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Dave can't waste a day

Dave can't waste a day

Art imitates life for Dave Cox, who's new single reflects his need to act now and not put things off.

Grandparents and grandkids in focus

Grandparents and grandkids in focus

Ken Spence and Donna Killeen love to photograph grandchildren and grandparents together.

Driving support in Townsville

Driving support in Townsville

Tom and Terry enjoy volunteering to operate a transport service for rehabilitation patients.

Australian wine is the world's best grenache, and it's only $15

Australian wine is the world's best grenache, and it's only $15

And pair it with a slow-cooked braise for a perfect winter meal.

Technology

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Helping older folk age their way

Helping older folk age their way

A new digital-first healthy service has been launched to help older people age their own way

Come on, laugh... it's good for you

Come on, laugh... it's good for you

Laughter Yoga Australia wants us to have a laugh and take up the Laughie Challenge.

Pets

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Microchipping your family pet will prevent the unthinkable

Microchipping your family pet will prevent the unthinkable

Finding your wandering beloved animal friend starts with a simple procedure.

How fresh are your pets' food bowls?

How fresh are your pets' food bowls?

Unwashed pet food bowls can lead to animals and humans getting sick from bacteria including E. coli and salmonella, expert says.

Leeches are creeping into eyes, ears, noses and unmentionables

Leeches are creeping into eyes, ears, noses and unmentionables

Leeches are creeping into eyes, ears, noses and unmentionables.

Dogs: Good fur what ails ya

Dogs: Good fur what ails ya

Thinking of getting a dog? Research suggests it would be great for your health.

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Home and Garden

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When is a fruit not actually a fruit? Well, when it's a fig

When is a fruit not actually a fruit? Well, when it's a fig

John Gabriele breaks down how figs are formed and all the varieties worth trying.

Watch out for wild mushrooms

Watch out for wild mushrooms

People are getting sick from eating poisonous wild mushrooms.

Sweet peas, a pop of colour for your garden

Sweet peas, a pop of colour for your garden

A beautiful autumn plant is ready for blooming this season.

Future proofing your finances in retirement

Future proofing your finances in retirement

There are several ways you can access the wealth accumulated in your home when you need it.

Carers

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Aged care winners named

Aged care winners named

Aged care trailblazers win national awards

Dementia carers: lock in your lunch date

Dementia carers: lock in your lunch date

Lunch group for dementia patients and carers serves up more than just food

From classroom to full-time carer

From classroom to full-time carer

FIVE years ago, life for Ross and Julie Collins changed forever when Ross suffered a substantial haemorrhagic stroke, which left the right-hand side of his body immobile.

Communities urged to become dementia-friendly

Communities urged to become dementia-friendly

A group of carers in the Barossa region have formed a Dementia Friendly Communities Working Group aimed at raising awareness of those living with dementia and highlighting the issues they face.

Food

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Australian wine is the world's best grenache, and it's only $15

Australian wine is the world's best grenache, and it's only $15

And pair it with a slow-cooked braise for a perfect winter meal.

How do you like your Anzac biscuits?

How do you like your Anzac biscuits?

Crunchy, chewy, hard on the outside and soft in the middle... how will you bake your Anzac biscuits?

Another reason to love mushrooms

Another reason to love mushrooms

Want to get your fill of nourishing mushrooms? Try these chicken and mushroom pot pies.

Easter recipes for the whole family

Easter recipes for the whole family

And an easy lamb dinner the kids will love.

Retirement Living

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Retirement villages offer key to happiness, study finds

Retirement villages offer key to happiness, study finds

Tight-knit communities and a sense of belonging take the sting out of ageing for residents in retirement villages and resorts, research finds.

Starting a conversation

Starting a conversation

Malcolm Levy initiated a 'conversation cafe' at ECH, and at age 85, is the organisation's oldest volunteer.

Dishing out some extra support

Dishing out some extra support

Older adults on the Central Coast are receiving extra support to stay active, healthy and live independently.

Have say on village exit payments

Have say on village exit payments

Community feedback is wanted about the timeframes for exit payments in QLD retirement villages.