The Senior
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
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Bonza grounds flights amid concerns over airline's viability
Bonza flights have been suspended on April 30 as the company's viability is assessed. Picture by AAP Image/Supplied by Bonza, Peter Wallace
Passengers have been hit by mass cancellations on April 30.
Anna McGuinness • 2hrs ago
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Plans for a royal visit are underway - and the King loves Sovereign Hill
It has been a couple of decades between visits
Melanie Whelan
Peter Gilbert delivers Their Royal Highnesses, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, a Wanted poster at Sovereign Hill on April 15, 1983.
Definition of 'wealthy' may be a big hit for many pensioners
Pensioners could find it a struggle to pay for aged care if the definition of "wealthy' is not adjusted to the current cost of living. ACM file picture
You may need more money for your aged care, leaving you struggling.
Noel Whittaker
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The devastating reality of intimate partner violence
The latest research suggests a dramatic increase.
Carla Mascarenhas
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Rallies protesting violence against women will be held in nine cities over the weekend. (Darren Pateman/AAP PHOTOS)
Thirst for gold: Richard Gilbert's journey through historic goldfields' pubs
From Brews to Books: A Thirst for Gold sheds light on Central Goldfields' pubs.
Michelle Smith
Clunes locals Richard Gilbert, Tess Brady, Hugh Wayland toast their new book A Thirst for Gold, which launches as part of Clunes Booktown Festival this weekend. Picture supplied
Older woman duped of life savings from fake-Elon Musk scam
An older woman lost her retirement savings after falling for a deep-fake scam about Elon Musk. Pictures AP/Shutterstock
Scams affecting seniors are rising despite total cases dropping.
Anthony Caggiano
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Three generations' passion for high speed Rubik's cubing
Meet the fastest family taking over the speed cubing scene in Victoria's Goldfields region.
Alex Dalziel
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Shirley Lewis, Daniel Lewis, 10, and Michael Lewis at a speed cubing event in Ballarat. Picture by Kate Healy
The secret to a fulfilling retirement
Staying socially, mentally and physically active in retirement helps to keep you happy in your senior years. Find out how you can live your best life at a Retirement Village and Resort Expo near you. Shutterstock picture.
SPONSORED | Every happy retiree has one thing in common.
Mr Squiggle, the man from the moon, lands in museum
Beloved puppet and television star Mr Squiggle and his friends, including grumpy Blackboard, have become part of the National Museum of Australia collection.
Liz Hobday
Children's puppet Mr Squiggle has landed at the National Museum. (AAP PHOTOS)
'Unintelligible gibberish': Man's bid to avoid paying mortgage backfires
'Free man of the land' tries to have bank rescind mortgage.
Bryan Hoadley
A man has taken the Commonwealth Bank of Australia to court over a loan agreement he made in 2015. Picture file
Bulk-billing increase ruled out despite rate rise
The national bulk-billing rate has increased slightly to almost 78 per cent, with NSW having the highest proportion and the ACT the lowest.
Dominic Giannini and Andrew Brown
The bulk-billing rate rose 2.1 per cent to 77.7 per cent in March. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Electric and hybrid vehicles racing ahead in the 'burbs
Around 40 per cent of new electric and plug-in hybrid cars are bought with FBT breaks. (David Crosling/AAP PHOTOS)
More electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are hitting the streets in outer suburbs where drivers are in the box seat to save the most money on petrol.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
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LETTERS: Making contact with banks and business is really getting harder
Readers feel bank closures and big businesses are isolating them.
Banks are closing everywhere. Picture by Katri Strooband
Sweating over the best way to cook a spud? Here's tips from Julie Goodwin
Let Julie Goodwin help you cook the perfect potato. Picture supplied
Masterchef Julie Goodwin explains how to cook the humble spud.
Therese Murray
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Wineries plan new accommodation to attract wine lovers, foodies to region
Glamping tents and tiny homes are planned for this divine winery and tourist destination.
Michelle Smith
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Architect impression of the one-bedroom luxury eco-pods proposed to be built at Wayward Winery in Waubra.
Rich tapestry of crafts from Indian Ocean on display
Be dazzled by exquisite works from this stunning region.
Therese Murray
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Artist Ankon Mitra with some of his works. Picture supplied

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Wineries plan new accommodation to attract wine lovers, foodies to region
Architect impression of the one-bedroom luxury eco-pods proposed to be built at Wayward Winery in Waubra.
Michelle Smith
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Take a walk on the Rhine side with this European walking tour
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High above the small town of Oberwesel, Burg Schoenburg has a commanding view of the Rhine River. Picture supplied
Enjoy a tipple? Unleash your inner spirit at this top shelf festival
Enjoy rare and award-winning spirits from home and abroad in Sydney.
Therese Murray
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Tasmanian Bill Lark is Australia's Godfather of Whisky. Picture supplied
Health
Emergency line to be reinforced against future outages
A major Optus outage has prompted regulations for telco providers. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Dominic Giannini and Kat Wong • 54m ago
Discovery brings universal flu vaccine one step closer
Rachael Ward
Finding unchanging parts of flu viruses is the ultimate goal in the quest for a universal vaccine. (David Crosling/AAP PHOTOS)
Out-of-pocket price hike: why pacemakers will cost you more
Ben Silvester
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Australians could be slugged thousands more for surgeries by their private insurers under federal changes to take effect on July 1.
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Beeswax; unexpected hero of new natural joint health and wellbeing solution
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Beeswax-alcohol-based product, Abexol, can promote joint health, relieve mild osteoarthritis symptoms, and support digestive system function. Picture Shutterstock
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Lifestyle
Go Bum the cheeky card game helping koalas
Evan Turner and his son Levi Turner playing their card game Go Bum in Lang Park, Wollongong. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Marlene Even
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The secret to a fulfilling retirement
SPONSORED | Every happy retiree has one thing in common.
Staying socially, mentally and physically active in retirement helps to keep you happy in your senior years. Find out how you can live your best life at a Retirement Village and Resort Expo near you. Shutterstock picture.
Listening and laughing the key to a happy marriage, say Gwen and Jack
Therese Murray
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Gwen and Jack O'Malley will celebrate their 69th wedding anniversary on April 30. Picture supplied
Finance
Golden Years: Top Tips For Ensuring Financial Security In Retirement
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Increase your control over your future life today, and embark on your journey towards a brighter tomorrow in your golden years. Picture Shutterstock
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Non-essential spending on ice as budget pressures mount
Poppy Johnston
Spending on cafes, restaurants, recreation and clothing is expected to have gone off the boil. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)
Older woman duped of life savings from fake-Elon Musk scam
Scams affecting seniors are rising despite total cases dropping.
Anthony Caggiano
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An older woman lost her retirement savings after falling for a deep-fake scam about Elon Musk. Pictures AP/Shutterstock
Entertainment
How old was William Shakespeare when he died? Take our quiz
Was William Shakespeare aged 41, 52, 68 or 80 when he died? William Shakespeare wax figure in Madame Tussauds museum in Berlin, Germany. Picture Shutterstock
Anna Houlahan
Start me up: Rolling Stones open US tour in Texas
Arathy Somasekhar
The Rolling Stones have opened their Hackney Diamonds US tour with a stadium show in Houston, Texas. (AP PHOTO)
WIN Stage show 'An American In Paris' dances across the big screen
Jerry and Lise find love in war's aftermath in this classic musical.
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Delight in An American in Paris on the big screen. Picture supplied
National and International News
Alice Springs curfew won't work in every town, PM warns
A curfew was imposed in Alice Springs in late March after a spate of brawls and crime. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)
A successful night-time curfew in Alice Springs to reduce violence is not a one-size-fits-all strategy, the prime minister says.
Kat Wong • 17m ago
Labor MP sacked over 'repeated' inappropriate behaviour
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has sacked MP Darren Cheeseman from parliamentary Labor, saying there's no tolerance for inappropriate behaviour towards staff.
Callum Godde • 19m ago
Victorian member for South Barwon Darren Cheeseman has resigned from Labor's parliamentary party. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Indonesia's Ruang volcano erupts, alert status raised
After an eruption earlier this month, Indonesia's Mount Ruang is active again, spewing ash and lava.
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Following an eruption earlier this month, Mount Ruang is again spewing ash and lava. (AP PHOTO)