Palliative care is everyone's business
24 May 2013
The death of Hazel Hawke yesterday highlights an important issue for older Australians: end-of-life plans. New research by Palliative Care Australia has found that Australians’ end-of-life wishes are often not being discussed or carried out.
Thursday bulletin
23 May 2013
A man has been hacked to death outside a military base in Woolwich, London. In other news, the rescue effort has changed to recovery mode as the clean-up begins in Oklahoma.
Australia Post offers community grants
22 May 2013
Australia Post has recently launched a new community program, Our Neighbourhood, offering grants to registered charities and eligible community organisations.
Tuesday's news
21 May 2013
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd comes out in support of gay marriage. In international news, a tornado, described as the worst in recent history, has rocked Oklahoma, flattening neighbourhoods.
Monday update
20 May 2013
PM Julia Gillard has moved up four points in the latest newspaper polls as Tony Abbott dropped four. In Eurovision news, Denmark took out the title in last night’s final with Only Teardrops.
Probus Information Day
17 May 2013
District 9780 recently held a very successful information day, chaired by PSPL Chair 2013-13 Margaret Robinson and attended by representatives from 18 Probus clubs.
Abbott: Cheaper electricity, no pension tax and faster broadband retirees
17 May 2013
Retirees can expect a reduction in electricity and gas costs for households, no increase in taxes to pension benefits as well as faster broadband under a Coalition government.
Thursday bulletin
16 May 2013
A breakthrough in human cloning has seen scientists use skin cells to create embryos. In Australian news, suspended Labor MP Craig Thomson has quit the party, planning to run as an independent.
Budget unveils policy benefits for senior home owners
15 May 2013
A breakdown of the 2013 Federal Budget and what it means for retirees.
Tuesday's news
14 May 2013
The Waterhouse-Singleton saga has come to a head with John Singleton fined $15,000 for his role. In entertainment news, legendary anchor Barbara Walters has announced her retirement from journalism.
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