Watch: this is why you don’t ignore warnings
An important lesson for anyone – when the signs say don’t do it, they mean…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.
Smarter than the average dog? Not quite, according to science
If you’re firmly in ‘camp dog’ like me, hide this story from your cat-loving family…More
More retirement villages offering ‘care’ – will this become the new norm?
The latest is RetireAustralia which has announced plans for its first major development in Queensland,…More
Coca-Cola vending machine tell Kiwis to go die
No, really. The soft drink company’s attempt to speak te reo Māori to our New…More
“We’ve been married a very long time”: Australia’s oldest couple celebrates 80 years of marriage
Last year, Esther Collings, 102 and her husband, Ronald, 103, were named Australia’s oldest couple…More
Only in Australia: Pauline Hanson tried to pass ‘it’s okay to be white’ motion – and the Government backed it (by mistake)
Usually it’s America under our microscope, but this week we just couldn’t let our own…More
Video: who’s a good boy?
We know the science says dogs aren’t as smart as we think. But they haven’t…More
A hard-earned thirst needs a big, cold … jumper? Victoria Bitter launches clothing collection
It’s one of the best-known brands in Australia when it comes to cracking open a…More
Is this the future of affordable seniors’ housing?
Haven in Ridgewood, Perth, is a new over-55s development which is offering both green-titled house…More
Shagging their way to the top: Aussie pranksters target New Zealand’s Bird of the Year Poll
In a case of foul play (couldn’t help myself), our Kiwi neighbour’s annual competition to…More