By Elizabeth Frias Sydney psychotherapist Faith Agugu founded Silver Sirens nearly a decade ago to help women over 50 embrace ageing and confidently shape the next chapter of their lives. When Agugu launched Silver Sirens Redefining Ageing in Sydney in 2018, about 300 women attended. Many shared valuable life experience and a desire to reject […]
By Matt Austin Leigh Dodds has spent much of his life immersed in rugby union as a player, coach and dedicated volunteer helping clubs provide opportunities for others who share his passion for the game. His football journey began at Blaxland High School, where he initially played rugby league before making the switch to rugby […]
By Elizabeth Frias Few Australians have dedicated as much of their lives to improving the wellbeing of older people as Everald Compton. Now 94, Compton still vividly recalls chairing the meeting in Brisbane on 5 July 1976 that established Later Years, the organisation that would become National Seniors Australia (NSA). It was officially launched by […]
By Elizabeth Frias As many employers struggle to fill vacancies, one group of jobseekers continues to prove its worth – older workers. A recruitment specialist in Western Sydney says applicants aged over 60 are often the most dependable candidates she places, describing them as a solution to the chronic staff shortages many businesses face. Speaking […]
After almost 50 years in medicine, respected Castle Hill GP Dr Robert Elliott is retiring, bringing to a close an extraordinary career dedicated to caring for generations of local families across the Hills District. Dr Elliott’s journey into medicine was anything but traditional. Leaving school at just 15 years of age, his first job was […]
An influenza vaccine previously available only to Australians aged 65 and over has now been approved for adults aged 50 and above, providing an additional option for people at greater risk of serious illness from the flu. Fluad, an adjuvanted influenza vaccine, has been funded under the National Immunisation Program since 2018 for Australians aged […]
Jewellery is often far more than a beautiful accessory. From engagement rings and wedding bands to treasured family heirlooms and antique pieces, jewellery carries both emotional and financial value. Yet many Australians may not realise their precious items could be significantly underinsured without an up-to-date professional valuation. For more than 25 years, Kerrilie of Radiant […]
By Lachlan Turner Welcome to the first edition of a new monthly column exploring the remarkable bushland reserves scattered throughout the Hills, Hawkesbury and Hornsby regions. Across these areas, there are countless bushland reserves open to the public year-round, offering opportunities to experience nature, enjoy peaceful walks and discover some of the region’s hidden environmental […]
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