears.

The delays are due to a combination of Covid shutdowns and equipment issues

"I am told the waiting time to get a new one sent out is about as long as a piece of string"

Test centres are currently working through massive backlogs caused by equipment issues and Covid shutdowns

Tests have been suspended several times over the past two years, leaving many drivers facing long waits for appointments

The Department of Veterans' Affairs keeps secret a damning report on its own staff shortages and delays in processing compensation.