News - seniors

Sun 26 Jun 2016

Variety performers spice up life on pages of Seniors News

Variety performers spice up life on pages of Seniors News

THE activities of the Variety Plus entertainment group have graced the pages of the Seniors Newspaper over the years.

Bettina Arndt will enthrall audiences with stories, laughs

Bettina Arndt will enthrall audiences with stories, laughs

CLINICAL psychologist and respected social commentator, Bettina Arndt will enthrall audiences with stories and laughs at next month’s Lioness Luncheon.

At-risk animals find a caring home with wildlife carer

At-risk animals find a caring home with wildlife carer

HUNDREDS of possums have wildlife carer Robyn Cox to thank for their survival.

Sat 25 Jun 2016

Home-made music scores 3000 hits on YouTube

Home-made music scores 3000 hits on YouTube

MUSICAL duo Greg Barnett and Martin Hale would like to report that their self-produced album has made the charts.

Mix It Up theatre students mix it up on dancefloor

Mix It Up theatre students mix it up on dancefloor

HIGH kicks, cabaret routines and spooky Shakespearean crones- the Mix It Up theatre students are tackling them all.

Elder abuse awareness funding welcome, but details needed

Elder abuse awareness funding welcome, but details needed

SENIORS have welcomed the Coalition’s announcement of a national action plan to protect the rights of older Australians.

Northern Rivers man aims to run in Boston Marathon

Northern Rivers man aims to run in Boston Marathon

NORTHERN Rivers runner John Wickham aims to qualify for a spot in the 2017 Boston Marathon if he does well in the Gold Coast Airport Marathon.

Seniors welcome cheaper transport, mental health funding

Seniors welcome cheaper transport, mental health funding

QUEENSLAND seniors welcome announcement of cheaper fares public transport fares and funding for mental health programs.

Fri 24 Jun 2016

Italian ties to Lismore’s festival weekend

Italian ties to Lismore’s festival weekend

LISMORE is ready to celebrate its Italian cultural heritage … and it’s all for free.

Retired journalist enjoys his new-found gypsy life

Retired journalist enjoys his new-found gypsy life

ROGER Fryer took to the road three years ago and has become an exponent of the gypsy lifestyle.

Impressive line-up at Byron writers’ festival

Impressive line-up at Byron writers’ festival

Born in 1941, Wendy is best known as "goddess muse" and wife of artist Brett Whiteley, and as mother of their daughter, actress Arkie Whiteley.

Clarence gears up for midwinter country racing

Clarence gears up for midwinter country racing

ALL roads lead to the Clarence River Jockey Club at midwinter as the country racing capital of Australia fires up for its major annual carnival.

SES respond to thousands of jobs during major storm

SES respond to thousands of jobs during major storm

NSW SES volunteers responded to more than 10,000 jobs during the major storm event at the beginning of this month.

Thu 23 Jun 2016

WATCH: IFA director Njuakom Nchii Francis, Cameroon Africa

WATCH: IFA director Njuakom Nchii Francis, Cameroon Africa

NIJUAKOM Nchii Francis is Founder and Chief Executive of CDVTA, Cameroon’s leading organization in providing assistance and support to older people.

VIDEO PORTRAIT: IFA Global Conference, Linda Rosenman

VIDEO PORTRAIT: IFA Global Conference, Linda Rosenman

COTA Queensland director Linda Rosenman spoke to Seniors News today at the IFA 13th Global Conference in Brisbane.

VIDEO PORTRAIT: IFA Global Conference, Thibauld Moulaert

VIDEO PORTRAIT: IFA Global Conference, Thibauld Moulaert

Professor Thibauld Moulaert from Belgium spoke to Seniors News today at the IFA 13th Global Conference in Brisbane

VIDEO PORTRAIT: IFA Global Conference, Suzanne Garon

VIDEO PORTRAIT: IFA Global Conference, Suzanne Garon

Sociologist and full professor Suzanne Garon spoke with Seniors News today at the IFA 13th Global Conference in Brisbane.

VIDEO PORTRAIT: IFA Global Conference, Jenny Blakey

VIDEO PORTRAIT: IFA Global Conference, Jenny Blakey

Seniors Rights Victoria manager Jenny Blakey spoke to Seniors News today at the IFA 13th Global Conference in Brisbane.

VIDEO PORTRAIT: IFA Global Conference, Godfred Paul

VIDEO PORTRAIT: IFA Global Conference, Godfred Paul

HelpAge International Seniors Regional Programme Manager Godfred Paul spoke with Seniors News today at the IFA 13th Global Conference in Brisbane.

VIDEO PORTRAIT: IFA Global Conference, Ayuk Eyong Christian

VIDEO PORTRAIT: IFA Global Conference, Ayuk Eyong Christian

IFA Japan director Ayuk Eyong Christian spoke with Seniors News today at the IFA 13th Global Conference in Brisbane on his interest in age-friendly cities.

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