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Great grandmother Laurie is Senior Australian of the Year

Posted 27 Jan 2012 10:48am
Great grandmother Laurie is Senior Australian of the Year 2012, Australia Day Council, Laurie Baymarrwangga, great-great-grandmother, 90s, East Arnhem Land

Yesterday the Australia Day Council announced great-great-grandmother Laurie Baymarrwangga as the 2012 Senior Australian of the Year. Aged in her 90s, the Northern ...

2012 Senior Australian of the Year

Giving it all away

Posted 27 Jan 2012 10:27am
Laurie Baymarrwangga, Senior Australian of the Year 2012, $400,000, Future Generations, Court Battle, Giving it all Away, Community

What a legend is Laurie Baymarrwangga, our newly announced Senior Australian of the Year. And what a brilliant example to all of us. If ...

What can we do in our own communities?

Australian of the Year Awards 2012

Posted 27 Jan 2012 09:54am
Australian of the Year Awards 2012, Senior Australian of the Year, Geoffrey Rush, Laurie Baymarrwangga

Congratulations to Geoffrey Rush, who has been announced as this year’s Australian of the Year. The honour tops off a tremendous 12 months for ...

Not just an actor

Free fun around Australia

Posted 25 Jan 2012 02:56pm
Free fun around Australia, Seniors, Travel, Interstate, Popular

Given that it takes such a long time to travel overseas, interstate travel is popular with Australians, Find out what our subscribers’ top five ...

Top five states to visit

Rachel’s Traditional Blackberry and Apple Pie

Posted 25 Jan 2012 02:27pm
Rachel’s Traditional Blackberry and Apple Pie

Blackberries are in season, so why not finish the week with this Traditional Blackberry and Apple Pie? Ingredients ...

Try the pie

The Grand Tour

Posted 25 Jan 2012 01:02pm
The Grand Tour, Europe, Trip, Adventure, Culture, Geography, Nature, Artwork, Music

The Grand Tour was a trip through Europe, often following a specific route, which was undertaken by upper-class young European men. A Grand Tour ...

Hidden gems

What is a trillion, and should we spend it?

Posted 25 Jan 2012 11:31am
What is a trillion, and should we spend it?

I feel I need to start this blog by stating that I am no expert on economics. I probably have a similar level of ...

Should Australia bolster Europe's economy?

10-minute Chocolate Mousse

10-minute Chocolate Mousse

Drew was busy on the weekend making dinner for his friends. When it came to dessert, it was quick, simple and most importantly, delicious. ...

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Five reasons to go to Hawaii

Five reasons to go to Hawaii

There were five things we wanted to experience in Hawaii.  Taking a cruise on the “Pride of America” seemed a good way to see ...

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Travel Deals

Travel Deals

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Food and Recipes

Food and Recipes

Meal times are made easy with quick, simple and budget conscious food recipes to tickle your tastebuds.

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The Meeting Place

The Meeting Place

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Centrelink provides many services for retired Australians and those planning to retire.

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