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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Why 'negative gearing' is now an outdated investment strategy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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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

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?

Motherhood is not a particularly glamorous thing and we love these shows for telling it like it is.

Which working mother are you? TV's best mums

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail. Pictures: Facebook, Steve Evans

Who shines out on the road with press pack in tow - and does it really matter?

The bizarre rituals of the campaign trail

Australia, Italy, Sweden, the UK, Spain, Portugal and the US are dealing with monkeypox outbreaks

A case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Victoria.

Confirmed monkeypox case in Australia

A still from Everything Went Fine. Picture: Sharmill Films

Ozon has often had a happy knack for getting to the heart of the matter with his deceptively simple intimate dramas.

Everything Went Fine a challenging take on end of life

Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese listens to former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard speak to the media during a press conference in Adelaide on Friday. Picture: AAP

Australia's first female prime minister has been out campaigning with Anthony Albanese as the race tightens a day out from polling day.

'He's ready': Gillard seeks the national female vote for Albanese

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Mick Tsikas/AAP

The Prime Minister has walked around national security comments over revelations the government voted down aid funding to curb Chinese influence in the Pacific.

PM denies leak on Pacific aid cut

March4Justice rally. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Plans to better support working women and keep vulnerable women and girls safe have never been so keenly sought.

What the major parties are doing to woo women

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

Will Morrison soar like an eagle once again?

The wickedly funny world that Dahl created seems much of the time at arm's length.

To Olivia: A surface-only look at Roald Dahl's grief

A still from How To Please A Woman. Picture: Supplied

Sally Phillips brings this comedic sensibility and panache to this new Aussie independent comedy.

How to Please a Woman a safe exploration of suburban sex work

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There are 133,158 active cases across the state.

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Which seats have changed hands at election

Labor's Anthony Albanese has pledged to bring Australians together after winning government.

Albanese pledges to bring country together

Peter Dutton is tipped to become the next leader of the Australian Liberal party.

Dutton touted as new opposition leader

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is expected to miss out on a Senate seat.

Pauline Hanson facing loss in Senate race

Incoming prime minister Anthony Albanese says his rise to leadership sends a message of opportunity.

Labor to take power as whole or minority

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

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".

PM confirms no plans to repeal voluntary assisted dying ban on territories as NSW laws pass

If you take drugs and drive, expect to end up in court.

If you are a druggie and plan to drive in or around Goondiwindi, think again.

Drug driving? You should think again

Senate candidate Luke Arbuckle with AgForce regional manager, Ann-Maree Johnson.

A Goondiwindi farmer is standing for the Australian Democrats in the Senate.

TIME TO MAKE A STAND

A 32 year-old Goondiwindi has been charged with four counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one of assault occasioning bodily harm

Goondiwindi man charged with rape

The "accidental author", Lisa Gardoll. You can be one too.

Ever thought about writing your own book?

Let Lisa help you write your story

Prime Minister Scott Morrison officially launched the Liberals' election campaign on Sunday. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison has made housing a central part of the Liberal Party's official launch.

Liberal Party 'warms up' with final countdown underway

Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, is pleased residents of Boggabilla will have improved mobile services.

Better connectivity for Boggabilla region

Travelers warned as floods hit south-east QLD, again

Evacuation warnings are being sounded as heavy rainfall continues to pound southern Queensland.

Residents flee homes as evacuation sirens sounded

Travelers warned as floods hit south-east Queensland, again

Drop in and see the latest releases. Cr Susie Kelly and Cinema Manager Laura Hennessy.

Film-lovers in the Goondiwindi Region will have a better cinematic experience.

Films just got better

Make an appointment and get your flu injection says Goondiwindi GP, Dr Anna Carswell.

Goondiwindi regional residents are being urged to protect themselves against influenza, as the cooler months start to set in

Get your flu injection

TEAMWORK: Chris Connor and Letecia Kearney, two career-long nurses based in the New England North West share their experiences as a way to reflect and remember the important role all nurses play not just in healthcare, but in our lives. Photos: Supplied

In honour of International Nurses Day held on May 12, these two career-long nurses based in the New England North West share their experiences as a way to reflect and remember the important role all nurses play not just in healthcare, but in our lives.

Euphoria to heartbreak: why these nurses are hooked on their career

The Bank Cafe owner Brad Rickard is slowly working to clean up his Lismore business after the floodwaters nearly reached the ceiling. Photos: MARINA NEIL.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison declared that Australia is getting harder to live in because of disasters. We spoke to people who have lost everything and know how hard life can be in Disaster Country.

After the flood comes rivers of tears

Anthony Albanese with Gabrielle Nina Ritchie, four months old. Picture: Steve Evans

The two major party leaders will be getting more energised as polling day approaches.

Election antics get increasingly frantic

Australian Agriculture Minister, Dave Littleproud with Goondiwindi Mayor, Cr Lawrence Springborg AM near the site of a proposed $2.4million  rail terminal.

The Australian Agriculture Minister, David Littleproud toured the Goondiwindi region

Shorten for ag minister?

With wreath making, floral arranging and terrarium making, the day will be complemented with a morning tea and lunch - all completely free.

Ladies, unleash your creativity at free day out at local vineyard

Goondiwindi farewelled a true gentleman on Friday. Rex Hoole was a "one off". File Pic.

The Goondiwindi Regional Mayor, Cr Lawrence Springborg AM looks back at the fortnight that was

Passing of a great Aussie

Take a bow Goondiwindi State High School. The school's musical Aladdin JR played to packed houses at the Goondiwindi Community and Cultural Centre last week, garnering rave reviews

School Musical was a hit

Paul Fletcher has offered under-threat regional newspapers a $10 million lifeline. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong 

Regional newspapers sounding the alarm over a devastating price hike have been offered a lifeline.

Under-threat regional papers offered $10m lifeline

ICE BREAKER: With winter just around the corner, make sure you invest in a new moisturiser. Photo: Shutterstock