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Cold case: Man charged over 1992 murder of 89-year-old Hugo Benscher

Hugo Benscher (left) was found dead in his Gold Coast home (pictured right) in 1992. Source: Supplied.

The 89-year-old victim was found bound and gagged on the floor of his Paradise Point home in Queensland in June 1992.

Written byJessica Galley

Australia and New Zealand cruises will never be cheaper than right now

Princess Cruises is the latest to slash prices, including on its Northern Explorer itinerary.

See Eden, Port Arthur and Hobart on the popular Queen Elizabeth for less than $100 a night per person twin-share. Source: Cunard

‘Image of George!’ Royal fans go wild as James Middleton shares childhood photo

James Middleton shared a never-before-seen photograph of himself as a young boy - and royal fans can't believe how much he looks like his eldest nephew.

Written byJessica Galley

Catherine's brother was compared to Prince George as he shared a previously unseen snap of himself as a child. Source: Getty.

Hannah Clarke’s brother Nathaniel relives moment his wife told him about tragedy

Nathaniel Clarke was working away in Moranbah when his sister, along with his two young nieces and nephew, were killed in a car fire last Wednesday.

Written byJessica Galley

Nathaniel Clarke, left, spoke to Triple M's Big Breakfast about the moment he found out what had happened to his sister, nieces and nephew. Source: Getty/Facebook.

‘Why I’m leaving a gift to charity in my will’

Will you be like John and leave a mark on the world, even after you’re gone?

Written byStarts at 60 with Australia for UNHCR

John Rostas was forced to flee conflict-ridden Hungary as a child, but has since built a better life for himself in Australia over the past six decades.

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End-of-life planning

How a probate caveat can protect your assets

by Margaret Arthur

Investment

Why smart investing in retirement should be like watching paint dry

by David Kennedy

Aged Care

The flawed Aussie aged care system: How experts say it should be fixed

by Tamille Head

Aged Care

An insider’s advice on how to negotiate thousands off aged care fees

by Dana Sawyer

Joke of the day

Daily Joke: A husband and wife were driving down a country lane

He offered to pull the car out of the mud for $50. Show me the full joke

The couple's car suddenly got bogged. Source: Getty.

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