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Actor Peter Phelps reveals his grandfather's war-time tale

News IT'S MARCH 1942 and the world is at war. Tom Phelps was a carpenter in the New Guinea highlands goldfields. No one expected the Japanese to invade the Pacific.

Living well on little is possible in these 3 destinations

Travel Have you ever considered living well, but quite cheaply, overseas?

Take a journey to Holland without leaving Coffs Harbour

Travel A miniature Dutch village exists in the heart of Coffs Harbour.

What happens to jointly owned shares when I die?

Money Unravelling joint ownership of shares requires several steps.

Seniors News

Tips for all year round heart health

Health MANAGING our heart health during winter is really about following a set of basic actions that will benefit our health all year round.

Single, but ready to mingle? The spot to meet senior women

News WARWICK boasts highest ratio of single women aged 80-84 in Australia but not all are on the lookout for new romance.

Friendship, laughter and learning all part of Probus life

News FRIENDSHIP, getting out and enjoying life; that's what members of one of the newest Probus clubs, North Gold Coast, say Probus is all about.

Sunshine Coast man named father of year

News FIFTY-FIVE year old father-of-three and grandfather-of-one, Darin Browne, has been named the Sunshine Coast's top Dad.

Author Terry Quinn has got the scoop

News Rather than play golf in retirement, 66 year-old Terry Quinn has written his first novel, The Scoop, which is a gripping action-packed thriller.

When a blanket is much more than a comfort

News SUSIE Leonardi started sewing just nine years ago and she wants others to get on board and help out with her sensory blankets for dementia sufferers.

Network News

Managed funds: Look around, shop around

Turnbull finally claims victory on energy policy

Mentoring tips from seven-time world champion

New memorial a stark reminder for war hero Harry Smith

Travel

State's top motorsport event revs up history

Travel IF you can imagine racing through the streets in a 1967 McLaren M1B Can-am sports car, you need to get yourself to Leyburn for the Historic Leyburn Sprints.

Retiring overseas? Test the waters with a holiday in Spain

Travel Travel and give retirement overseas a trial.

Oui, Oui: The top reasons to travel to Lyon

Travel Why you'll fall in love with this historic town.

New service makes special needs travel easier

News Specialist agency will help research, plan and book the trip.

Head to the warm top end for winter holidays

Travel Enjoy arts, ancient stories, festivals and adventures in the Top End

Isle of Pines: The beautiful gem of New Caledonia

Travel Discover paradise on the Isle of Pines.

Be merry and make new friends on pre-Christmas tour

Travel Make international friends on this southern Australian wine tour.

Entertainment

Honey Badger rejects girl mid-pash

TV SHE was publicly rejected during a terrible kiss. And now one contestant on The Bachelor has told a lie so inaccurate it has rocked the mansion.

Why Camilla’s ready for her royal promotion

Celebrity SHE’S been a relatively quiet figure in the high-profile royal family for years, but the Duchess of Cornwall will be firmly in the spotlight in the not-too-distant...

Seinfeld spills on turning down $100 million offer

Celebrity Does Jerry Seinfeld regret turning down six-figure offer?

What's on the big screen this week

Movies Jason Statham battles a prehistoric giant in The Meg.

Karl Stefanovic’s family upset by ex-wife’s claims

Celebrity Cassandra Thorburn reveals how she moved on.

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Finance

Double the gains on your tax refund with smart choices

Money GETTING money back from the government is always something to celebrate, and it's not often we receive a lump sum windfall.

Expert advice: Learn to make better investment decisions

Money What exposure to growth investments should I be looking to have?

Going green can be good for the pocket and the community

Money It can make good financial sense to consider environmental concerns.

Tips to help choose between active and passive investments

News Learn some key financial and investment choice lessons.

Lifestyle

Isuzu unveils monster ute that looks like a Transformer

Motoring There is one thing that sets this Isuzu version apart from the other super utes.

The insane Porsche sports car F1 drivers buy

Motoring Aussie ace Mark Webber has one in his garage.

Impressive improvements for updated Hyundai Tucson

Motoring The 2018 model Hyundai Tucson is more than a facelift.

Residents feel empowered by innovative program

News TriCare program takes inspiration from Montessori principles

PINT-SIZE BATTLE: Toyota Yaris versus Kia Picanto

Motoring Two pint-sizers go head-to-head.

This is the best selling car Australians have never heard of

Motoring While the HiLux dominates Down Under, Ford is on top globally.

ROAD TEST: VW’s new Polo small car is one of the best buys

Motoring Just how good is the VW Polo? It's delightful.

Health

Grab a paddle and see the world anew

Lifestyle TODAY'S over-50s are more active and healthy than ever, and are looking for new interests and activities to keep them happy and well - like kayaking.

Rural programs help health service provider claim top award

Health “They are making such a difference in our customers lives.”

Doctors asked to drop the C-word

Health Overuse of the word “cancer” is leading to high anxiety.

Here’s proof we’re obsessed with sleep

Health A record number of people are posting about sleep.