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Wise words for satisfying post-work life

News HAPPY retirement is about far more than just whether we have enough money.

Death toll climbs to 40 with five victims in one day

Health Totals from NSW, Victoria, Queensland, SA, WA, Tasmania, ACT and NT

Body bags fill hallway in horrifying scenes

News Deaths overwhelm hospital in New York City

L-plater fined $1600 for driving with mum

News "We didn't think for one minute we would be doing anything wrong"

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Year 12 could be extended as virus rocks education system

News State and federal education ministers will meet to look at options for Year 12 students to finish school amid the coronavirus shutdown.

Wealth of health help has all bases covered

News A GROUP of 38 businesses, service providers and organisations is working collaboratively to improve the health of seniors on the Sunshine Coast.

Health official: Only the infected should be wearing masks

Health Deputy chief medical officer Professor Paul Kelly has stressed people do not need to wear masks unless they're infectious.

True number of cases ‘5-10 times higher’

News The global tally of coronavirus cases officially passed a million today. Australia’s chief medical officer believes it could actually be far higher.

Qld Care Army to support and protect seniors from...

News A CARE Army of professionals and volunteers will rally around Queensland’s seniors, while a new telephone hotline is also being launched to help ensure the wellbeing of...

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Travel

Updated barracks offer a trip back into Oz history

Travel Hyde Park Barracks recently had its gates reopened to the public after a major refurbishment.

A luxury bush getaway for the bucket list

Travel We sample the hospitality of Mistere Spa and Retreat, Urliup.

Viking suspends cruises until May

Travel VIKING cruise line has suspended operations until 1 May.

Festival fun on the Granite Belt

Travel The Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Festival is on until March 8.

Discover the wonders of Copenhagen

Travel Four full days weren’t enough to conquer one of Europe’s oldest cities.

Keppel’s an island paradise

Travel IT LOOKS like a swim-up infinity pool at a luxury resort.

Join island’s wave of support

Travel Kangaroo Island is fighting back from its bushfire devastation.

Entertainment

‘Serious and real’: Pink tested positive for coronavirus

Music The singer has become the latest star to announce she has tested positive for COVID-19, describing the harrowing virus as “serious and real”.

‘Off limits’: Harry’s strict post-royal rule

Celebrity With royal life now behind them, Harry and Meghan have the world at their feet – but the Duke has issued one non-negotiable rule for their new agent.

Today hosts clash with quarantined mum

TV Today hosts’ awkward on-air clash with mum stuck in hotel quarantine

‘Distressing’: Charles resurfaces after diagnosis

Celebrity Royal heir has spoken candidly of his “strange” experience

Tips flood in for Tiger King cold case

TV ‘Tiger King’: Police revisit Don Lewis cold case from Netflix show

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Finance

One in four vow to ditch debt in 2020

Money EIGHT out of 10 Australians made a New Year resolution for 2020, and almost one in four vowed to get out of debt.

Santa Claus rally just wishful Christmas thinking?

News Is it a coincidence or is the Santa Claus rally real?

Forging ahead in 2020 - the trick is to start small

News The big news of 2019 has been the downward path of interest rates.

Cash you later – the folding stuff is under threat

News THE days of coins clinking in our pockets could be numbered, with one in four...

Lifestyle

How many virus cases in your postcode

News As health authorities work to stop the spread of coronavirus by community transmission, one state is showing people the places to avoid.

NSW, VIC confirms four more deaths, national death toll 39

Health The Aussie coronavirus death toll has hit 39.

Grim reality of how long we’ll stay at home

News The trillion-dollar question on everybody's lips

‘Heads have to roll’: Ruby Princess cruise fiasco

Crime NSW Police to launch criminal investigation into coronavirus cruise

Virus ship Ruby Princess docks in NSW

News The Ruby Princess has arrived in Port Kembla, Sydney.

Surprising new items Aussies are hoarding

Smarter Shopping Aussie shoppers are panic buying cake mix and cleaning products

Mortgage customers urged to check their loans

Money The important steps every home loan customer should take

Health

Clever idea stopping virus spread

News Medical workers desperately need alternative accommodation to protect their housemates from the virus – and this organisation has the answer.

Gates says 'massive’ fatalities avoidable

Technology Bill Gates: national response can reduce casualties

Queen's message to devastated nation

News Queen spoke to a nation that has been brought to its knees by coronavirus

Ruby Princess ‘decimated our family’

News Emotional final moments of a Ruby Princess cruise ship victim revealed

Talk’N’Thoughts

Opinion: Older women need to remain vigilant

Opinion SALLY* is living a great life in retirement, volunteering for several community organisations and travelling whenever the budget and time permits.

Solution needed to phone blackouts

Opinion When the power goes out the NBN connection won't work or landline.

For the love of a child: Shelley Argent's story

Lifestyle Why Shelley Argent became an activist.

Rural housing report uncovers needs of ageing population

Opinion Report shines a light on lack of appropriate housing in rural areas

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

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

Striking a pose turns out to be somewhat of a stretch

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