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John Piggott

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Jazz great blows in for rare visit

Jazz great blows in for rare visit

Clarinetist Nick Polites, 93, pops up from retirement for rare public performance.

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National park volunteers find perfect environment

National park volunteers find perfect environment

Keen brigade of rangers revel in opportunity to share nature's wonders with public.

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Connie's still quite a catch

Connie's still quite a catch

Community radio show host secures singing star from '60s in three-part interview with music.

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Cheers to beers, dears

Cheers to beers, dears

Brewer's Table members savour finest pilsners, ales and lagers, plus a little wine.

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How a couple spent a year on the road - and winged it

How a couple spent a year on the road - and winged it

US-born Bruce tells of adventures in new country in book An Australian Birding Year.

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Flight of fancy now a riveting story

Flight of fancy now a riveting story

US-born birder writes of travels in a different habitat in An Australian Birding Year.

Go the petanque!

Go the petanque!

Easy to learn, challenging and perfect for seniors, the bowls-type game is winning friends.

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Birdlife counting on our help

Birdlife counting on our help

On October 19-25, load an app, head outside and look out for feathered friends.

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The woman who made Elliot Goblet

The woman who made Elliot Goblet

Comedian Jack Levi and mum Marcelle, 96, set for online chat during Victorian Seniors Festival.

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Greeks minus the mythology

Greeks minus the mythology

Archives project looks beyond stereotypes as it documents lives of postwar migrants.