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Chris Bowen pulls out of Labor leadership race, throws support behind Albanese

The announcement comes just hours after the politician claimed he would be running for the top spot.

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Handwritten wills found in Aretha Franklin’s home months after death

The famous singer passed away in August last year.

Mental Health

From fear to sadness: The emotional impact palliative care has on carers

“I don’t think you can ever be fully prepared because this is something we don’t know about," Gwenneth says of caring for someone in palliative care.

TV and Movies

‘How did we fail our son?’: Stuart Kelly’s tearful mum reveals her heartbreak

Kathy and Ralph Kelly appeared on Andrew Denton’s Interview on Tuesday night in a heartbreaking chat about the death of their two beloved sons.

Income and Super

Count your pennies! Australia’s favourite super fund revealed

The fund was credited for its value for money, customer service and communication.

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How to help your partner recover from the post-retirement blues

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by Noel Whittaker

Estate Planning

The fine print on your responsibilities as your loved one’s attorney

by Geoff Rowe

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The truth about breast screening – it’s not as uncomfortable as you think!

by Starts at 60 with Breast Screen Queensland

Joke of the day

A woman invited people over for dinner

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Style

Pretty in pink: Catherine oozes elegance in fitted coat dress for garden party

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended an event at Buckingham Palace alongside the Queen.

News

‘Suspected murder suicide’: Bodies found below cliff were ‘mother and daughter’

The woman and child were found at the bottom of Robertson Lookout near Wollongong on Tuesday.

TV and Movies

First look: Royalty visits Downton Abbey as characters return in first trailer

The movie is set for release later this year.

Food

‘Devastated’ Jamie Oliver breaks silence as restaurant empire collapses

Jamie Oliver released an emotional statement after most of his popular UK restaurants closed.

Sleep

Rest easy: Study shows poor sleep increases risk of stroke and heart attack

People who sleep less than seven hours may be at increased risk of major cardiovascular events, new research shows.

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‘Toxic state of regional Australia fails to feature on national radar’

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‘How I’ll remember the legendary Hollywood actress and singer Doris Day’

by Julie Grenness

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‘The sweet nostalgia of door-to-door salesmen and traders’

by Jacqui Lee

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‘I support the right to protest but extreme vegan activists are doing it wrong’

by Graeme McElligott

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