Common questions about the coronavirus for over 60s

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Common questions about the coronavirus for over 60s How long does the coronavirus live on different surfaces? Do face masks help? All of your COVID-19 questions answered. Life in the time of coronavirus can be confusing – mixed messages from state and federal leaders and new discoveries about the nature of the coronavirus being made
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Scammers exploiting Coronavirus to target online users

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Scammers exploiting Coronavirus to target online users Cyber criminals have always taken advantage of a crisis as an opportunity to scam people. And sadly, new scams and campaigns aimed at taking advantage of people’s uncertainty around the Coronavirus pandemic are becoming increasingly commonplace. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has received over 100 reports about
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$750 payments to pensioners due from 31 March 2020 – Coronavirus stimulus

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Coronavirus stimulus: $750 payments to pensioners due from 31 March 2020 Aged pensioners will get a one-off $750 payment as part of the Federal Government’s stimulus package announced last week. 6.5 million people are expected to receive the payment, including 2.4 million pensioners. This includes people on the Age Pension, Newstart, the Disability Support Pension,
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How to check suspicious email links on your mobile or tablet

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How to check suspicious email links on your mobile or tablet Whilst many have the view that their mobile device is protected from malware attacks, unfortunately this is not the case. According to Symantec’s Internet Security Threat Report, attempted malware attacks in the mobile space continue to grow annually. Since user behaviour is such a
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Coronavirus Infection Map – Tracking cases in real-time around the world

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Coronavirus Infection Maps: Tracking cases around the world in real-time As scientists pin down the origin, governments enact prevention measures and labs look for a cure, news about the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus often comes down to two questions: Where and how many people are infected? Across our search, we’ve found two impressive, and
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Pensions Loan Scheme for older Australians who are asset-rich but income-poor

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Pensions Loan Scheme for older Australians who are asset-rich but income-poor The Pensions Loan Scheme (PLS) is broadly available to retirees of Age Pension age who own Australian property and meet pension eligibility requirements. The PLS is a scheme that lets older Australians get a voluntary non-taxable fortnightly loan from the Australian Government, which can
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Smile more, it’s actually good for you

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Smile more, it’s good for you Is there such thing as a ‘Smile Effect’? Sure. Smiling and laughing can have a positive effect on your well-being, but as you make the transition from child to adult, it’s easy to lose the habit of indulging in these simple behaviours. Smiling can boost your immune system, lower
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How to add more smiles to your day

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Simple ways to add more smiles to your day Allowing yourself opportunities to smile and laugh is a powerful trait to staying happy, keeping positive and embracing your own life. The health outcomes and personal benefits will flourish as a result. The best part about smiling and laughter is that it’s free and readily available
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