Video: is this the closest call ever?
A motorcyclist in India has posted a clip of one of the most dangerous near-misses…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.
Can you really avoid getting sick on a plane? Scientists say yes – it all depends where you sit
If you’re like me and swab every surface of your seat when you fly, you’ll…More
National survey shows retirement village residents happier than their peers
The majority (84 per cent) of retirement village residents are happy with their life today…More
Just no: new app lets you identify hundreds of Aussie spiders
Spidentify allows users to browse over 250 native spiders by region, spider family and habitat.…More
Aged care provider to offer free flu shots for residents, staff and their families
Masonic Care Tasmania will provide all its staff, volunteers and residents – along with two…More
Swap the slippers for sneakers: trial proves outdoor exercise parks are good for you
A trial park in Sunshine North in Melbourne has been shown to improve muscle strength,…More
Age no barrier: 80-year-old Aussie woman ranks world No. 3 in seniors’ tennis
How’s this for an inspiring story: Nola Collins was nearly 50 when she started playing…More
Only in America: US school arms its students against mass shootings – with buckets of rocks
Sad but true. A school superintendent in Pennsylvania has told a government education hearing on…More
Video: this is the only weather report you need this week
Homework ain’t what it used to be, as this weather report made for a school…More
Like a duck to water? West Australian swim club makes international headlines – after losing giant yellow duck at sea
The Cockburn Masters Swimming Club had lost ‘Daphne’ as she’s known last week after she…More