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Vale Val French: inspiring activist, founder of Older People Speak Out, and cherished friend

On March 12 of this year, just before the world as we knew it was swept away by COVID-19, the redoubtable Val French AM, who had worked tirelessly on behalf of older people, and on many other social issues throughout her life, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the age of 92. Read More

NT Elders finally receive their own slice of “Little Heaven”

By Bianca Iovino

The first culturally-appropriate residential aged care facility and future dialysis unit in the Northern Territory’s Nhulunbuy, East Arnhem Land is finally up and running after more than 20 years of Yolngu Elders fighting for its creation. Read More

Grandmother’s fudge recipe engraved on headstone: “Wherever she goes, there’s laughter”

By Caroline Egan

A grandmother’s unique headstone has always attracted attention, but after her daughter revealed the touching story behind the memorial – and a longstanding error was corrected – now the gravestone is making headlines around the world. Read More

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