General Seniors News

Fri 10 Feb 2017

Rolling blackouts warning as big heat hits

Rolling blackouts warning as big heat hits

POWER chiefs have warned that rolling blackouts could start as early as 3.30pm in NSW and ACT.

NSW SENIORS FESTIVAL: Get with the program

NSW SENIORS FESTIVAL: Get with the program

NSW Seniors Festival is on next month. Join us in the celebration and have your events listed in our comprehensive guide.

What heatstroke is and how you can avoid it

What heatstroke is and how you can avoid it

WITH a heatwave set to smoulder NSW over the next three days, health officials are concerned that heat-related illnesses may run rampant in the community.

More aged care headed to Coast hinterland

More aged care headed to Coast hinterland

MORE aged care facilities for the Sunshine Coast hinterland are in the pipeline with plans lodged to expand an aged care home.

Take off here for $259! Crazy flight sale lands again

Take off here for $259! Crazy flight sale lands again

DESPITE having some of the best beaches in the world, Australians love a good beach holiday overseas.

DoTalk promises to break down language barriers

DoTalk promises to break down language barriers

A QUEENSLAND-invented instant, voice-activated translated chat app promises to break down language barriers across the world.

75-year-old busted speeding in school zone

75-year-old busted speeding in school zone

A 75-YEAR-OLD man was one of two people caught speeding in school zones, just three weeks into the school term.

Qld public health "not cost effective" says Audit Office

Qld public health "not cost effective" says Audit Office

Taxpayers are paying too much because high-value medical equipment is not being used efficiently.

Why you might want to delete an electricity bill on email

Why you might want to delete an electricity bill on email

A MAROOCHYDORE woman has urged other Coast residents to be wary of an email scam involving fake AGL electricity bills.

Sharky and the Caddman share their stories and music

Sharky and the Caddman share their stories and music

Glenn Shorrock and Brian Cadd share an intimate musical relationship and friendship.

Be aware of pitfalls of reverse lending

Be aware of pitfalls of reverse lending

IT'S an area where good legal and financial advice is essential.

State-of-the-art technology targets adult incontinence

State-of-the-art technology targets adult incontinence

Urinary incontinence is a massive problem with an estimated one-in-three women who have given birth suffering from urine leakage.

Marjie's group for silver fitness enthusiasts

Marjie's group for silver fitness enthusiasts

MARJIE has one simple piece of advice for anyone thinking of getting fit - it's never too late to start walking

LBTIQ Baby Boomers face aged care issues

LBTIQ Baby Boomers face aged care issues

LBTIQ Baby Boomers are wary of what lies ahead for them as they confront the need make decisions on their aged care support needs.

OPINION: Talking about love and the real deal

OPINION: Talking about love and the real deal

WHO would have thought that love would ever be so inclusive, so real and so rich, so multi-coloured?

Thu 9 Feb 2017

Pioneers' relatives push to save old Buderim home

Pioneers' relatives push to save old Buderim home

DESCENDANTS of one of Buderim's pioneering couples are hoping an almost 130-year-old house will be preserved despite missing out on Queensland heritage listing.

Naturalist Sir David Attenborough recognised

Naturalist Sir David Attenborough recognised

LEGEND and world-renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough adds two more honours to his long list.

Your 40 channel UHF is still okay

Your 40 channel UHF is still okay

THE Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has reversed its decision to make 40 channel UHF and CB radios illegal from June 2017.

Lifetime of connecting the community honoured

Lifetime of connecting the community honoured

LIFETIME Connect in Macksville is riding a wave of success, after four volunteers were honoured in the Nambucca Shire Council Australia Day Awards.

Couple lose $6500 in hotels after Qantas shifts flight

Couple lose $6500 in hotels after Qantas shifts flight

QANTAS moved this couple to an earlier flight for no good reason and without telling them. They lost $6500 in accommodation

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