News - seniors

Wed 6 Jul 2016

A concert pianist who doesn’t take himself seriously

A concert pianist who doesn’t take himself seriously

Time for a winter mini-escape from the city, and no better place in July than Noosa when the Noosa Long Weekend Festival (July 15 – 24) is on.

Fri 1 Jul 2016

LETTER: Seniors' vote could sway the election outcome

LETTER: Seniors' vote could sway the election outcome

WITH nearly half the voting population aged over 50, seniors could sway the outcome of the upcoming election.

Thu 30 Jun 2016

Be taken on a journey with ‘The Best of the Eagles’

Be taken on a journey with ‘The Best of the Eagles’

THE Eagles are indisputably one of ​rock’s greats. They're one of the world’s best-selling bands of all time, having sold more than 150 million records.

A victorious exhibition by leading artist Richard Bell

A victorious exhibition by leading artist Richard Bell

Imagining Victory is a significant solo exhibition by leading Australian artist Richard Bell, centred on a trilogy of recent video projects.

TRAVEL: The crown jewel of Portugal

TRAVEL: The crown jewel of Portugal

If Portugal is on your travel agenda, there’s one special place close to Lisbon that no visitor should miss.

Your new best friend - 360 Photos on Facebook!

Your new best friend - 360 Photos on Facebook!

SPINNING your phone around in a circle might make you look like a complete nitwit, but this will soon become the norm.

LIVE + LET’S SAVE: Tips for cutting costs

LIVE + LET’S SAVE: Tips for cutting costs

STOP shopping until all the items are used in the pantry. Find ways to make use of all the ingredients you already have.

New Memorial Wall for Caloundra?

New Memorial Wall for Caloundra?

EIGHT years ago the Caloundra Volunteer Coast Guard flotilla introduced its Memorial Wall on Caloundra Headland.

Wed 29 Jun 2016

Stand-up paddle boarding to renew the body, mind

Stand-up paddle boarding to renew the body, mind

GEOFF Vigors is the brickie who knocked off work to carry boards.

Tue 28 Jun 2016

60 years of unforgettable memories in married bliss

60 years of unforgettable memories in married bliss

ALLAN and Joan Brunke (nee Easton) were married by Reverand Ken Innes at St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church in Maryborough 60 years ago this month.

Australia’s favourite operetta singer to be remebered

Australia’s favourite operetta singer to be remebered

MEMORIES of Australia’s favourite operetta singer Gladys Moncreiff were being sourced for a commemoration centre to be built in Bundaberg.

$1000 donation to support patients having cancer treatment

$1000 donation to support patients having cancer treatment

ONCOLOGY patients will rest a bit easier in the Friendlies Day Oncology Unit, thanks to the generous donation of Bundaberg and District Cancer Support Group for

Join U3A Maryborough for fun opportunities

Join U3A Maryborough for fun opportunities

ARE you looking for something to do with your leisure time? U3A offers the opportunity to attend activities with like-minded people.

Retirement group celebrates 20th birthday

Retirement group celebrates 20th birthday

A GROUP who started out as a “retirement village for ex-Rotarians”, now a gateway for professional and business retirees has celebrated its 20th birthday.

Three Fraser Coast citizens have been awarded OAM’s

Three Fraser Coast citizens have been awarded OAM’s

FOR services to Veterans’ welfare, engineering and the community, three Fraser Coast citizens have been awarded the Order of Australia Medal.

Mon 27 Jun 2016

Fighter pilot honoured in re-opening of Gayndah Airport

Fighter pilot honoured in re-opening of Gayndah Airport

SIX months and $4 m later Gayndah aerodrome was re-opened – and renamed.

Mealtimes made happier and healthier for aged care

Mealtimes made happier and healthier for aged care

DIETITIANS, chefs and nutrition experts around the country are working together to ensure that fresher, healthier meals are served up to aged care residents.

State Budget turns focus to age-friendly Queensland

State Budget turns focus to age-friendly Queensland

THE State Budget has positioned Queensland to become a more age-friendly community with new funding for a range of initiatives.

Everyone’s a medal winner at The Friendlies Cane2Coral

Everyone’s a medal winner at The Friendlies Cane2Coral

RACEGOERS at the Friendlies Cane 2 Coral will be able to wear their race achievement with pride, with race medallions being awarded to each participant this yea

Memories of Long Tan pop up in August at Currumbin

Memories of Long Tan pop up in August at Currumbin

CURRUMBIN RSL Memorial Club is on the hunt for memorabilia to be displayed in a "pop up" museum commemorating the 50-year anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.

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