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Seniors fight back against scammers

Seniors fight back against scammers

Crime They’re seen as big targets for scammers because of their wealth and age, but senior Australians are getting better at resisting criminals chasing their money.

  • 21st Jul 2019 1:41 PM
Another celebrity chef sued over wages

Another celebrity chef sued over wages

Business Another celebrity chef has found themselves facing litigation

Flights stopped over security scare

Flights stopped over security scare

Politics Airlines have temporarily suspended flights in and out

Russian capsule arrives at space station

Russian capsule arrives at space station

Technology A Russian space capsule has docked at the ISS

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    Life inside America’s toughest prison

    Crime Drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman will serve his life sentence in America’s notorious ADX Supermax — “a prison not designed for humanity”.

    ‘ONE GIANT CON JOB’: Australia’s ‘sneaky’ $1b-a-year rort

    ‘ONE GIANT CON JOB’: Australia’s ‘sneaky’ $1b-a-year rort

    News For the past four years and four months, the Government has been screwing thousands of Aussies out of “hundreds of millions” of dollars.

    King Tut’s curse fears re-emerge

    King Tut’s curse fears re-emerge

    News King Tutankhamun’s sarcophagus has been moved for the first time in 100 years but many believe the remains could unleash a deadly curse.

    Dad who murdered entire family will die in jail

    Dad who murdered entire family will die in jail

    Crime A MAN who murdered his three young children, wife and mother-in-law will die in jail after a judge sentenced him for the exceptionally horrific crime.

    ‘George Calombaris still owes me $2000’

    ‘George Calombaris still owes me $2000’

    News A former waitress at one of George Calombaris’ restaurants claims she’s still owed $2000 and wants him taken off MasterChef.

    Qld to name, shame private aged-care homes

    Qld to name, shame private aged-care homes

    News The Queensland government says it will name and shame private aged-care homes that don't publish their staffing ratios.

    Travel

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      Pretty postcards from picturesque Paris

      Travel Paris is renowned as the city of love - and on both my visits I've fallen head over heels.

      Cruise the oceans with film critic David Stratton

      Cruise the oceans with film critic David Stratton

      Travel If you keen on films, you will enjoy this exceptional voyage.

      Epic Aussie rail journey spans this vast continent

      Epic Aussie rail journey spans this vast continent

      Travel This trip will take you from one side of the continent to the other.

      Nowhere else on earth like land of fire and ice

      Nowhere else on earth like land of fire and ice

      Travel Iceland has the most dramatic scenery

      Sensory tours for sight impaired

      Sensory tours for sight impaired

      Travel Travellers with sight loss can now visit iconic east coast sites.

      The Browns have been on the road for over 60 years

      The Browns have been on the road for over 60 years

      Travel Age has made no difference to travel plans for Coast couple.

      Village sites older than pyramids, Stonehenge

      Village sites older than pyramids, Stonehenge

      Travel Discover the historic treasures of the remarkable Orkney Islands

      Entertainment

      First trailer for Top Gun sequel drops

      First trailer for Top Gun sequel drops

      Movies Tom Cruise has surprised fans by unveiling the first look at the much-hyped Top Gun sequel, 33 years after the original’s release.

      MasterChef judge underpaid staff $7.8m

      MasterChef judge underpaid staff $7.8m

      Celebrity George Calombaris has been slapped with a $200,000 fine after admitting to underpaying staff at his restaurants nearly $8 million.

      Anh brought to tears by star’s heartbreak

      Anh brought to tears by star’s heartbreak

      TV Anh Do broke down as his celebrity painting subject opened about the most painful...

      Furious Micallef slams ABC ‘idiots’

      Furious Micallef slams ABC ‘idiots’

      TV Star slams ABC TV for airing wrong episode of Mad As Hell

      What's on the big screen this week

      What's on the big screen this week

      Movies AFTER all the hype, is The Lion King remake worth seeing?

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        Finance

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          The dark side of lower interest rates

          News There is a dark side to today's super-low interest rates...they can encourage us to load up with more debt.

          Computer hacking is not a victimless crime

          Computer hacking is not a victimless crime

          Business Cyber-related crimes are a major concern for financial markets.

          Car buyers to be refunded for dodgy cover

          Car buyers to be refunded for dodgy cover

          Money Watchdog ASIC has uncovered some very questionable practices.

          There's a reason you may be in the dark about super changes

          There's a reason you may be in the dark about super changes

          Money Time you read the correspondence from your super fund.

          Lifestyle

            New fire-breathing SUV revealed

            New fire-breathing SUV revealed

            Motoring This performance vehicle was banned from sale in Australia by its maker because it is too hot here, but not anymore it seems.

            Global emergency: Ebola crisis spreads

            Global emergency: Ebola crisis spreads

            Health The deadly Ebola crisis has morphed into an international health emergency, with...

            This could be our cheapest electric car

            This could be our cheapest electric car

            Motoring This SUV could be about to break down an EV barrier.

            Dementia research gets $21m in fed funds

            Dementia research gets $21m in fed funds

            Health More than a dozen projects will receive a total of $21 million

            Controversial parking rule sparks furious debate

            Controversial parking rule sparks furious debate

            News Are all three cars legally parked?

            8900 steps could delay Alzheimer's: Study

            8900 steps could delay Alzheimer's: Study

            Health Taking 8900 steps a day could help fight cognitive decline

            Endometriosis discovery takes us closer to finding a cure

            Endometriosis discovery takes us closer to finding a cure

            Health The condition's cause has remained a mystery until now.

            Health

              Healthy living may reduce dementia risk

              Healthy living may reduce dementia risk

              Health A STUDY has found that people who practise healthy lifestyles can reduce the genetic risk of developing dementia.

              ‘Just black claws’: How flu turned deadly

              ‘Just black claws’: How flu turned deadly

              Health Parents tell of how a case of the flu almost killed their young daughter

              Don't let fear of your faeces kill you

              Don't let fear of your faeces kill you

              News THE "yuck factor" stops many from a potential life-saver.

              How to stay safe in winter

              How to stay safe in winter

              News The colder months mean an increase in falls for elderly.

              Talk’N’Thoughts

                Rural housing report uncovers needs of ageing population

                Rural housing report uncovers needs of ageing population

                Opinion THE latest report from leading community housing provider Horizon Housing is shining a light on lack of provision of appropriate housing in rural areas.

                Single, childless and 60; what's next?

                Single, childless and 60; what's next?

                Opinion Sixty is turning into a time of reflection for me and my friends.

                If the (squeaky) shoe fits, then I guess I have to wear it

                If the (squeaky) shoe fits, then I guess I have to wear it

                News A catchy nickname is almost mandatory to feel you belong around here

                Striking a pose turns out to be somewhat of a stretch

                Striking a pose turns out to be somewhat of a stretch

                News Who knew such strength was required to survive a yoga class?

                Talking election issues

                Talking election issues

                Lifestyle National Seniors launch budget submission.

                Clinging to self-esteem after coffee and lycra fail to blend

                Clinging to self-esteem after coffee and lycra fail to blend

                Opinion This time, cycling, lycra and coffee were anything but a perfect mix

                Mixing the past sad with the glad

                Mixing the past sad with the glad

                Lifestyle There must be a federal election on the calendar, soon.