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The real reason the men in your life are bald…
Lifestyle

The real reason the men in your life are bald…

The real reason the men in your life are bald…

There are differences between being bald and having a shaved head, and there are many ins and outs to the process, as well as reasons for it.
Over 60s in the UK and Australia have the same problem…
Health

Over 60s in the UK and Australia have the same problem…

Over 60s in the UK and Australia have the same problem…

There is a health dichotomy happening to both Brits and Aussies: a lack of vitamin D despite too much – or too little – sunshine.
Nostalgia – the 60s movie arvo
Nostalgia

Nostalgia – the 60s movie arvo

Nostalgia – the 60s movie arvo

The 1960s was a boom time for cinemas across Australia. Movies provided the fastest and cheapest route to excitement and wonder for the youngsters of this era.
Does life go downhill after 50?
Lifestyle

Does life go downhill after 50?

Does life go downhill after 50?

Does life really go downhill after 50 – is this a universal truth, or do we control our own destiny? If it does, how do we stop/slow it?
Fillin in form’s…and the Intaweb
Lifestyle

Fillin in form’s…and the Intaweb

Fillin in form’s…and the Intaweb

The following phrases were supplied by a former member of PETA (Primary English Teachers’ Association) I am afrade of form’s....
Medicare legislation lacks teeth
News

Medicare legislation lacks teeth

Medicare legislation lacks teeth

IN FEWER than three months’ time, Aussies will be at the ballot booths putting ticks in boxes to decide which...

About Grant Dobinson

Grant Dobinson is a freelance journalist with 28 years’ experience. He was a systems programmer, but somehow morphed into a university lecturer where he taught news editing, print design and layout, photojournalism and multimedia journalism. He is currently the media manager for Older People Speak Out (OPSO provides a public forum for seniors) and is keenly interested in the issues faced by our older citzens.