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Meet Victoria's 2021 Australian of the Year nominees

Meet Victoria's 2021 Australian of the Year nominees

Here's 17 reasons to cheer, Victoria

Jack Thompson: It's never too late

Jack Thompson: It's never too late

At 98, code-cracking Marj is no enigma

At 98, code-cracking Marj is no enigma

Marj Thornton talks about her top-secret mission as a wireless operator helping codebreakers in Britain during World War II.

'Mum was only 66': Hayley Olivares' mother died at a doctorless Gulgong hospital

'Mum was only 66': Hayley Olivares' mother died at a doctorless Gulgong hospital

The Gulgong community is grieving the loss of a beloved teacher and mother.

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You can now watch silo painting in real time, at home

You can now watch silo painting in real time, at home

Images are uploaded every couple of minutes, giving people a glimpse of both silo transformations.

Hey, Skip, who's going to win?

Hey, Skip, who's going to win?

A wild kangaroo in Queensland has hopped to it, predicting the Geelong Cats to win this year's AFL premiership.

South Australians strike it lucky with travel vouchers

South Australians strike it lucky with travel vouchers

SA travel voucher offer opens October 15.

Lake Macquarie the perfect spot for a road trip

Lake Macquarie the perfect spot for a road trip

Pristine beaches, great food, stunning landscapes - Lake Macquarie has it all.

Aged Care Royal Commission

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Aged care royal commission final hearing dates announced

Aged care royal commission final hearing dates announced

Final submissions hearing can be viewed through the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety webcast.

How much will baby boomers bear?

How much will baby boomers bear?

Royal Commission examines the complex issue of aged care funding

Financial future of aged care focus of royal commission hearing

Financial future of aged care focus of royal commission hearing

Former PM Paul Keating and former Treasurer Peter Costello will speak about possible long-term finance reforms for Australia's ageing population at the next hearing of the aged care royal commission.

Report to royal commission shows most aged care homes are making a profit

Report to royal commission shows most aged care homes are making a profit

Aged care providers (both home care and residential) made $1.1 billion in profits on income of $25 billion in 2018, royal commission is told.

Home care in spotlight at Sydney hearing

Home care in spotlight at Sydney hearing

NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald among those to give evidence at latest royal commission hearing.

Federal minister intervened at Newmarch House amid virus chaos

Federal minister intervened at Newmarch House amid virus chaos

The response to the coronavirus outbreak at Newmarch House was marked by confused decision-making, the royal commission has heard.

Minister denies failure to prepare aged care sector

Minister denies failure to prepare aged care sector

Australia's coronavirus aged care death rate is one of highest in the world, but Richard Colbeck has defended the government's handling of the sector through the pandemic.

'Underprepared': aged care royal commission investigates coronavirus response

'Underprepared': aged care royal commission investigates coronavirus response

The aged care royal commission has heard damning evidence against the sector on its handling of coronavirus.

Health

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Speaking F.A.S.T in any language

Speaking F.A.S.T in any language

When a stroke strikes the brain, it kills up to 1.9 million brain cells per minute, but treatment can stop this damage.

Call for improved care for hip surgery patients

Call for improved care for hip surgery patients

Researchers say discharge processes for hip surgery outpatients need to be improved.

Major breakthrough for deadly disease

Major breakthrough for deadly disease

Melbourne researchers step closer to defeating deadly sepsis

Drop the mic: Could karaoke bad for you?

Drop the mic: Could karaoke bad for you?

Australians invited to take part in online survey about their karaoke use.

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Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

Aussie cricket great Peter Taylor calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly.

Experiencing debt in retirement? A reverse mortgage could help

Experiencing debt in retirement? A reverse mortgage could help

Due to the rising number of people retiring with debt, there is an increased need for financial products that will suit retirees.

Helping country kids reach their full potential

Helping country kids reach their full potential

Royal Far West and telco Pennytel have teamed-up this Spring to help raise awareness for country kids in need.

Having the will to leave a lasting legacy

Having the will to leave a lasting legacy

A growing number of Australians who are leaving gifts in their will to charity.

Far from help is not far from hope

Far from help is not far from hope

Since 1924, Royal Far West (RFW) has been dedicated to providing kids living in rural and remote areas of Australia with the care they need, but otherwise couldn't access.

Lifestyle

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Singers chime in with virtual connection

Singers chime in with virtual connection

Meet the singers who moved their weekly choir sessions online.

Thriving as a community during COVID-19

Thriving as a community during COVID-19

Recipe: Salmon pesto spaghetti

Recipe: Salmon pesto spaghetti

Looking to eat healthier? This fishy feast could help tip the scales in your favour.

Fred gives centre a rosy glow

Fred gives centre a rosy glow

Volunteer Fred Matthews has won hearts at Downfall Creek Bushland Centre.

Financial

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Aussies vote property as the most secure and profitable long-term investment

Aussies vote property as the most secure and profitable long-term investment

New research has revealed 1 in 2 Aussies think property is the most secure and profitable long-term investment, compared with shares, gold, cash and fixed interest.

Will Dad's compo payout affect his pension payment?

Will Dad's compo payout affect his pension payment?

Noel Whittaker answers your financial questions

Payment options for aged care accommodation explained

Payment options for aged care accommodation explained

Exploring your options when it comes to paying aged care accommodation fees is time well spent.

Older Australians need jobs too: Budget fails mature-age sector

Older Australians need jobs too: Budget fails mature-age sector

Seniors find some welcome news in October 2020 budget, but not enough

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WIN: Dead Still DVDs

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What Olivia Newton-John wore

What Olivia Newton-John wore

Items acquired by VAC among 500 items auctioned to raise funds for star's cancer charity.

Jack Thompson: It's never too late

Jack Thompson: It's never too late

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At 98, code-cracking Marj is no enigma

At 98, code-cracking Marj is no enigma

Marj Thornton talks about her top-secret mission as a wireless operator helping codebreakers in Britain during World War II.

It's never too late, says Jack

It's never too late, says Jack

JobMaker sees older workers dumped by employers

JobMaker sees older workers dumped by employers

Older workers are already being laid off by employers eager to take on younger people eligible for the $200 JobMaker subsidy, according to a leading seniors' advocate.

Dedication: Arnold gives 50 years of service to Parkes Rotary Club

Dedication: Arnold gives 50 years of service to Parkes Rotary Club

Arnold joined Rotary on January 4, 1970 at 37 years old, at a time when it was a men's only club.

Report an indictment of government's unpreparedness

Report an indictment of government's unpreparedness

Royal Commission special report on COVID-19 makes six recommendations. Government accepts all.

Ageing with a personality disorder

Ageing with a personality disorder

IT'S been described as having an exposed emotional nerve ending.

Still the real thing all these years later

Still the real thing all these years later

With a recent album and legions of fans going back 50 years, the legend is still a busy man.

Spotlight on older Australians during International Day of Older Persons

Spotlight on older Australians during International Day of Older Persons

Celebrate our seniors on the International Day of Older Persons

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Queenslanders misjudge skin cancer risks

Queenslanders misjudge skin cancer risks

Unfair dismissal trial against Lambie starts

Unfair dismissal trial against Lambie starts

The Federal Court has heard Senator Jacqui Lambie took swearing in the workplace to "a whole new level".

Wighton caps stunning rise with boilover Dally M Medal win

Wighton caps stunning rise with boilover Dally M Medal win

It isn't the medal Jack Wighton wanted this year, but it's a pretty good consolation prize.

Meet the 17 celebs on SAS Australia

Meet the 17 celebs on SAS Australia

Reality show or TV torture test?

NAB apologises for widespread outages

NAB apologises for widespread outages

NAB recorded widespread outages to its online services across Australia.

NSW restrictions eased in lead up to Xmas

NSW restrictions eased in lead up to Xmas

NAB apologises for widespread outages

NAB apologises for widespread outages

'Heartbroken' mum pleads to come home

'Heartbroken' mum pleads to come home

'Heartbroken' Bonnie Court pleads for help to get family to Tasmania.

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