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Probus Information Day

District 9780 recently held a very successful information day, chaired by PSPL Chair 2013-13 Margaret Robinson and attended by representatives from 18 Probus clubs.  

 

Abbott: Cheaper electricity, no pension tax and faster broadband retirees

Retirees can expect a reduction in electricity and gas costs for households, no increase in taxes to pension benefits as well as faster broadband under a Coalition government.

 

Thursday bulletin

A breakthrough in human cloning has seen scientists use skin cells to create embryos. In Australian news, suspended Labor MP Craig Thomson has quit the party, planning to run as an independent. 

Budget unveils policy benefits for senior home owners

A breakdown of the 2013 Federal Budget and what it means for retirees. 

 

Tuesday's news

The Waterhouse-Singleton saga has come to a head with John Singleton fined $15,000 for his role. In entertainment news, legendary anchor Barbara Walters has announced her retirement from journalism. 

Update for Monday

A mass shooting in New Orleans has injured a dozen people including a young child. In other news, a fundraiser is being held for homemade bomb victim Michael Boggan. 

 

Helen Reddy: Being number one

Becoming the first Australian to get a number one on the US charts inspires bitter-sweet feelings in iconic singer Helen Reddy.

Update for Friday

Australian woman interviewed in relation to allegations against Rolf Harris. In other news, Malcolm Naden has spoken out, with psychiatrists saying he doesn’t see any wrong in his actions. 

Thursday's news

Three more people have been charged with alleged involvement in the Boston Marathon bombing. In other news, an Australian is being held on terror charges in Saudi Arabia as his mother claims his innocence. 

News for Wednesday

Australia’s first bank note expected to fetch $3.5 million when it goes to private sale. Meanwhile, the Netherlands has welcomed its first king in more than 120 years with a sea of orange. 

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