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Inside the hospital mortuary, a deathly silence is matched by the utmost care
Mortuary supervisor Jessica Puniard. Picture by Gary Ramage
Take a peek inside the walls of this Australian mortuary.
Peter Brewer
Meet the 'coffin confessor', crashing funerals to speak up for the dead
New book by Bill Edgar tells what he's learned crashing funerals.
John Piggott
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"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
How to lessen our footprints as we prepare to step into the great beyond
Sustainable coffins, natural burials, the funeral industry is keen to go green.
Rowan Cowley
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Australian Funeral Directors Association senior vice president Asha Dooley says the industry is working hard to make the industry more sustainable. Pictures courtesy of Grace Funerals

Redefining funerals: Creatively honour loved ones with personalised ceremonies

Tomorrow Funerals co-founder Kate Morgan believes funerals should reflect the personality of the person who has passed away. Pictures by Leo Farrell Photography
A funeral should be reflective of the person who died, says Kate Morgan.
Rowan Cowley
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Review

Inside Maggie Beer's new cookbook and TV Series on aged care dining

WIN a copy of Maggie Beer's latest cook book, Maggie's Recipes for Life.
Eileen Wood
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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

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

Retirement Living

Nowhere to turn: Exorbitant fees leave some village residents 'trapped'

A rising number of retirement village residents are feeling financial strain over rising fees. Not all villages are equal when it comes to finances. Picture from Unsplash
Not all retirement villages are equal when it comes to finance.
Eileen Wood
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Opinion

Making your next move more affordable

Rachel Lane
Predicting the future is impossible, but you can make it easier on yourself by understanding financials. Picture Shutterstock

Explore luxury display homes open in Sunshine Coast's hinterland

SPONSORED | Discover the retreat-like feeling of life at GemLife Palmwoods.
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GemLife Palmwoods' sales coordinator, Karen Taylor, is enthusiastic about the retreat-like feeling of the lifestyle resort's properties.

Home and Garden

Inside Maggie Beer's new cookbook and TV Series on aged care dining

Review
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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European coffee experience right here in Australia

After four decades, this coffee shop still serves a good cup.
Hamish Geale
Jason Bardenhagen, of Croplines Coffee. Picture by Paul Scambler

Discover nostalgia and delight at Lennons Restaurant & Bar

SPONSORED | Share an experience at this modern homage to a legendary hotel.
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Enjoy an exquisite dining experience at Lennons Restaurant & Bar at Hyatt Regency Brisbane. Picture supplied

Carers

New health tool for aged care predicts when a resident's health declines

The tool helps aged care staff plan care around frailty and risk of falls for each resident. Picture by RMIT
Desiree Savage
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Young carers step up as ageing population leads to disability spike

Disability is on the rise and young people are stepping up to help.
Rowan Cowley
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The number of young Australians serving in caring roles is snowballing. Picture from Shutterstock

Amazing people: Meet some of Australia's unpaid carers

Eileen Wood
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2.65 million unpaid carers give their time, compassion and love to family members and friends. Pictures supplied

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