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Sue Leighton

‘I’ve been hacked’: Woman warns against common online scam tactic

Keeping safe online

Cancer. Source: Getty

The C word: Cancer

The C word: Cancer

Cancer is a dreadful disease. Below is my experience, written on February 8th, 2022. About six weeks ago I began...

Words are a beautiful thing. Source: Getty

For the love of words, complex and curious as they are

For the love of words, complex and curious as they are

Language is a beautiful thing, particularly the English Language with all its complex curiosities and variations.

When I was a young teenager, a close friend once said to me “You don’t worry about anything!” I didn’t need to then but, I soon learned! Source: Getty

Worry: The detrimental effect

Worry: The detrimental effect

Worry, we all do it! We worry about our children; our grandchildren; our financial affairs; our looks; our health –...

All that hot water going to waste! Sue needed assistance and quickly. Source: Getty Images

‘I’ve had a good run of bad luck’: Staying strong when life gets tough

‘I’ve had a good run of bad luck’: Staying strong when life gets tough

"You could only imagine the thoughts going through my mind and the dollar signs flashing before my very tired eyes."

Sue remembers having Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. Source: Getty Images

‘Two Old Ducks: Sharing our memories of Christmases past’

‘Two Old Ducks: Sharing our memories of Christmases past’

Two community contributors write about their childhood memories of Christmas.

Caring for a cat, bird or other pet can help ease loneliness, relieve depression and anxiety, lower stress and improve your health. Source: Getty Images

‘Emotional lifesavers: Furry and feathered friends have me feeling more happy with life’

‘Emotional lifesavers: Furry and feathered friends have me feeling more happy with life’

Caring for a cat, bird or other pet can help ease loneliness, relieve depression and anxiety, lower stress and improve your health.

Ever been on hold with a government agency for so long you finished the first season of 'Grace and Frankie' on Netflix? Source: Getty Images

‘The frustrations of government service and the public health system’

‘The frustrations of government service and the public health system’

'If you thought retirement would be stress-free and uncomplicated, then think again!'

The AIFS says if international indications provide any guidance, it is likely that between 2-14 per cent of older Australians experience elder abuse in any given year, with the prevalence of neglect possibly higher. Source: Getty Images

‘Why do some adult children treat their parents so badly’

‘Why do some adult children treat their parents so badly’

Australia's population might be ageing, but a healthier population and a longer more productive lifespan can also mean an increase in elder abuse.

Sue says she doesn't want to end up in a nursing home, but worries about how draining caring for her might be for her loved ones. Source: Getty Images

‘Who will take care of you when you’re old? It would be great if it was a loved one’

‘Who will take care of you when you’re old? It would be great if it was a loved one’

My mother hated nursing home life, so eventually private home care assistance was arranged.

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