The number of older Australians embracing information technology is surging, research finds, with Skype, e-mail and apps like Instagram fast becoming vital tools to keep the elderly connected.

Source: ABC

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Hala Snack Pack is one of many awful ‘words’ awarded honorary status by the Macquarie Dictionary in recent years. Until the dignity of the dictionary is restored, Ben Pobjie is enforcing a ‘lexiban’.

Source: lifestyle

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Pop superstar Beyonce Knowles-Carter says she and her husband, rap star and entrepreneur Jay Z, are expecting twins.

Source: lifestyle

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There is a new breed of entrepreneurs – millennials who, having grown up glued to their mobile phones and social media, are now harnessing that reach to build viable businesses.

Source: ABC

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Aussie musician Ben Lee has always been a fearless experimenter, writes Samantha Selinger-Morris, but might his new “cuckoo” side projects be a step too far for his fans?

Source: lifestyle

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Confectionery brand Allen’s is inviting the public to vote on new lolly flavours, but their choices are a little disappointing, writes Deirdre Fidge. Here are some better ideas.

Source: lifestyle

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An online movement of men who are flaunting their love of cats is giving others permission to embrace a gentler, more thoughtful kind of masculinity, writes Hayley Gleeson.

Source: abc australia

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The smiling poop has become one of the most popular emojis in existence. But beneath its silly exterior is a surprisingly serious cultural significance, writes Samantha Selinger-Morris.

Source: abc australia

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Time magazine denies its Person of the Year cover intentionally gave US President-elect Donald Trump ” cat, bat or devil horns”, after it causes a stir online.

Source: lifestyle

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The key decision makers — and award winners — in the Australian film industry are still overwhelmingly male, writes WIFT president Sophie Mathisen.

Source: lifestyle

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