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Saturday, 28 October 2023
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Queensland's 16 nominees in the 2024 Australian of the Year Awards
Ronald West, a 90-year-old organist and former theatre owner, is one of four nominees for the 2024 Senior Australian of the Year Award for Queensland. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
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Beef prices have plummeted so why aren't we paying less at the supermarket?
Shan Goodwin
Cattle prices are plummeting but on the shelves beef is still quite expensive. Picture via Shutterstock.
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October 28 | Was Lizzy Borden found guilty or innocent of the murder of her father and his wife?
Anna Houlahan
A portrait of Lizzie Borden, circa 1889. Creative Commons picture
Artists' triple treat for WA Seniors Week
Portraits, still life, nature; these three women illustrate what combined efforts can bring to a colourful exhibition.
Hazel Bradley
Willemina Foeken. Picture supplied
Award for SES veteran Graham
Graham Stumer (centre) with South East Queenland Regional Commander Rick Murdoch (left) and Acting Assistant Commissioner Brian Cox. Picture supplied
Scenic Rim State Emergency Service volunteers carry out dozens of search and rescue operations each year.
Eileen Wood
SA drinks brand Halls back in production
A 19th century soft drink brand is returning to SA's shelves.
Staff Reporter
Halls Fruita on a production line in Willunga SA. Picture supplied
Seniors well represented in Territory's yearly honour roll
Alan Andersen at El Questro, in the Kimberley. Picture supplied
Seniors are making a huge difference in the Northern Territory.
Staff Reporter
World of woe for airlines as Aussies pack on weight
Heavier planes require more fuel, driving up operational costs, a study says.
Staff Reporter
A side view of a person sitting in an aeroplane. Shutterstock picture.
No escape: Forensic pathologist finds the truth through science
From SIDS to murders, Roger Byard's use of science has consistently uncover what's really happened.
Anthony Caggiano
Forensic pathologist Roger Byard and his dog Lucy. Picture supplied
Where your super goes in your estate needs careful planning
Your super is not considered an asset and as such, is taxed differently when you die.
Noel Whittaker
Where your super goes in your estate needs careful planning
Drug hope for hand arthritis sufferers
Hand osteoarthritis can effect one in two women and one in four men by age 85. Picture shutterstock
Relief could be on the way for sufferers of hand osteoarthritis.
Eileen Wood
Everyday heroes: SA's Australian of the Year 2024 nominees announced
Ordinary South Aussie seniors are shining bright as people who give far more than they take in their home state.
Staff Reporter
(Far right) Stella Braund, 54, of Trinity Gardens. Picture supplied
Bowls: a sport for all
Bowls champion Cheryl Lindfield loves the sport because of its inclusivity. Picture Bowls Australia
People of all ages and abilities are taking up the sport of bowls.
Eileen Wood
WA Australian of the Year 2024 nominees announced
Eileen Wood
2023 WA Australian of the Year winners (from left) Theresa Kwok, Peter Bol, Samar Aoun, Jimmy Murphy. Photo by NADC- Salty Dingo
Fears for bone health as older Australians dodge density test
Could you be at risk of osteoporosis? Take this test and find out.
Staff Reporter
Could you be at risk of osteoporosis? Picture from Shutterstock

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Travel
Sit back and enjoy the ride - Longreach to The Alice
Just out of Alice Springs, enjoy the magnificent Simpsons Gap. Picture Shutterstock
From central Queensland to the Red Centre via Broken Hill and Coober Pedy, see outback Australia like never before.
World of woe for airlines as Aussies pack on weight
Heavier planes require more fuel, driving up operational costs, a study says.
Staff Reporter
A side view of a person sitting in an aeroplane. Shutterstock picture.
Hop aboard for Aussie adventure, south to north
A train journey through the outback is sure to fuel some passion so all aboard.
Emma Brown
See the Katherine Gorge on this exotic trek to the top end. Picture Shutterstock
Health
Study shows how cancer cells fight off chemo
Tube-like structures called microtubules help separate chromosomes evenly during cell division and can overcome low exposures to chemotherapy. Picture Wikimedia Commons.
Ever wondered why chemotherapy isn't effective on some cancers?
Staff Reporter
Fluctuating blood pressure: a warning sign for dementia and heart disease
Cognitive impairment treatment could start with addressing fluctuating blood pressure, a study has found.
Staff Reporter
A CT scan of the brain, case of old CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident), Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Shutterstock picture
World of woe for airlines as Aussies pack on weight
Heavier planes require more fuel, driving up operational costs, a study says.
Staff Reporter
A side view of a person sitting in an aeroplane. Shutterstock picture.
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This Scandi silhouette is a must visit
The Little mermaid statue in Copenhagen. Picture Shutterstock
Emma Brown
For the love of dogs; how becoming a minder can help you mentally, physically and socially
Elizabeth Habermann
Minders can choose what breed and size of dog they're comfortable with taking on and also have control over how long they will have the dog. Picture Shutterstock
Check in for a greener future at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle
Elizabeth Habermann
(Left to right) Deputy Lord Mayor Declan Clausen, Pro-invest Group asset management director Johann de Goeder, Pro-invest Group chief operating officer Shantha de Silva and Pro-invest Group ESG manager Cindy van der Wal celebrating UN World Tourism Day 2023 on the hotel of the Holiday Inn Express Newcastle. Picture JP Creative
Lifestyle
Compact Home Lifts increase your independence
Compact Home Lifts can help you stay in your own house for longer. Picture supplied
SPONSORED | Stay in your own home and move about easily with a Compact Home Lift.
Artists' triple treat for WA Seniors Week
Portraits, still life, nature; these three women illustrate what combined efforts can bring to a colourful exhibition.
Hazel Bradley
Willemina Foeken. Picture supplied
Time for an upgrade: Signs your kitchen sink needs a makeover
A kitchen sink makeover is a relatively inexpensive and easy way to give your kitchen a facelift. Picture Shutterstocki
Finance
Have you filed your tax return yet?
ATO assistant commissioner Rob Thomson. Picture supplied
There are just days left to file your Aussie tax return, or you risk getting a fine. Don't fudge the figures, either...
Staff Reporter
Where your super goes in your estate needs careful planning
Your super is not considered an asset and as such, is taxed differently when you die.
Noel Whittaker
Where your super goes in your estate needs careful planning
SA Seniors Card celebrates 30 years
Older South Aussies: Maximise your savings by using your SA Seniors Card. Here's how.
A shop assistant accepting a customer's SA Seniors Card. Picture by SA Govt
Entertainment
How Greek myth helped wallflower Mez turn over new leaf
Mez Newman and her dog Remee. Picture supplied
Mez Newman felt adrift with no anchor until she made a change.
Rowan Cowley
Can you beat our hard general knowledge quiz?
October 28 | Was Lizzy Borden found guilty or innocent of the murder of her father and his wife?
Anna Houlahan
A portrait of Lizzie Borden, circa 1889. Creative Commons picture
Allister Thorne actor to star as Dickens' Scrooge
He starred in Game of Thrones, now he's headed to Victorian stages.
Staff Reporter
Owen Teale in Whitehall, London, in September 2013. Picture by Ian Haskins
National and International News
UN demands aid truce between Israel and Hamas
The UN has called for a truce to allow aid to Gaza, as Israel steps up a ground offensive there. (AP PHOTO)
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'Facebook for cows' technology tackling cattle theft
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Israel steps up attacks in Gaza, communications lost
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Hamas wants an Israeli ceasefire before it will release the 224 hostages reportedly held in Gaza. (AP PHOTO)