101-year-old Aussie woman breaks record for world’s oldest skydiver
Irene O’Shea finally made the historic tandem jump this week after it was postponed five…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.
Perth liquor store bans customers – from paying with ‘sweaty money’
Cellarbrations in Nollamara has been forced to put up a sign barring customers from paying…More
81-year-old man with dementia releases first album for World Alzheimer’s Day
Known as the ‘Songaminute man’, Teddy Mac became a social media sensation last year after…More
Gates that recognise your license plate? Yes, they’re real
Picture coming home and the gates instantly open for you – it’s what residents at…More
Only in America: Trump administration dumps study showing benefits of refugees
With a decision on the number of refugees to let into the United States due…More
If you see one video this week, make it this one
Why? We don’t want to spoil the surprise so we’ll just leave you with a…More
Adelaide council issues public warning – about ‘vicious’ magpie
No, really. The Tea Tree Gully Council is warning its residents to be on guard…More
Working out the costs of moving into a retirement village? There’s a new fee calculator for that
The calculator is available on the NSW Fair Trading website and is designed to give…More
Can beards stop you from ageing? It’s true, science says
Turns out beards won’t just make you more attractive to the ladies – they could…More
Meet the ‘Granny Grommets’ – where you must be 50-plus to join
The group of women meet every Friday morning at Middleton Beach in Albany, Western Australia,…More