General Seniors News

Tue 24 Jan 2017

Men charged over military medals, swords burglary

Men charged over military medals, swords burglary

IRREPLACEABLE military medals and memorabilia has been returned to the rightful owner after investigations into a burglary in Rangeville.

Pilot picks Hervey Bay for his 100th Angel Flight mission

Pilot picks Hervey Bay for his 100th Angel Flight mission

“Going to Hervey Bay is my favourite Angel Flight mission."

Want to see our expenses breakdown? That'll cost you.

Want to see our expenses breakdown? That'll cost you.

QUEENSLAND’S Labor Government has defended its failure to publicly account for more than $1 million worth of Ministerial expenses.

AUST DAY AWARDS: Which senior gets your vote?

AUST DAY AWARDS: Which senior gets your vote?

WHO do you think should be awarded the Senior Australian of the Year Award in 2017?

Why Australia Day must no longer be on January 26

Why Australia Day must no longer be on January 26

PEOPLE in NSW have been marking January 26 since the early 1800s to commemorate the anniversary of the first British landing.

Red roosters rule this Chinese New Year

Red roosters rule this Chinese New Year

ON January 28, Chinese businesses will temporarily close down and the party starts up for Chinese New Year and the Year of the Rooster.

Centrelink claims it's not demanding pension debts... yet

Centrelink claims it's not demanding pension debts... yet

CENTRELINK has fired a salvo over the heads of aged pensioners as it takes it data matching scheme further.

Learn how to save on your group's electricity bills

Learn how to save on your group's electricity bills

COTA offers free information sessions for seniors' groups and organisations.

On a rescue mission to save seabirds and turtles

On a rescue mission to save seabirds and turtles

THE "wall of shame” at the Australian Seabird Rescue centre in Ballina displays items that have contributed to injuries and deaths of birds and turtles.

Hobby sure to get your adrenaline levels flying high

Hobby sure to get your adrenaline levels flying high

SANDY Thomson is still hooked on paragliding after 23 years.

Mon 23 Jan 2017

Afraid of sharks and spiders? Horses cause more death

Afraid of sharks and spiders? Horses cause more death

SHARKS, snakes and spiders might be the stuff of our darkest nightmares, but it seems one of our deadliest animals has been hiding in plain sight.

Search for Merseybeat magic continues

Search for Merseybeat magic continues

Merseybeat legends continue Australian love affair with a new tour

DIGITAL EDITION: Seniors Wide Bay, January 2017

DIGITAL EDITION: Seniors Wide Bay, January 2017

READ the digital edition of Seniors Newspaper for Wide Bay for January 2017.

Brothers in arms pay the ultimate sacrifice

Brothers in arms pay the ultimate sacrifice

SOME of these men never returned home and most have only their name listed on a memorial plaque in a distant land.

How to save on rates payments

How to save on rates payments

SUNSHINE Coast residents will start receiving their rates notices this week, with payment to take advantage of the early-bird discount due by February 17.

BOWEL CANCER: Don't wait until it's too late

BOWEL CANCER: Don't wait until it's too late

BOWEL Cancer Australia is encouraging both men and women over 50 to take action now to combat the deadly disease.

Could we live to 90 or more in future?

Could we live to 90 or more in future?

SOMETHING has changed in Australia, making it possible for more and more people to live to 100.

HEALTH: Does being happy keep us healthy?

HEALTH: Does being happy keep us healthy?

ESTABLISHING the link between happy minds and healthy bodies is the newest research project for a team at Harvard University.

DIGITAL EDITION: Seniors Northern NSW, January 2017

DIGITAL EDITION: Seniors Northern NSW, January 2017

READ the digital edition of Seniors Newspaper: Northern NSW for January 2017.

Dragon boating proves to be a sport for all ages

Dragon boating proves to be a sport for all ages

THE Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club's seven Great Great Grand Dragons still actively train and compete with the club's sports team.

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