General Seniors News

News WHEN Jill Atkinson’s great-grandfather switched from “an instrument of the Devil” to “an instrument of God”, little did he know of the lifelong effect this would have...

News ISOLATED older people facing visitor restrictions during the global pandemic are being invited to book a weekly chat with friendly USC Counselling students.

News THIS is Gerry Zwart’s story. His parents received a prestigious award, but it really belongs to the whole family who willingly harboured Jewish children and dozens of...

News WITH the summer of cricket over, the women’s team at Noosa have kicked up their heels to celebrate their friendship with mentor Patsy Fayne.

News COVID-19 has seen Australians deal with a lot of firsts – from social distancing and widespread workplace shutdowns to drive-thru health tests. The latest ‘first’ is...

News FOR Ralph Edwards, resident of Bolton Clarke Milford Grange, Anzac Day has added significance every year.

News LAKE Macquarie City Council is encouraging residents to commemorate this Anzac Day at home by lighting up the dawn.

News THIS Anzac Day will be very different, but you can still show your support for those who have served and sacrificed in times of war.

News TWEED Mayor Katie Milne has called for residents to continue to honour the Anzac tradition on Saturday, despite COVID-19 restrictions.

News THE 2020 Australian of the Year Award recipients are sharing their tips and inspirational advice during lockdown through a series of videos on the Australian of the...

News THE NSW Government has launched the Combatting Social Isolation for Seniors during COVID-19 Grants Program.

News COAST Shelter is still operating for everyone who requires its help, through meals, crisis accommodation and information about services – but it’s not easy.

News ANZAC Day holds a special place in the hearts of Australians, so the news that ceremonies were cancelled across the country came as a major blow for both...

News SELF-ISOLATION can be tough but self-isolation without snacks is even tougher.

News THE Australian Museum has opened its ‘virtual doors’ to curious visitors.

News The luck of the Irish meant Florence Drury’s family was able to surprise her for her 100th birthday.

News THE Book Tree owner Ann Hewitt says one of the joys of owning a book store is “there’s always something new on the horizon”.

News Keeping people feeling connected is vital.

News ORGANISERS of the Mother’s Day Classic are determined not to let it become a victim of coronavirus – taking the much-loved 23-year-old fundraiser virtual.

News AS the COVID-19 pandemic upends life, it is perfectly acceptable to feel sad.