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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.
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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
Meet the retired miner who's been collecting wine for 63 years
'I know I won't drink them all but I still love getting a good bottle in there.'
Rick Allen
Roger Lundy, 80, has been collecting wine for 63 years. He once had more than 2000 bottles in his cellar, but now has about 1000 bottles of wine. Picture by Simone De Peak
Hayden Quinn's baked barramundi with paprika and Lemon & Herb Panko
Cook like the MasterChef alumni with this gorgeous recipe.
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Hayden Quinn (inset) and his paprika baked barramundi crusted with lemon and herb Panko and parmesan. Pictures supplied
Meet Bunny the Boston terrier, Australia's most talented dog
Bunny will star on upcoming Channel 10 show 'The Dog Down Under'
Anthony Caggiano
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Bunny the Boston terrier of Batemans Bay, NSW, asleep on a piano chair. Picture supplied
Celebrity gardeners and 50,000 plants expected for Queensland Garden Expo
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Garden gurus (clockwise) Costa Georgiadis, Sophie Thomson and Leonie Shanahan will be at the
Budget-busting tips to stay warm during an icy winter
There are plenty of affordable ways to get by.
Anthony Caggiano
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Keeping warm this winter and on a budget starts with making sure your home is at least 18 degrees Celsius inside. Picture by Desiree Savage
Essential gardening tips for dog owners and how to hide those holes
Desiree Savage
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Matt Leacy says natural gardens, with large groups of ornamental grasses and low lying hardy shrubs can trick the eye to overlook holes dug by your dog. Picture supplied
Green thumbs to flock to historic estate for gardening festival
This popular gardening event is a must for green thumbs.
Rowan Cowley
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Botanica Festival at Rippon Lea Estate is always a drawcard for garden enthusiasts. Picture supplied

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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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.
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Moving to a retirement village? Consider your payment options
Deciding when to pay can make a big difference.
Rachel Lane
There are multiple payment options available for retirement villages. Picture Shutterstock

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
Taskforce provides help for veterans struggling with aged care
Eileen Wood
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Australian Veterans often have problems accessing services in aged care. Picture Paul Scrambler The Examiner

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