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The RHS Chelsea Flower Show has kicked off with a bang, with Royals and Dames in attendance to see the most influential garden show of the year.

Celebrity

Queen in a buggy and Judi Dench in denim: The Chelsea Flower Show 2022

Curtin University researchers will examine if the long-term use of a popular blood pressure medication increased the risk of breast cancer.

The RHS Chelsea flower show is a five-day event held by the Royal Horticultural Society, beginning in 1912. Source: Getty

Health issues

New study examines the link between blood pressure pills and breast cancer

Rumours have been circling of a Grace and Frankie spin off, and actress June Diana Raphael, has confirmed its possibility in a recent tell-all interview with 'The Hollywood Reporter'.

The study looks into whether common blood pressure pills are linked with breast cancer. Source: Getty

Entertainment

Rumours swirl of a ‘Grace and Frankie’ spin-off on the ‘middle-age’ crisis

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall are set to make a guest appearance in an upcoming special episode of iconic BBC television soap series, EastEnders, having originally filmed the scenes in March.

When asked by the publication about the concerns that "precipitated" her "desire to write more of Brianna's story", Raphael admitted she felt Hanson's story was unfinished and there was a problematic stigma that could be addressed in the potential spin-off. Source: Getty

Royals

Duke and Duchess of Cornwall to appear in special ‘EastEnders’ episode

Former television game show host Andrew O’Keefe has been granted bail on the condition he immediately attend rehab after his previous bid was denied.

Duke and Duchess of Cornwall to appear in special ‘EastEnders’ episode

Celebrity

Andrew O’Keefe granted bail after court apology

Australian researchers have released data from a sleep study that further links snoring and sleep apnea to poor quality of life and lower cognitive ability.

Andrew O'Keefe granted bail to go to rehab. Source: @TarangChawla/Facebook

News

Seniors who snore suffer a ‘reduced quality of life’

When Charlie Watts died last August, Mick Jagger and his Rolling Stones bandmates made the hard choice to continue touring without their beloved drummer.

New research links snoring and sleep apnea to lower quality of life and cognitive ability. Source: Getty

Celebrity

‘I miss him’: Mick Jagger reflects on life after losing Charlie Watts

After performing at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, the President of Azerbaijan presented the Monarch with a very rare and special present.

Mick Jagger had called Charlie Watts the "rock" the band was built around. Source: Getty

Royals

Glory to the Queen! Meet Her Majesty’s newest four legged friend

Passwords don't pass with your passing – they stay alive. If you have kept them in a secret place or, even more securely, in that impregnable cyberspace called your head, it could create a problem for others if you lose your life or your mind.

The Queen was presented a Karabakh horse named “Shohrat” (Glory). Source: Twitter @CoutureRoyals

Experts

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Money ExpertBrian Herd

Passwords don't pass with your passing – they stay alive. If you have kept them in a secret place or, even more securely, in that impregnable cyber space called your head, it could create a problem for others if you lose your life or your mind. Source: Getty

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The RHS Chelsea Flower Show has returned once again. Source: Getty Images.

News

Chelsea Flower Show announces shortlist for Plant of the Year

The prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show has returned once again for 2022 with green thumbs excited to take in the 13 Show Gardens on display, the Platinum Jubilee floral tributes as well as find out this year's winner of Plant of the Year.

Following Labor's election win on Saturday, May 21, Dementia Australia has welcomed the newly elected government and is looking forward to ensuring quality dementia care will be placed at the top of the agenda in the 47th parliament.

News

Dementia Australia ‘look forward’ to working with Labor on ‘getting quality care right’

Groundbreaking former ABC journalist, Caroline Jones, has passed away, age 84.

Dementia Australia ‘look forward’ to working with Labor on ‘getting quality care right’

News

Groundbreaking ‘This Day Tonight’ journalist, Caroline Jones, dies, age 84

There's no doubt that with a change of government and leadership comes major changes for the Australian people, but what specifically does Labor's election victory mean for the seniors of Australia?

Popular ABC 7.30 TV host, Leigh Sales, made a touching tribute to Jones on Saturday, May 21, acknowledging the late icon's contribution to Australian television. @HarrietTatham/Twitter

News

‘A better future for all Australians’: What Labor’s election win means for seniors

Tom Cruise's long-delayed “Top Gun: Maverick” is finally set to blast off in theatres later this month and critics have given the film soaring reviews.

During the election campaign, both the Labor party and the Coalition made a series of commitments to seniors. Source: Getty Images.

Entertainment

Worth the 36 year wait? Here’s what movie critics are saying about ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

A new study from the University of East Anglia (UEA) has found that introducing a few cranberries into your diet can help improve memory and brain function, with the hope that the findings could prevent neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia.

Tom Cruises long awaited sequel 'Top Gun: Maverick' has received soaring reviews from movie critics. Source: Instagram @checalamovie

Good health

The berry that could stave off dementia and improve brain function

A panel of three male judges have found the word, 'bald', to be "inherently related to sex".

UEA’s Norwich Medical School Lead Researcher, Dr David Vauzour said "we wanted to find out more about how cranberries could help reduce age-related neurodegeneration". Source: Getty Images.

News

‘We find it to be inherently related to sex’: Calling a man ‘bald’ ruled as sex-related harassment

A new study into the use of medical cannabis has shown hopeful results for patients suffering chronic pain.

Throughout the trial, the tribunal discussed previous cases of similar nature, with a particular focus on female-related incidents of sex-related harassment in the workplace for comparison. Source: Getty

News

Medical cannabis study “increases confidence” in progressive treatment

Your teeth need to last you a lifetime, but what you put in your mouth could be destroying your oral health.

New research shows medical cannabis has breakthrough results for sufferers of chronic pain. Source: Getty

Good health

10 foods and drinks that are secretly wrecking your teeth and gums

The Australian Retail Association (ARA) has joined the chorus calling for exemptions to the age pension income test to allow older Australians back into the workforce.

Learn what damages your smile and how to avoid it. Source: Getty

News

‘A sense of social duty’: Pensioners ‘critical’ to closing the unemployment gap

A trio of fake tradesmen were jailed for a roofing scam that left many of their elderly victims out of pocket and with uninhabitable homes.

Seniors are the key to fixing Australia's retail staff shortage. Source: Getty

Crime

Bogus roofers jailed for elaborately scamming elderly home owners out of $434k

Tested positive but haven't registered for a postal vote? You can still vote over the phone.

The three conman who swindled vulnerable senior residents have been jailed. source: Getty

Politics

Federal Election 2022: Ways to vote if you’re self isolating

NSW Police have charged alleged murderer Justin Stein with further offences including possessing an unauthorised firearm and abuse material.

AEC confirms voting changes for those positive with Covid-19. Source: Getty

Crime

Man accused of murdering school girl Charlise Mutten faces fresh charges

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has commended Australians for their resilience while reflecting on his time as leader of the country.

Nine-year-old Charlize Mutten was missing for four days before her body was discovered. Source: Instagram @wicked.sisters.podcast

Politics

‘I am so proud of Australians’: Scott Morrison reflects on his time as Prime Minister

Rosmarie Trapp whose family inspired the hit musical The Sound of Music has passed away age 93 on Friday, May 13 surrounded by family.

Scott Morrison has said he's "proud" of Australians. Source: Getty

News

‘Sound of Music’ inspiration Rosmarie Trapp dies, age 93

An expected increase in skin cancer globally is a "red flag" for Australia, a specialist says an "incoming tsunami" of melanoma cases is to be expected.

Rosmarie's family shared the news of her passing in a statement on Instagram. Source: Instagram/ @
trappfamilylodge

Health issues

Fears grow as melanoma ‘tsunami’ looms over Australia

The husband of notorious Australian conwoman Melissa Caddick has admitted she could still be alive in a soon to be aired 7 news Spotlight interview.

Australia faces a looming skills shortage among doctors able to diagnose and treat skin cancer, with melanoma cases projected to increase. Source: Getty

Crime

‘Anything is possible’: Melissa Caddick’s husband admits she could still be alive

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has knocked over a small child during his campaign trail by crash tackling the boy to the ground in a mock soccer match in Tasmania.

Despite his wife's misdemeanours, Koletti has been asserting his claim to a portion of Caddick's stolen wealth. Source: Steve Williams/Twitter

Politics

‘No one is safe from the bulldozer’: Scott Morrison crash tackles child

One Nation Party leader Pauline Hanson has been struck by a virus and will be forced to self isolate just days before the federal election.

Scott Morrison has accidentally flattened a child in a mock soccer game. Source: Getty

Politics

BREAKING: Pauline Hanson struck down with illness days before election

A Melbourne man who went missing in Victoria's high country last week has still not been found, with the desperate search now entering the sixth day.

She will be forced into isolation just two days before the federal election. Source: Getty

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Search for missing Melbourne grandfather enters sixth day