Seniors

14 March 2026

Dementia talks head for Lowood

Somerset residents are invited to learn more about brain health, dementia and the caring role at an upcoming Somerset Dementia Talks information session in Lowood. The free session will take place at 10am on Wednesday, March 18 at Lowood Library, 1 M...

14 March 2026

Moreton Bay living

By Living Gems For today’s over‑50s, retirement isn’t about slowing down, it’s about living on your own terms. Many Australians are now seeking more flexible, affordable, and social ways to enjoy their next chapter. At Living Gems Moreton Bay, that v...

14 March 2026

A library love story

By Fran Tickle JACK Wilcox and I sat in front of his computer watching it devour our spoken words, turning them into written text. Jack wanted 450 words to explore my 30 years in the Library at Maleny High School. The computer translated over 4000… T...

14 March 2026

Push for National Human Rights Act to safeguard ageing Australians

ADVOCATES for older Australians have stepped up calls for a national Human Rights Act to embed stronger legal protections for people as they age, saying current frameworks leave many vulnerable to discrimination, exclusion and neglect. In a joint sta...

13 March 2026

$160M over-50’s community breaks ground

Construction officially started on a new $160 million over-50s community in Moreton Bay’s Burpengary East on March 4, with more than $5.7 million of sales already achieved ahead of launch. The new community, at 273-308 Buckley Road, is located in one...

28 February 2026

Living Gems Moreton Bay: The Smart Financial Choice for Over-50s

By Living Gems Moreton Bay For many Australians stepping into retirement, balance is everything — the freedom to enjoy life, paired with the confidence of financial security. That’s exactly what Living Gems Moreton Bay delivers: a vibrant, over-50s c...

27 February 2026

End-of-life info session in Fernvale

Fernvale seniors and carers have a chance to take part in a series of end-of-life care planning sessions being rolled out across Somerset. Somerset Regional Council will host three “Last Aid for Seniors” information sessions through its In Good Compa...

26 February 2026

Resort lifestyle

By GemLife Moreton Bay GemLife Moreton Bay is fast becoming one of the region’s most sought-after lifestyle addresses, offering over-50s the space, connection and freedom to embrace their next chapter. Set among peaceful lakes and wide-open skies, th...

19 February 2026

Work hard, and play lakeside

GEMLIFE Moreton Bay is proving to be the perfect blend of productivity and play for one tech-savvy homeowner. While many people wind down their careers at 68, Ian Deacon is happily logging on from his dream home at GemLife Moreton Bay – and logging o...