Ghana’s Parliament ends up in hysterical laughter – over cheeky village names
Electricity prices are usually a painful topic of discussion (just ask me about my last…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.
Celebrating a milestone: retirement village residents make 400 wraps for international charity Wrap With Love
Members of the ‘Chat and Craft’ group at The Laurels retirement village in Mt Barker…More
Watch: this will put a smile on your face
A Canberra dance group for people with Down Syndrome and other disabilities has racked up…More
The Gold Coast’s new plan to boost tourism? An underwater cemetery
No, seriously. Mayor Tom Tate is pushing for people to spend their afterlife sleeping with…More
Downsizers lead the property market – into retirement villages
Baby boomers are driving the housing market as they sell the family home – and…More
Swiss church replaces its bells – with mobile phone ringtone
If you find listening to other people’s ringtones annoying (if I hear ABBA’s ‘Ring Ring’…More
New social media campaign seeks to break down aged care stereotypes
The not-for-profit Whiddon Group is running a five-part series on its Facebook page from now…More
Only in America: Trump threatens nuclear war with Iran … on Twitter
The US President has threatened Iranian President Hassan Rouhani with “consequences the likes of which…More
Video: when things go from bad to worse
Waking up someone who’s dozed off in their car is usually considered an act of…More
Trips to Paris, edible underwear, breast implants … the bizarre things Aussies try to claim at tax time
Aussies are famous for ‘trying it on’ when it comes to tax deductions – the…More