Australian Seniors News

19/01/2025

One million drivers who have remained offence-free on the road over the past 12 months are being rewarded for their good behaviour with a demerit point to be scrubbed from their drivers licence...

One million drivers who have remained offence-free on the road over the past 12 months are being rewarded for their good behaviour with a demerit point to be scrubbed from their drivers licence. The results of the second year of the State Government’s demerit point return scheme show drivers in ca...

19/01/2025

The most popular names for NSW pubs have been revealed...

The most popular names for NSW pubs have been revealed, with Royal Hotel taking the top spot as the most common watering hole in 2025. The latest data from Liquor & Gaming NSW shows that 73 out of the state’s 2,112 licensed hotels share this prestigious name, reflecting its iconic status in Aussie...

19/01/2025

Thousands of NSW Seniors are set to be entertained by Todd McKenney, Rob Mills, Tarryn Stokes and Prinnie Stevens at this year’s Premier’s Gala Concerts, with free tickets available early next month...

Thousands of NSW Seniors are set to be entertained by Todd McKenney, Rob Mills, Tarryn Stokes and Prinnie Stevens at this year’s Premier’s Gala Concerts, with free tickets available early next month. The Premier’s Gala Concerts will be held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Darling ...

18/01/2025

A 61-year-old man is due to face a Sydney court today charged with animal cruelty after Police say he used fishing line to catch two native birds before putting them in a suitcase...

A 61-year-old man is due to face a Sydney court today charged with injuring native birds in a suitcase in Sydney’s east yesterday. In a statement, NSW Police said that at around 5.30pm on Saturday, police were called Anzac Parade, Malabar, following reports of animal abuse. “Officers attached to...

18/01/2025

NSW: Gunnedah Shire Council has unanimously endorsed an application for a permanent cumulative 37.67% Special Rate Variation to be implemented over two years...

Gunnedah Shire Council has unanimously endorsed an application for a Special Rate Variation (SRV) and associated Minimum Rate increase to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). “This has been a difficult but necessary process for Council to undertake,” said Mayor, Colleen Fulle...

18/01/2025

More than 150 residents gathered in Orbost on Saturday afternoon to honour some of the region’s most dedicated volunteers and community events at the 2025 East Gippsland Australia Day Awards...

More than 150 residents gathered in Orbost on Saturday afternoon to honour some of the region’s most dedicated volunteers and community events at the 2025 East Gippsland Australia Day Awards. The East Gippsland Shire Council-run event acknowledged the outstanding achievements of local volunteers, ...

18/01/2025

The Queensland Government has opened public consultation on a proposed new wind farm development to be located 40 kilometres north west of Rockhampton...

The Queensland Government has opened public consultation on a proposed new wind farm development to be located 40 kilometres north west of Rockhampton. The development approval for the Moonlight Range Wind Farm has been issued with a proposed ‘call in’ notice that allows submissions to be made f...

18/01/2025

Maitland City Council is partnering with the Department of Communities & Justice to deliver multi-agency support to local residents in the wake of this week’s damaging storm event...

Maitland City Council is partnering with the Department of Communities & Justice to deliver multi-agency support to local residents in the wake of this week’s damaging storm event. A state of Natural Disaster has been declared for the Maitland and Port Stephens local government areas. “I would l...

16/01/2025

The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) has congratulated Federal Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Sport, Anika Wells, on her promotion to Cabinet...

The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) has congratulated Federal Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Sport, Anika Wells, on her promotion to Cabinet. “Minister Wells has set the agenda for aged care reform since she introduced the first crucial pieces of legislation to address outstanding r...

16/01/2025

The family of a 63-year-old Queensland Coles supermarket worker who was allegedly stabbed by a knife-wielding boy on Monday has released a statement as she is released from Princess Alexander Hospital’s intensive care unit into a general ward...

The family of a 63-year-old Queensland Coles supermarket worker who was allegedly stabbed by a knife-wielding boy on Monday has released a statement as she is released from Princess Alexander Hospital’s intensive care unit into a general ward. Queensland Police allege a 13-year-old boy, who has si...

16/01/2025

Queensland Police are appealing for information after a break and enter and serious assault of an elderly man and woman in Murgon yesterday...

Queensland Police are appealing for information after a break and enter and serious assault of an elderly man and woman in Murgon yesterday. Police say that at around 10.20pm on Wednesday, three people have attempted to gain entry into two vehicles parked within a carport at a home on Wallace Street...

15/01/2025

The Queensland Police Forensic Crash unit are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash at Stony Creek that claimed the life of a 67-year-old Stafford Heights man...

15/01/2025

Two Marine Rescue NSW vessels and almost a dozen volunteers from Marine Rescue Moama will tomorrow continue the search for a missing male boater last seen on the Murray River near Five Mile boat ramp just before 7:30pm on Tuesday...

Two Marine Rescue NSW vessels and almost a dozen volunteers from Marine Rescue Moama will tomorrow continue the search for a missing male boater last seen on the Murray River near Five Mile boat ramp just before 7:30pm on Tuesday. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Stuart Massey said volunteers from the Mo...

15/01/2025

A Westmead couple has kicked off the New Year on the dance floor, celebrating 64 years of marriage and teaching their fellow aged care residents a few moves for the occasion...

A Westmead couple have kicked off the New Year on the dance floor, celebrating 64 years of marriage and teaching their fellow aged care residents a few moves for the occasion. Martha and Michael De Silva took centre stage on January 2nd as they marked more than six decades since their wedding in 196...

13/01/2025

A 55-year-old woman has died after Police believe she was tragically struck by her own car at Ulverstone on Monday...

A 55-year-old woman has died after Police believe she was tragically struck by her own car at Ulverstone on Monday. Police and emergency services were called to the intersection of Victoria and Reibey Streets about 6am, where a woman had been located unresponsive on the roadway beside a Ford Territo...

13/01/2025

South Australia Police are urging cyclists using the bike path running along the Southern Expressway at Noarlunga Downs to be alert after several were knocked off their bikes after hitting wire deliberately strung across the path...

South Australia Police are urging cyclists using the bike path running along the Southern Expressway at Noarlunga Downs to be alert for obstacles following two serious incidents. Police say that at 6.20am on January 10th, three male cyclists reported wire had been strung across the bike path near th...

13/01/2025

Many of us feel drowsy during the day, but what causes it, and what can we do about it when it becomes a problem? Sleep researcher, Dr Julia Chapman says there are multiple causes of daytime sleepiness...

Many of us feel drowsy during the day, but what causes it, and what can we do about it when it becomes a problem? Sleep researcher, Dr Julia Chapman (pictured) says there are multiple causes of daytime sleepiness. Understanding the difference between sleepiness and fatigue is vital in diagnosing and...

13/01/2025

A 54-year-old man is due to appear before a Sydney court charged with allegedly performing a N**i salute in Balmain...

A 54-year-old man is due to appear before a Sydney court charged with allegedly performing a N**i salute in Balmain today. In a statement, NSW Police said that at around 8.45am on Monday, officers were called to a shopping centre near the intersection of Darling and Beattie Street in Balmain followi...