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Is your property prepared for this bush fire season?

Is your property prepared for this bush fire season?

Homeowners warned not to be complacent as firefighters predict another intense fire season.

Greeks minus the mythology

Greeks minus the mythology

Archives project looks beyond stereotypes as it documents lives of postwar migrants.

It's time to embrace New Zealand

It's time to embrace New Zealand

New Zealand coach holiday specialist Grand Pacific Tours has launched an online magazine to inspire travellers.

Famed wine writer's cherished collection goes under the hammer

Famed wine writer's cherished collection goes under the hammer

James Halliday will be auctioning off some of his wine collection.

Travel

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Historic Parramatta River swim spot to be reopened after 52 years

Historic Parramatta River swim spot to be reopened after 52 years

Sydneysiders and visitors set to return to Bayview Park swimming spot generations after it closed.

One-stop COVID travel info shop

One-stop COVID travel info shop

Tourism Australia's new COVID Travel Portal has all the latest information on travelling within Australia.

A walk through Hosier Lane

A walk through Hosier Lane

As always, the street art of Melbourne captures the spirit of the times.

Sculpture show shaping up

Sculpture show shaping up

Mudgee's Sculptures in the Garden will run for over two weeks this year.

Aged Care Royal Commission

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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.

Hearing will look at COVID situation in Australian nursing homes

Hearing will look at COVID situation in Australian nursing homes

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will hold two hearings in Sydney next week on the response to COVID-19 in aged care and to inquire into aged care accommodation.

Aged Care: Royal commission to investigate COVID-19 response

Aged Care: Royal commission to investigate COVID-19 response

An aged care royal commission hearing on August 10-13 will look at Australia's response to the pandemic in aged care homes.

Health

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Our guiding lights in suicide fight

Our guiding lights in suicide fight

Mental health is in focus during World Suicide Prevention Day and R U OK? Day.

Blood cancers: death rate higher for regional patients

Blood cancers: death rate higher for regional patients

Audrey has had to travel 18,000 kms in three years to access life saving cancer treatment.

Bee venom kills cancer cells: study

Bee venom kills cancer cells: study

HONEYBEE venom is the latest tool in the fight against breast cancer.

Float away with sculpture-inspired guided meditation

Float away with sculpture-inspired guided meditation

Drone footage gives viewers new perspective of artwork at McClelland Sculpture Park in online guided meditation sessions.

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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.

Still mobile during COVID-19

Still mobile during COVID-19

Lifestyle

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Still mobile during COVID-19

Still mobile during COVID-19

Gardening Australia's Josh Byrne digs up the dirt on composting

Gardening Australia's Josh Byrne digs up the dirt on composting

TV host Josh Byrne shares first-hand tips on building an affordable, energy-efficient and waterwise home in his new book The Sustainable House Handbook.

Recipe: Mediterranean Lamb Cutlets

Recipe: Mediterranean Lamb Cutlets

DO you know a local legend? Australian Lamb is encouraging you to make them a meal to say thanks.

Pumpkin Festival given the chop

Pumpkin Festival given the chop

One of the largest events on the Upper Lachlan Shire calendar, the Collector Village Pumpkin Festival has been cancelled.

Financial

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Program seeks to educate banking staff about dementia

Program seeks to educate banking staff about dementia

Online program help bank staff learn how to provide improved services for people living with dementia.

Women's business: How sisters helped Julieanne achieve her dream

Women's business: How sisters helped Julieanne achieve her dream

Son's death inspires Central Coast woman to start her own business helping families caring for seriously ill kids.

Breaking faith: Vets denied full pension

Breaking faith: Vets denied full pension

Patricia Coulthard is one of many British veterans living in Australia who have their pensions frozen.

No pension rise: calls for govt action

No pension rise: calls for govt action

Seniors groups lobby Government for urgent action after announcement of no pension rise in September.

Entertainment

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Community station's ode to Col Joye

Community station's ode to Col Joye

Tune in to radio station 2RRR for a dose of rock and roll nostalgia with Col Joye.

Rural snappers' flashes of inspiration

Rural snappers' flashes of inspiration

Rural Aid has announced the winners of its new photo comp and the results are stunning.

Lonnie turns 80 and still going strong

Lonnie turns 80 and still going strong

He was a star during Australia's first wave of rock 'n' roll - now Lonnie Lee is 80.

How Australia made a drifter's life whole

How Australia made a drifter's life whole

From childhood trauma and a drifter's life to contentment, this is a memoir that inspires.

Around the States

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How Australia made a drifter's life whole

How Australia made a drifter's life whole

From childhood trauma and a drifter's life to contentment, this is a memoir that inspires.

One-stop COVID travel info shop

One-stop COVID travel info shop

Tourism Australia's new COVID Travel Portal has all the latest information on travelling within Australia.

Entrepreneurship: Why it's not just a young people's game

Entrepreneurship: Why it's not just a young people's game

The Startup@AnyAge program aims to help over-50s build confidence, skills and awareness to set up a new business in their community.

Gardening Australia's Josh Byrne digs up the dirt on composting

Gardening Australia's Josh Byrne digs up the dirt on composting

TV host Josh Byrne shares first-hand tips on building an affordable, energy-efficient and waterwise home in his new book The Sustainable House Handbook.

Don't wait 'til the end to think about the end

Don't wait 'til the end to think about the end

There are six categories of people when it comes to end-of-life planning. Which one is you?

Finally, a tip of the old slouch hat

Finally, a tip of the old slouch hat

Fundraising target on track for veterans seeking permanent Australian War Memorial tribute.

Program seeks to educate banking staff about dementia

Program seeks to educate banking staff about dementia

Online program help bank staff learn how to provide improved services for people living with dementia.

Most aged care homes are making a profit: Royal Commission report

Most aged care homes are making a profit: Royal Commission report

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.

National News

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Prominent Australians call current crises warning of what's to come

Prominent Australians call current crises warning of what's to come

Take the weekend quiz

Take the weekend quiz

Get you grey matter working.

US judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg dead at 87

US judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg dead at 87

Missing toddler found alive in WA bush

Missing toddler found alive in WA bush

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Wharfies end Sydney port industrial action

Wharfies end Sydney port industrial action

Decision on COVID-19 supplements deferred

Decision on COVID-19 supplements deferred

Virus to slow Australian population growth

Virus to slow Australian population growth