News - seniors

Mon 20 Jun 2016

Men, it’s time to beard up for charity this winter

Men, it’s time to beard up for charity this winter

CANCER Council Queensland is calling on men to beard up for the fight against cancer and help launch Beard150 this Men’s Health Week.

Granny flats are proving to be a hit in Coffs Harbour

Granny flats are proving to be a hit in Coffs Harbour

MOVES to make a granny flat an affordable addition to the family home are proving a hit in Coffs Harbour.

Put on the red noses, and save those little lives

Put on the red noses, and save those little lives

SIDS and Kids are urging residents of the Northern Rivers to help save little lives by supporting Red Nose Day on Friday, June 24.

Tweed Fusion builds creative arts image of town

Tweed Fusion builds creative arts image of town

A FEAST of creative arts, nature, music and local food is on offer around the Tweed region over 10 days later this year.

Sun 19 Jun 2016

TRAVEL: The hidden treasures of Melbourne

TRAVEL: The hidden treasures of Melbourne

AUSTRALIA’S warm summer weather can keep you locked in closely to the coastlines. But when you it comes to experiencing a little bit of our cool, cosy climes.

First play to be performed at gallery

First play to be performed at gallery

TWEED Regional Gallery will host the legendary theatre director, composer and actor Terence Clarke for an exclusive performance of An Evening with Donald Friend

Sat 18 Jun 2016

TRAVEL: Retail therapy in the Big Apple

TRAVEL: Retail therapy in the Big Apple

IN New York there is diverse and different architecture, mind-blowing museums and people with attitude.

Cooking classes attract real foodies

Cooking classes attract real foodies

THE Real Food Projects Cooking School launched its second location in May in the Byron Bay Hinterland.

State Budget activates cultural tourism for Queensland

State Budget activates cultural tourism for Queensland

THE Premier and Arts Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk today announced an additional $41.8 million investment in Queensland’s arts sector over the next four years.

Fri 17 Jun 2016

New CCTV cameras condemned by transport employee

New CCTV cameras condemned by transport employee

CCTV cameras at railway stations are not as important as real, live people on duty, says Rail, Tram and Bus Union organiser Mick Cartwright.

Gold Coast Airport’s ILS plan grinds to a halt

Gold Coast Airport’s ILS plan grinds to a halt

A CONCERTED legal effort by opponents of the Gold Coast Airport plan to build an ILS (Instrument Landing System) has delayed start of construction.

Bunker down for some laughter at cartoon exhibition

Bunker down for some laughter at cartoon exhibition

Coffs Harbour's Bunker Cartoon Gallery is not only a unique, spacious venue where the group can have a good laugh.

Radio star clocks more than 2900 hours on air

Radio star clocks more than 2900 hours on air

PEACOCKS at midnight, dazzling sunrises over the sea and barbells hitting the ceiling over his head.

LETTER: A big day for Seniors in Queensland election

LETTER: A big day for Seniors in Queensland election

THANKS to over 1,100 people who took the time to do our Election Survey, we have released the findings and the COTA Election Statement.

Wed 15 Jun 2016

QLD STATE BUDGET: Focusing on age-friendly Queensland

QLD STATE BUDGET: Focusing on age-friendly Queensland

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

Major party candidates struggle against seniors

Major party candidates struggle against seniors

BRISBANE'S major party candidates have come away bruised and battered against a room full of baby boomers.

Jan de Villeneuve modelling again decades after retirement

Jan de Villeneuve modelling again decades after retirement

70-YEAR-YOUNG model Jen de Villeneuve exudes just as much life, colour and vibrance as she did when she began modelling in the 1960s.

Queen at Windsor Castle revealed on cover of Vanity Fair

Queen at Windsor Castle revealed on cover of Vanity Fair

HER Majesty, Queensland Elizabeth II has graced the cover of Vanity Fair to mark her 90th birthday.

Tue 14 Jun 2016

80-year-old runner makes a last marathon effort

80-year-old runner makes a last marathon effort

EIGHTY-year-old Reg Hogan, of Broadbeach, will put his considerable running experience to good use in next month’s Gold Coast Airport Marathon.

WORLD ELDER ABUSE DAY: No excuse for elder abuse

WORLD ELDER ABUSE DAY: No excuse for elder abuse

NO ONE wants to believe that their son or daughter, brother or sister, grandchild or cousin could be abusing them or an older relative.

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