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50 beautiful Australian plants at risk of extinction — and how to save them

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Caley’s grevillea (Grevillea caleyi) occurs in Sydney. It needs fire to germinate but burns are hard to carry out near urban areas. Source: Getty

Good health

Top Aussie doctor says anti-vaxxer celebrities are risking nation’s health

Aussie celebs have jumped on the anti-vaxxer bandwagon, but they're copping harsh criticism for it now.

There may not be evidence of life after death, but it's stories like this that make us believe there's something out there!

Pete Evans and Pat Cash have both been accused of spreading Covid-19 misinformation. Source: Getty

Celebrity

Afterlife debate: Sharon Stone ‘saw the light’ in incredible near-death experience

Moving on after a spouse dies is not an easy thing to do, but Blanche d’Alpuget is ready to give it her best shot.

Sharon Stone says she saw the light and left her body after suffering a brain haemorrhage. Source: Getty

Celebrity

Two years after Bob’s death, Blanche is ‘looking for the right companion’

"Oh, just one more thing Mr Arno, you've left the barrack doors open." Show me the full joke

Blanche d’Alpuget and Bob Hawke first met in 1970, before marrying in 1995 after years of an on-and-off love affair. Source: Getty

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Housing crisis and aged care: Key takeaways from Labor’s Budget response

by Anna Wall

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Over-60s and the budget: The pros and the potential pitfalls to avoid

by Nick Bruining

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Doctors’ insight: What all men should know about prostate cancer treatment

by Dr Farshad Kasraei and Dr Joseph Bucci

Experts

Slow and steady wins the race: The benefits of yin yoga for over 60s

by Sarah Routhier

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Daily Joke: You’ve left the barrack doors open

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Anthony Albanese delivered his response the 2021-22 Budget on Thursday night. Source: Getty

Politics

Housing crisis and aged care: Key takeaways from Labor’s Budget response

Labor's commitments include $10 billion to address one of Australia's biggest crises.

"I'm going to make sure I break that cycle so that I don't pass it on."

Royals

Prince Harry slams Charles’ parenting style, takes swipe at Queen and Philip in interview

The pair have both been at the receiving end of harsh criticism over the years.

Prince Harry didn't hold back in his latest interview, where he took another dig at his father, Prince Charles. Source: Getty

Royals

Us girls gotta stick together! Sarah Ferguson throws support behind Meghan

It's a shocking reality, but an increasing number of over-60s are facing homelessness in retirement.

Sarah Ferguson is throwing her support behind Meghan's latest business venture. Source: Getty

Age Pension

Hidden homelessness: The older Aussies sleeping in cars

Susie looked for decades for a solution to her hearing loss - then technology came to her rescue. And it can do the same for you.

More older Aussies are being forced to sleep rough. Source: Getty

Health issues

Susie Elelman: My hearing aids are a huge health win

Written byConnect Hearing

Susie Elelman’s discrete behind-the-ear hearing aids from Connect Hearing mean people are surprised when she explains that she’s lived with life-long hearing loss.

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‘Getting old: Not all good, but not too bad either’

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by Paul Goldfinch

‘Hats! I wish I looked as good in them as the Queen and Royal Family’

by Robyn McCoy

‘Unexpected kindness: Powerful and inexpensive ways of changing a person’s life’

by Sue Leighton

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‘Where were you when …? A classic question for those historic moments in time’

by Julie Grenness

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Heart-healthy cottage pie

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The treasurer unveiled the budget on Tuesday night. Source: Getty

Experts

Over-60s and the budget: The pros and the potential pitfalls to avoid

Find out what the Budget 2021-22 really has to offer older Australians – and where there’s a sting in the tail.

Money ExpertNick Bruining

Financial planning

‘Shameful’: Experts slam ASIC’s latest financial adviser fee increase

The fee hike, published by the industry watchdog, represents an increase of 160 per cent over two years for financial advisers.