General Seniors News

Mon 9 Jan 2017

John Waters' long life and the big career

John Waters' long life and the big career

STELLAR actor John Waters is 67 and has a complete disregard for his years.

Natural voices help make up community choirs

Natural voices help make up community choirs

ANYONE wanting to sing with the Voices on Fire community choirs in Lismore and Ballina need not worry about auditions.

How to live and thrive over 65

How to live and thrive over 65

EXPERT says it's simple - just walk, talk and eat fresh food.

Sun 8 Jan 2017

Pauline Hanson's marijuana plea to Malcolm Turnbull

Pauline Hanson's marijuana plea to Malcolm Turnbull

PAULINE Hanson has directly lobbied Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to provide an amnesty to suppliers and users of medicinal cannabis.

Queen Elizabeth II battling weeks-long illness

Queen Elizabeth II battling weeks-long illness

THE health of Queen Elizabeth II remains a concern, more than five weeks after she was last seen in public.

Cricket has united Coast communities

Cricket has united Coast communities

Many cricket stories are well documented and in this week's Backward Glance we tell cricket stories from when the Sunshine Coast was young.

Exciting year ahead for Laycock community theatre

Exciting year ahead for Laycock community theatre

LAYCOCK Street Community Theatre has announced its much anticipated 2017 season.

Sweeter season gives cane farmers reason to celebrate

Sweeter season gives cane farmers reason to celebrate

COUPLE are riding the waves of history from family property at Broadwater.

Forums to air seniors' issues are on MP's agenda

Forums to air seniors' issues are on MP's agenda

STARTING in the first quarter of this year, the forums will be held in various Sunshine Coast areas.

Retiree named as one of Qld's inspiring digital champs

Retiree named as one of Qld's inspiring digital champs

STEVE Dixon is helping to close the digital divide by teaching older citizens how to use digital technologies and participate online.

Sat 7 Jan 2017

Book details the history of community transport

Book details the history of community transport

VOLUNTEER drivers are making a dramatic difference in disadvantaged people's lives

MARKET GUIDE: Port Macquarie to Yamba

MARKET GUIDE: Port Macquarie to Yamba

A COMPREHENSIVE guide to the markets held from Port Macquarie to Yamba.

A love affair that's lasted 60 years

A love affair that's lasted 60 years

THE flame between Margaret Ellis and Michael (Mick) Myers is still burning strongly after 60 years of marriage.

Silver Fox Community expanding into Brisbane

Silver Fox Community expanding into Brisbane

SALLY Anne Atkinson, the city's first female Mayor, has agreed to be a patron.

Enjoying life could be the secret to living longer

Enjoying life could be the secret to living longer

RESEARCHERS have found that believing life is good can actually help you live longer.

Fri 6 Jan 2017

Nana ballerinas reignite passion with next generations

Nana ballerinas reignite passion with next generations

DANCING alongside her granddaughter, Judy Reardon reignited her love of dancing at 70-years-old.

Explained: Changes to home care services from February

Explained: Changes to home care services from February

SENIORS will be able to receive home care service from a provider of their choice from February 27.

Top scenic spots: Port Macquarie to Yamba

Top scenic spots: Port Macquarie to Yamba

THE top spots to stop and enjoy the view when travelling from Port Macquarie to Yamba.

Sculpture event to fill park with art for one day

Sculpture event to fill park with art for one day

SCULPTURE in the Park is a one-day-only event at Urunga's riverside Morgo St Reserve

Ten things to do on the Sunshine Coast this month

Ten things to do on the Sunshine Coast this month

TEN events happening on the Sunshine Coast this month that you shouldn't miss.

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