News - seniors

Fri 3 Nov 2017

Kerrie-Anne reveals tips to having 'A Bold Life'

Kerrie-Anne reveals tips to having 'A Bold Life'

AUSTRALIA'S Queen of Television, Kerri-Anne Kennerley is as glowing and beautiful today at age 64 as she was 10, even 20 years ago.

Thu 2 Nov 2017

Lest we forget: Mint releases coin for Remembrance Day

Lest we forget: Mint releases coin for Remembrance Day

REVEALED this week is Australia’s newest coin; the two-dollar Remembrance Day decorated with purple flowers and green leaves of rosemary.

'Exceptional': Aged care workers honoured at awards

'Exceptional': Aged care workers honoured at awards

AUSTRALIA'S dedicated aged care workers and organisations are in the spotlight, after 12 finalists were announced at the HESTA Aged Care awards this week.

Famous birthdays: Ken Rosewall turns 83

Famous birthdays: Ken Rosewall turns 83

KEN Rosewall's winning career statistics included eight Grand Slam, 15 Pro Slam and three Davis Cup titles.

Wed 1 Nov 2017

Be Connected in the digital world

Be Connected in the digital world

DISCOVER how being online through the Federal Government's Be Connected can add new skills and experiences to your life.

DAY IN HISTORY: Sistine Chapel ceiling open to public

DAY IN HISTORY: Sistine Chapel ceiling open to public

THE world’s most famous neck crinker – the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel – was first exhibited to the public on this day in 1512.

Dementia carer support project needs your help

Dementia carer support project needs your help

NARI are are looking for volunteers to participate in a project to test practical help tools to support informal carers looking after dementia sufferers.

How far this mum, 98, went to take care of 80-year-old son

How far this mum, 98, went to take care of 80-year-old son

A 98-YEAR-OLD mother has moved in to a care home to look after her 80-year-old son in England.

Prescribed art the next step for better health

Prescribed art the next step for better health

HEALTH professionals including GPs, are being encouraged to write prescriptions for their patients to participate in the arts.

Tips to help protect your pet from home dangers

Tips to help protect your pet from home dangers

AT ANY time of year including when you are doing a spring clean, keep an eye out for these pet household dangers and take action.

Tue 31 Oct 2017

Rare echidna the new 'Golden Boy' of Tasmania

Rare echidna the new 'Golden Boy' of Tasmania

A RARE golden echidna - dubbed "Golden Boy" - has been spotted roaming a property for food in Lauceston.

Mon 30 Oct 2017

Good advice on active and passive investment choices

Good advice on active and passive investment choices

SHOULD you trust the sharemarket and get whatever return it produces or pay an extra fee to active investment managers who chase "better than average returns”?

Qantas and Uber partner for more rewarding trips

Qantas and Uber partner for more rewarding trips

QANTAS customers can earn points on their Uber trips to-and-from eligible airports in Australia by booking on the latest version of the airline’s app.

'Won't give up': Stroke victim an inspiration to daughter

'Won't give up': Stroke victim an inspiration to daughter

THE first anniversary of my mother Maria’s stroke is just days away. You may know her as a performer and charity queen. I know her as my Mum and best friend.

Sun 29 Oct 2017

Great perks come with retiring in Malaysia

Great perks come with retiring in Malaysia

RETIRING overseas wasn't on Cheryl Fankhauser's bucket list, but after travelling and working in Asia the decision to retire in Malaysia was easily made.

Bestseller returns with In the Midst of Winter

Bestseller returns with In the Midst of Winter

NEW York Times bestseller Isabel Allende's In the Midst of Winter is a beautifully crafted, multi-generational novel of struggle, endurance and friendship.

Sat 28 Oct 2017

Tips to protect yourself when out and about

Tips to protect yourself when out and about

TIPS for seniors on staying safe when you are out and about in your community.

Fri 27 Oct 2017

Discover Australian battlefield history on unique tours

Discover Australian battlefield history on unique tours

DELVE into Australia's fascinating war history with the help of passionate battlefield tour guides who want to share their knowledge in a unique way.

Regional Queensland to get more elder abuse support services

Regional Queensland to get more elder abuse support services

MACKAY, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast are to get a new seniors legal and support service by early 2018.

Thu 26 Oct 2017

JUST LIKE DAD: Robert Irwin saves tourists at Australia Zoo

JUST LIKE DAD: Robert Irwin saves tourists at Australia Zoo

ROBERT Irwin, son of the late “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin, jumped to the rescue when a cranky python “reared” up at visitors at Australia Zoo.

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