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Addressing ageism is a critical strategy in preventing elder abuse. Evidence strongly suggests that ageism and disrespect are key drivers of the mistreatment of older…

There would only be a few locals now would remember that Lilydale once had the enjoyment of four Hotels. In earlier times there was once…

Boronia has a dark chapter hidden in its history. Now, Ray Peace, of Knox Historical Society, has brought to light the story of Boronia’s ‘death…

Naturopathic medicine is founded on the premise that there is an underlying vital force in our bodies that orchestrates balance, harmony and function. This innate…

The Lions proved who the king of the jungle is on Saturday 28 September. Brisbane Lions dominated the ball during the whole game, and Sydney…

It’s been a wild week of wind events. At the time of writing this on Thursday 29 August over 200 calls for assistance have been…

The unbeaten Black Caviar nicknamed the ‘Wonder from Down Under’ died at the age of 17 on 17 August. She was an Australian champion Thoroughbred…

The Silence Factory, by British author Bridget Collins, has a setting very much like Victorian Britain. The story begins with the writings of Sophia in…

Humane Starring Peter Gallagher, Enrico Colantoni and Emily Hampshire MA15+ 4.5/5 I’m already a big fan of her father David and brother Brandon, and now…

Tell No One, by Brendan Watkins, is described to have achieved something that few memoirs can, “laying bare a disturbing history with compassion and humanity”.…

September, and the wattle blooms in brilliant yellow. It is the first sign that winter is losing its grip. The air softens, and the sun…

Alien: Romulus Starring Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson and Archie Renaux Rated MA15+ 3.75/5 Directed by Fede Alvarez, Alien: Romulus is an enthralling, superbly-made sci-fi horror…