Heatwave coming, says BOM
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Severe and extreme heatwaves have claimed more lives than any other natural hazard in Australia. Not only older people and the very young are at risk—extreme heatwaves can affect anyone’s health. Over the next few days, severe heatwave conditions will continue across parts of Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland…
Night Lights and dark days could cause early death.
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Have you ever wondered what impact that laptop screen, smart watch or iPad or even TV was doing to your health at night time? Have you woken up in a funk and thought – this isnt great, but cant tune out or turn off your stories before bedtime? Researchers have…
Close-knit knitting: Handmade items for babies on the Gold Coast showcase two ‘pearls’ of TriCare.
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Premature babies at the Gold Coast University Hospital are the beneficiaries of a delivery of blankets and beanies hand made by residents of some Brisbane retirement communities. A wee one’s working bee was held on Thursday October 24, where legends from TriCare James Ommaney Retirement Community and St Luke’s Green…
Federal government to make a name change
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The Australian Government’s digital ID app, myGovID, is changing its name to myID. A digital ID is an online method of confirming your ID that does not require physical documents which is another move to digitise services affecting older Australians. The app will have a new name and look, but…
City of Sydney wants to turn Redfern car park into aged care facility
The City of Sydney is calling for expressions of interest to redevelop a Redfern council car park into a not-for profit aged care facility for at least 50 older people. Proposals are invited from registered not-for-profit residential aged care providers to design, build and operate the facility at 49 Cope Street….
INXS founder to tour Oz after Grand Ole Opry debut.
Andrew Farriss, best known as the co-founder and creative powerhouse behind the legendary band INXS, will mark a major milestone in his career by making his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, December 14. The announcement comes as Andrew kicks off his Australian tour in Sydney on October 24, winding…