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‘A generous amount’: Retirees hit out as minister claims Age Pension is plentiful

Senator Anne Ruston sparked a huge backlash on Monday as she described the Age Pension as "generous".

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Elderly man, 75, assaulted by pickaxe-wielding thug during home invasion

Police are urging anyone with information to come forward following the brutal assault.

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Camilla recycles favourite sky-blue dress for royal outing with Charles

It's not the first time Camilla has worn the eye-catching ensemble.

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‘Rafferty’s Rules’ and ‘A Country Practice’ star Richard Carter dies aged 65

Carter was described as "an esteemed actor, a storyteller, and someone who touched the lives of many".

Estate Planning

Destitute funerals: What happens to your body when you die with no money

The bodies of hundreds of Australians are unclaimed each year, with the rules for destitute funerals varying from state to state.

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Joke of the day

A woman goes to visit her husband in jail

"Are you kidding? All he does is eat, sleep and stay in his cell!" Show me the full joke

Royals

An unwashed item in Princess Diana’s wardrobe has just sold for 75K

The mother-of-two purposefully wore the sweater to gym everyday to fool the paparazzi.

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‘I’m angry’: Justine Damond’s heartbroken father opens up on daughter’s murder

"I am angry for him pulling the Goddamn trigger."

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Karl Stefanovic publicly slams women’s magazines for printing negative publicity

"For me, there’s been so many articles now, but I try not to read much."

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A will with a difference: Flying doctor’s moving gesture from beyond the grave

Andrew Wells' family is now searching for anyone who attended his funeral to get in touch.

Celebrity

Rom-com legend Diane Keaton reveals she hasn’t had a date in 35 years

"I haven’t been on a date in, I would say, 35 years."

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‘My son was abusive and aggressive towards me and I feel unsafe’

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‘Fundraising websites like GoFundMe should not be used for silly things’

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Tasty fig, orange and pistachio cake

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