General Seniors News

Mon 23 Jan 2017

WORK LIFE: No 'use-by date' for older workers

WORK LIFE: No 'use-by date' for older workers

LABOUR hire agency focuses on seniors wanting part-time work - and demand is booming.

CREATIVE AGEING: Retirees draw on life experiences

CREATIVE AGEING: Retirees draw on life experiences

RESIDENTS at Carlyle Gardens Retirement Village seek inspiration from creative drawing classes.

Sun 22 Jan 2017

Challenge mind in the third age

Challenge mind in the third age

Make your retirement years great by getting involved in Ipswich community group

LETTER: NZ treats seniors better than we do

LETTER: NZ treats seniors better than we do

Senior citizens are chased and penalised for their meagre savings.

On the road to Bourke for Fred Hollows Foundation

On the road to Bourke for Fred Hollows Foundation

Chris Sparks will set off for Bourke on Australia day to raise money an international charity that helps people with their sight.

Tennis at the centre of Coast's social scene

Tennis at the centre of Coast's social scene

The clubs were self-funded, with funds for the upkeep and maintenance of the tennis courts raised by social days, social evenings and dinner dances.

ROYALS: Palace confirms role changes are afoot

ROYALS: Palace confirms role changes are afoot

THE announcement that the Duke of Cambridge and family are moving to the palace indicates an important change in the British monarchy.

Testicular cancer: A highly curable cancer

Testicular cancer: A highly curable cancer

IF DIAGNOSED early, testicular cancer it has a very high cure rate.

HEALTH: Find a 'support group' for your resolutions

HEALTH: Find a 'support group' for your resolutions

DON'T give up - generate the desire to be active with like-minded, energetic people.

Sat 21 Jan 2017

OPINION: It's time to stand up for the older people in our community

OPINION: It's time to stand up for the older people in our...

WE NEED more beds available for our aged, not less.

Workshops to help senior drivers

Workshops to help senior drivers

THERE are plenty of challenges we all face as we age, but two Seniors Road Shows next week will help the region's seniors negotiate the road a little easier.

'More sick people will be jailed': Confusion over medical cannabis

'More sick people will be jailed': Confusion over medical...

IS IT legal? Where can you get it? What are your rights? A workshop being held in Nimbin today will aim to provide clear advice.

COTA: Free information sessions on wellbeing

COTA: Free information sessions on wellbeing

SESSIONS aim to break down terminology and provide practical tools to help you achieve better health.

Fri 20 Jan 2017

Aged Pension payments under new system due

Aged Pension payments under new system due

The reality of the changes to the Aged Pension will kick in next week with the first payments under the new assets test system due during the week.

Retreat with tennis court, pool, 10-car garage could be yours

Retreat with tennis court, pool, 10-car garage could be...

HAVE you ever wanted to live in a private resort with a stunning beach just a stroll from your front door?

Caravanning on the coast better than Bali?

Caravanning on the coast better than Bali?

Caravan and camping holidays in NSW continue to grow in popularity, with a massive 26% increase in the number of holiday nights taken in 2016.

A Tapestry of Illumination

A Tapestry of Illumination

Scheherezade Photography and Little Black Swan Art collaborate to present an exciting free exhibition, A Tapestry of Illumination, which is open to the public.

Top 10 Australia Day dishes

Top 10 Australia Day dishes

ENJOY Australia Day with a diverse variety of dishes and be sure to try something different to tempt your taste buds.

Scammers strike more often than hackers: IT specialist

Scammers strike more often than hackers: IT specialist

Every month Kerry Heffernan sees at least six Ipswich customers who have been scammed.

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