82 year old is first person in UK to cycle a million miles
Russ Mantle, from Aldershot, Hampshire has tracked every ride he took over the last 68…More
Author: Lauren Broomham
Lauren Broomham
Lauren is a journalist for villages.com.au, agedcare101 and The Donaldson Sisters. Growing up in a big family in small town communities, she has always had a love for the written word, joining her local library at the age of six months. With over eight years' experience in writing and editing, she is a keen follower of news and current affairs with a nose for a good story.
Only in Australia: Snake catcher wrangles deadly snake
Another reminder Aussie wildlife deserves its reputation… A veteran snake catcher has shared an image…More
Only in Australia: NT man attacked by 5m crocodile – after mistaking it for a log
Elston Lami Lami, 42, was hunting in shallow waters of Minjilang in Arnhem Land last…More
German funeral ends on a high note – after mourners fed hash cake
Mourners at a funeral in the eastern city of Rostock has gone to a restaurant…More
Adelaide council mocked online for suggestively shaped skate park plan
The City of Tea Tree Gully, in the South Australian capital’s north-east, had taken to…More
Older Australians underestimate their life expectancy by five years
How much longer do you think you have left? New research shows older Australians are…More
Lebanese protesters sing ‘baby shark’ to comfort frightened child
The streets of Beirut – where protesters are currently demanding a new government over corruption…More
Aged care staffing crises gripping Australia
The staffing crises gripping the aged care sector was this week laid bare with news…More
Want to live longer? Get a dog, according to science
Keeping a furry friend is lots of work. Between walkies, fetch and fur removal, canine…More
Only in Australia: Hungry 2.5m snake on the loose in Sydney
Australia really is the land of wildlife that makes you jump out your skin. Sydney…More