News - seniors

Thu 11 Aug 2016

Hearing what the community has to say about e-health

Hearing what the community has to say about e-health

ONE in six Australians is affected by hearing loss, and that figure rises to 70 per cent for older people.

Wed 10 Aug 2016

EKKA: Today is People's Day - find out what's on!

EKKA: Today is People's Day - find out what's on!

What's happening today at Ekka's People's Day!

THE EKKA: Memories growing up in Queensland

THE EKKA: Memories growing up in Queensland

IF YOU or your family grew up in Queensland, chances are the word Ekka elicits a host of wonderful memories of rides, horses, cows, woodchop and sideshows.

Brisbane Seniors Week calendar of events 2016

Brisbane Seniors Week calendar of events 2016

WHAT'S happening in Brisbane during Seniors Week 2016.

TRAVEL: Eat your way through Nice, France

TRAVEL: Eat your way through Nice, France

IF you want to know what the French eat at home, head to a market, especially Nice's famed Flower Market in the Cours Saleya.

Tue 9 Aug 2016

Ride for Keith to help patients in local hospitals

Ride for Keith to help patients in local hospitals

KEITH Nicholls spent the last six years of his life travelling around Australia in his motorhome but it was the Monto district that captured his heart.

Lyme disease sufferers join forces across Australia

Lyme disease sufferers join forces across Australia

SHARON Whiteman looked at the taps in her shower but couldn't remember how to use them.

Mon 8 Aug 2016

Why these Brisbane markets remain strong after 30 years

Why these Brisbane markets remain strong after 30 years

AT 78, the doyen of Brisbane's Farmers Markets, Jan Powers still feels about 40.

Fri 5 Aug 2016

KEN DONE BOOK GIVEAWAY: Entries bring back memories

KEN DONE BOOK GIVEAWAY: Entries bring back memories

TO WIN an autographed copy of artist Ken Done’s autobiography we asked you to tell us about your first Ken Done article.

71-year-young Terry is finding new vision

71-year-young Terry is finding new vision

LOOKING at this photo, you would have little idea that Terry Bennett is blind.

Thu 4 Aug 2016

Time to say happy birthday as U3A Brisbane turns 30

Time to say happy birthday as U3A Brisbane turns 30

U3A Brisbane has a bright new premises to celebrate its 30th birthday.

Westbrook Family Fun Day will have everything you want and more

Westbrook Family Fun Day will have everything you want and...

WESTBROOK Family Fun Day is two years in the making and it's back for the fourth time on September 11 with everything you expect ...and a little bit more.

11 things tattooed seniors want you to know

11 things tattooed seniors want you to know

THERE are lots of articles on the internet about seniors with tattoos but they often don't dwell on the obvious fact that some seniors do regret their tattoos.

Private hospitals vital to Australia's health

Private hospitals vital to Australia's health

PRIVATE hospitals are a key part of the Australian healthcare system, offering easy access to high quality care that keeps Australians well.

Bangalow BBQ & Bluegrass Festival a little slice of heaven

Bangalow BBQ & Bluegrass Festival a little slice of heaven

AN OLDTIME music and comedy variety show is among the main draw- cards at next month's Bangalow BBQ & Bluegrass Festival.

Wed 3 Aug 2016

Why it is important to preserve precious memories

Why it is important to preserve precious memories

LIFE is like the waves on the beach, it is a never ending cycle. Like a single wave reach in the shore it comes but once and never again.

Tue 2 Aug 2016

$13m gives community top class arts entertainment facility

$13m gives community top class arts entertainment facility

THE Central Coast's long awaited premier new arts venue has opened in spectacular fashion with a promise of more to come.

Valuable legacy to leave behind for grandchildren

Valuable legacy to leave behind for grandchildren

LIFE stories are among the most significant legacies we can leave to our children and grandchildren.

WATCH: The world disco finals your life's been missing

WATCH: The world disco finals your life's been missing

SOMETIMES you just need a little disco to brighten up your week and the World Disco Finals from 1979 are here for you.

Mon 1 Aug 2016

Annual Gala Concert – ‘The Magic of Music’ at The Gap

Annual Gala Concert – ‘The Magic of Music’ at The Gap

SERENATA Singers is a Community Adult Choir rehearsing at The Gap Uniting Church on Monday evenings.

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