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Meet the 'coffin confessor', crashing funerals to speak up for the dead

"They've got something to say, listen to it. If you don't like it, walk away," says Coffin Confessor Bill Edgar, talking about his unusual job. Picture supplied by Penguin Random House ANZ
New book by Bill Edgar tells what he's learned crashing funerals.
John Piggott
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Check out the travel adventures of older Aussies, like this cheeky monkey

Desiree Savage
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"This photo was taken a couple of years ago on my holiday to Bali. This is in the Monkey Forest in Ubud with a VERY cheeky monkey," says Kerrie. Picture by Kerrie Tullipan

Tea-rrific: Men to be welcomed into CWA clubs for first time as members

Hazel Bradley Perri Polson
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There has been a change to CWA WA's membership following its annual general meeting in July 2024. Picture by Hazel Bradley
Last cuts for much-loved butcher
Sid Everingham in his Baralaba butcher shop which he and his wife Diane ran and sold many pork products supplied by their own piggery. Picture: Supplied
Sid Everingham looks back on 50 years of servicing his community.
Alison Paterson
The mighty brass band from Steel City
The Newcastle Steelworks Band made history 100 years ago.
The Newcastle Steelworks Band made history 100 years ago. Now, their music is coming back to life. Picture supplied
Thankfully, horrific whale hunt now dead in the water
History: When NSW whaling fleets once hunted the ocean
Mike Scanlon
Artwork shows 'Mocha Dick' retaliating for being hunted and harpooned by 19th century whalers. Picture supplied

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The eight men who faced the gallows at Old Dubbo Gaol | 120 years since last hanging
Clockwise: Jacky Underwood, Harold Dutton Mallallieu, Ah Check, Wong Ming, Albert, Thomas Newman, Lars Peter Hansen, and Thomas Moore.
Mitigating circumstances were not recognised under law at that time.
Zaarkacha Marlan
Last cuts for much-loved butcher
Sid Everingham looks back on 50 years of servicing his community.
Alison Paterson
Sid Everingham in his Baralaba butcher shop which he and his wife Diane ran and sold many pork products supplied by their own piggery. Picture: Supplied
'Broken bodies, battered minds' and what's left from women facing war
Ballarat filmmakers take on these often untold stories.
Melanie Whelan
Deakin University PhD candidate Anna Wilkinson says stories of women, such as Maureen White, help bring history off the textbook pages - and this film would play an important role in public history, too. Picture by Adam Trafford

The mighty brass band from Steel City

The Newcastle Steelworks Band made history 100 years ago. Now, their music is coming back to life. Picture supplied
The Newcastle Steelworks Band made history 100 years ago.

Thankfully, horrific whale hunt now dead in the water

History: When NSW whaling fleets once hunted the ocean
Mike Scanlon
Artwork shows 'Mocha Dick' retaliating for being hunted and harpooned by 19th century whalers. Picture supplied

Coffin plate of the man who named Australia heads to SA

Bray Boland
A statue of Matthew Flinders and his cat stands at Euston station near where his grave was found. (AP PHOTO)

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The ads that will change the way parents feel about Facebook

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Two children "play grown-ups" in this faux ad by the Youngbloods WA team of rising advertising industry talents. Picture by Gruen/ABC
James Joyce
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Life after 80: older Aussies weigh in on challenges of living longer

Desiree Savage
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A group of older women. ACM file picture
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Comment: How do we give domestic violence victim survivors a voice?

Sally Foy
Generic image representing stopping domestic violence. Picture by Shutterstock
Boomers vs. Gen Z, the phone call dilemma unveiled: Editorial
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Boomers vs. Gen Z, the phone call dilemma unveiled: Editorial
Desiree Savage
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YOUR SAY: Fight to keep cash in society hits home with many
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Generic image of woman looking at finances. Picture from Shutterstock
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When a hospital wasn't a place of care and safety for my Gran
Eileen Wood
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Generic image of old woman sick in bed. Picture by Shutterstock

Competitions

Inside Maggie Beer's new cookbook and TV Series on aged care dining
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Maggie Beer has a new TV documentary on the ABC and iView, Maggie Beer's Big Mission, in which she sets out to show how food in aged care doesn't have to be unappetising, unhealthy and boring and life in general. Picture supplied
WIN a copy of Maggie Beer's latest cook book, Maggie's Recipes for Life.
Eileen Wood
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WIN | Heckle the Wicked Witch (nicely) at Snow White pantomime
Join in the fun on stage as this children's fable unfolds onstage.
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Win tickets to see a pantomime of Snow White in Sydney during September 2024. Picture supplied
WIN a Hydragun massager to ease your aching muscles
Relieve tired and achy muscles in the comfort of your own home.
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Relieve tired and achy muscles with a Hydragun Massage Gun. Picture supplied

WIN A feel-good story of mistaken identity and new beginnings

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Anna Johnston has channelled her respect for older people and her knowledge of aged care into a quirky and humourous debut novel. Picture supplied
The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife is Anna Johnston's debut novel.
Eileen Wood
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WIN a $42,000 holiday of a lifetime with Explore

Spectacular scenes of Canada and Alaska await on this gorgeous trip.
The iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Picture supplied

Win a copy of Art Hour at the Duchess Hotel

Friendships and fresh starts blossom in Sophie Green's new novel.
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The cover art to Sophie Green's Art Hour at the Duchess Hotel. Pictures supplied

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