21 May 2013
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd comes out in support of gay marriage. In international news, a tornado, described as the worst in recent history, has rocked Oklahoma, flattening neighbourhoods.
20 May 2013
PM Julia Gillard has moved up four points in the latest newspaper polls as Tony Abbott dropped four. In Eurovision news, Denmark took out the title in last night’s final with Only Teardrops.
17 May 2013
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.
17 May 2013
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.
16 May 2013
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.
15 May 2013
A breakdown of the 2013 Federal Budget and what it means for retirees.
14 May 2013
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.
13 May 2013
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.
10 May 2013
Becoming the first Australian to get a number one on the US charts inspires bitter-sweet feelings in iconic singer Helen Reddy.
03 May 2013
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.