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There are a wide range of concessions available, but in many cases retirees don't even know they exist. Picture: Shutterstock.

National Seniors Australia has developed a new online concession card calculator to help retirees understand their eligibility.

The senior concessions you might not know about

Changes to eligibility for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card is good news. Picture: Shutterstock.

Finance guru Noel Whittaker explains why the changes to eligibility for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card is good news.

Changes to seniors' health card eligibility is a gift to many

Getting ahead on your mortgage now can help ease the pain of future rate rises. 

How you can prepare your home loan for future rate rises

Getting ahead on your mortgage repayments now can help ease the pain of future rate rises. Picture: Shutterstock.

Rates are going up, but here's how to prepare for more increases.

Negative gearing was all the go in the 1980s, but doesn't work in today's property market. Picture: Shutterstock. 

Why 'negative gearing' is now an outdated investment strategy

There are tax effective ways to invest for your children or grandchildren. Picture: Shutterstock.

There are tax effective ways to invest for your children or grandchildren.

Dos and don'ts of how to start investing for your children

BAD DEBT: Cash handouts for votes isn't worth the debt. Picture: Shutterstock.

Cash handouts for votes isn't worth the bad debt says money man Noel Whittaker.

Government's very expensive election budget Band-Aids

Doug Dingwall

Olivia Ireland

Retired couple, Philip and Marjanneke McGuire. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

While the cost of living has grown, pensions have not kept pace.

A hint of budget relief promises for retirees

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This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning .

Voters biting the hand that never fed them

Member for Cowper, Pat Conaghan. Photo: Mardi Borg

For the first time since Federation, the seat of Cowper is in limbo

Pat Conaghan on lessons learned and being in election limbo

Hydrogen has been touted by many as the answer to climate change. So what's the deal with it?

Will hydrogen technology be the answer to Australia's emissions woes?

The interim Albanese frontbench. Picture: AAP 

Crossbenchers Rebekha Sharkie, Bob Katter, Andrew Wilkie, Helen Haines and Zali Steggall have given Labor confidence of supply.

Labor secures support for a working minority government, but hopeful of more

The May 23 post-election front pages of publisher ACM's daily newspapers in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT

From Barnaby country to Labor's heartlands: what the ACM papers say

This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning till the end of the election.

The hoary old chestnut of hip-pocket politics no longer cuts it

Anthony Albanese has been sworn in as prime minister before heading to Tokyo for a Quad meeting.

Mr Albanese and Senator Wong will head to Tokyo on Monday afternoon.

Albanese sworn in as 31st prime minister

Anthony Albanese and new Labor MP for Reid Sally Sitou on Sunday morning. Picture: AAP

Labor's Sally Sitou said her own victory proved voters wanted politicians who 'reflect the community'.

Albanese takes first steps of governing, as Liberal recriminations begin

Josh Frydenberg (left) appears to be among a number unseated moderate Libs, as Simon Birmingham says the party needs to bring more women into the fold. Picture: AAP

Peter Dutton is the heir-apparent for the Liberal leadership, but moderates want someone who can bring more women into the fold.

Libs moderates seek Morrison successor to increase women in the party

It was Soctt Morrison's way or the highway. And he was wrong. Picture: AAP

Voters have given a mandate for a federal ICAC with teeth and serious climate action.

The flawed political gambit that lost the election

Outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison and former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins. Pictures: AAP, Karleen Minney

Every single pollster said the women were coming for Morrison. Every single pollster was right.

Women driving change: The moment that seeded a movement

TOUGH NIGHT: Barnaby Joyce made a solemn victory speech in Tamworth. Photo: Mark Kriedemann

The Nationals have avoided the bloodbath voters inflicted on the Liberals by retaining all 16 of their electorates, but the party's hopes of picking up new seats have been dashed.

Nationals defy Coalition bloodbath and look set to hold all seats

A still from Get A Life, Alright! Picture: Joyhouse Productions

The children's television-inspired music is the highlight of the film.

Luck, laughs and a good-heart

Anthony Albanese, centre, celebrates with his partner Jodie Haydon and son Nathan Albanese after after winning the 2022 federal election. Picture: AAP

It will likely be in a minority government after a large swing away from the Coalition.

'Optimism, not fear': Albo the new PM as teal wave hits Parliament

Anthony Albanese claims victory. Picture: Screenshot

Follow the updates and results for the federal election as they happen here.

As it happened: 'Australians have voted for change': Albo claims victory

Prime Minister Scott Morrison with wife Jenny, and daughters Lily and Abbey arrive to vote at the Lilli Pilli Public School on election day. Picture: AAP

Prime Minister and Labor leader Anthony Albanese both voted at almost the exact same time, several Sydney suburbs apart on Saturday.

PM delivers election day bombshell, Albanese 'hopeful' about Labor win

Anthony Albanese, with partner Jodie Haydon, started election day in the Melbourne seat of Higgins. Picture: AAP 

Anthony Albanese declared it was "time on in the fourth quarter".

Albanese says he's slept well as polls tighten, Morrison heads to home electorate

BANGER ON BREAD: ACM's own Ringer presents The Democracy Banana. Picture: Ash Walmsley

It's the most important vote you'll cast this weekend.

Should 'democracy bananas' replace sausages at the polling centre sizzle up?

Former Mungindi Progress Association president Anna Harrison, along with many other community members, helped launch the Mungindi Community Store after several of the towns shops were lost in a fire in September. Photo: Billy Jupp 

One town's test of courage after a devastating fire.

Country spirit helps Mungindi rise from the ashes

BEST IN CAMPAIGN: A few of our favourite moments from the 2022 federal election.

The funniest campaign bloopers, blunders and the moments that made us smile.

Gaffes, bloopers and best moments from the 2022 federal election

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George Pell sentenced to six years

STRONG: Beautiful toddler Penelope Dean is the sunshine of her mother Emily's life. The brave little girl has been treated for a rare tumour.

Most people know McHappy Day is all about a good cause. The Dean family had first-hand experience of how the charity supports children fighting serious illness.

How McHappy Day helps brave tots like Penelope

MP NO MORE: Barnaby Joyce at Tamworth Lookout just minutes after he was disqualified from parliament after a High Court ruling on his dual citizenship. Photo: HALEY CRAIG. 

Tune into our live blog to keep up-to-date as the High Court hand down their decision for the dual citizenship seven.

Citizenship seven decided in High Court ruling | video

VIBRANT CULTURE: Dubai is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Photos: Supplied

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Win a seven-night Arabian Peninsular cruise for two

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Budget can still be boujee

Join The Senior Newspaper and Travelrite International on an exploration tour of these southern islands, choosing from three departures, January 18 to 28, 2023, February 8 to 18, 2023 or March 8 to 18, 2023.

An island hopping tour way down south

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Book now for the Fall Colours fully escorted cruise to the USA and Canada from October 7 to 26, 2022.

Enjoy the colours of New York and Canada in the autumn

The results speak for themselves. Home and property values are soaring and you could benefit from this trend. Find out with a free appraisal of the value of your home.

Could you be a property millionaire?

An Australian highlight: A trip to the Flinders Ranges ticks all the boxes as it has some of Australia's most spectacular scenery and challenging terrain.

See the sights and experience the variety on this Discovery Tour of the very best South Australia has to offer.

The many highlights of South Australia

Using her own experiences as a mum with a love of the outdoors, Tiffany Droge has created the ultimate family outing baby carrier. 

Ditch the pram and take bub with you on an adventure

There is no end to the limits of imaginative play time your children will enjoy in their Possum Play couch.

Possum Play keeps screen time to a minimum

Massage your feet to fitness

A revolutionary way to do your bit for you and future generations. 

Oh Crap solves the dog poop problem

Give single-use plastic the flick and help keep our oceans clean

If you've been feeling a little slow and your brain function has been lethargic - Yootropics BRAIN can improve your cognitive abilitiy. 

Feeling foggy? Evaporate brain strain and improve your cognitive functionality

It's new and just for you - Menopause+ is a combination of specially selected ingredients. 

Managing menopause may just have got a little easier

KEEPING IT REAL: Real cossies for real women is exactly what Active Truth deliver so that you can enjoy summer in comfort. 

Active Truth celebrate the diversity of women in their active and swimwear range

Swimmers for every size and shape

Only the finest for your favourite member of the household will do. 

Don't make a dog's dinner out of feeding your pets

Carbon neutral: Ecosa believe every business should be accountable for its own carbon footprint. 

A mattress made with the earth in mind

A colleague of Lyn Dawson says Chris Dawson attacked her beside their pool before she disappeared.

Court told of Dawson's poolside attack

A cargo ship's master (right) has been charged over his role in a plot to import cocaine into WA.

Ship's master charged over WA cocaine bust

Australians are being urged to register their positive rapid antigen tests with authorities.

Positive rapid antigen data may be skewed

A dramatic surge in flu cases amid the COVID-19 pandemic is putting NSW hospitals under pressure.

NSW hospitals under flu, COVID pressure

The Nationals leadership team of Barnaby Joyce (L) and David Littleproud (R) could be challenged.

Nationals to contest the party leadership

THE WINNING TEAM. Mark Coulton, his wife Robyn, and the Nationals Party team celebrated at Dubbo on Saturday night after confirming his win. PICTURE: ELIZABETH FRIAS 

Mark Coulton is re-elected for the sixth time in a tensed election of massive losses for the Coalition

Mark Coulton wins, vows to work harder in opposition

FINAL COUNTDOWN: Polls have opened in the North West for the 2022 federal election. Photo: Gareth Gardner 

Polls have opened in the North West for the 2022 federal election.

Voters go to polls in New England, Parkes electorates for federal election 2022

All polling booths are set to be open across the country tomorrow. Picture: Karleen Minney

The Electoral Commissioner has confirmed all polling places will be open for election day.

All polling places will be open for election day: AEC

CLARIFY: Nationals MP Adam Marshall has written to deputy premier Paul Toole to clarify the status of the tiny section of the PEL in his electorate. Photo: file

Gas companies will be permitted to explore for the mineral on 90,000 hectares of farmland surrounding the village of Bellata, after the state government resurrected the last "zombie" PEL in the North West on Friday.

'Clarify': zombie gas licence brought back from the dead in North West

Human Rights Minister Tara Cheyne said Canberrans were being treated as second-class citizens. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong 

Scott Morrison confirmed a Coalition government would not seek to overturn the ban if re-elected, saying it was "not our policy".