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The rising form of elder abuse that's tearing families apart
Eileen Wood
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The dream of intergenerational harmony is failing in many families with grandparent alienation is becoming increasingly common. ACM file picture.
Redeveloped Royal Victoria Eye and Ear hospital officially opens
The Royal Victoria Eye and Ear hospital has officially reopened.
Rowan Cowley
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Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital patient John Desmond with treating surgeon Penelope Allen. Picture supplied
One in five missing out on life-saving radiation therapy
More effective than ever, a stigma still surrounds radiotherapy.
Rowan Cowley
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Lucinda Morris is one of a number of leading oncologists who are calling for improved access to radiation therapy. Photo from Unsplash. Inset photo supplied
'Stop talking and start doing.' Rosie Batty on trolls, accidental advocacy and treating domestic violence for what it is: terrorism
Batty opens up about the issue in her new memoir 'Hope'.
Kate Cantrell
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February 9 2014: Rosies birthday and the last picture of Luke alive. HarperCollins
A pain in the butt turned out to be something sinister for this Melbourne squash coach
Keen athlete Malcolm McClarty, 64, thought he was happy and healthy and ignored his hip pain. Now he wished he hadn't.
Anthony Caggiano
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Clockwise from left: Malcolm McClarty with his squash equipment, with his partner Baiya, and with his sisters Denise and Elizabeth. Pictures supplied
Hearing on the road
SPONSORED | These tips will help you navigate traffic even if your listening ability is affected.
Pauline Buchan
Some simple behaviours can help you keep driving, even when your hearing is affected.
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Rising to the occasion: Julie Goodwin is brutally honest of health battles
Therese Murray
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Masterchef Julie Goodwin will release her no-holds-barred memoir. Picture by Elizabeth Allnutt
Nagging and pestering to get 'tiny spot' checked helped save husband's life
Tess Kelly
Kevin and Robyn Sherrie are thankful they both caught their melanoma early. Picture by Gareth Gardner
Digital devices can enhance independence for people with vision difficulties
SPONSORED | Guide Dogs NSW/ACT and Good Things Foundation have designed a free digital skills training pilot program to support people with vision loss get the most out of their digital devices.
Alan Edwards, who has vision loss, uses digital tools to help him achieve tasks in daily life. Picture supplied

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