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Lifestyle 6 ageist cliches we'll happily embrace Ageism might bring to mind negative stereotypes about growing older, but what if we focused on the brighter side of the coin? Let's explore the ageist cliches that are surprisingly positive and celebrate the unique qualities and experiences that come with the passage of time, writes Carolyn Tate.

Lifestyle 7 smartphone etiquette must-knows If you grew up writing letters, sending snail mail and leaving messages on answering machines that had cassette tapes, then listen up to Bronwyn Mandile's lessons on modern communication using smartphones.

Lifestyle 7 simple smoothies for healthy ageing More than 9 in 10 Australians do not eat their recommended 5 serves of vegetables or 2 serves of fruit each day. Smoothies not only deliver a powerful dose of nutrients, they are also a tasty delight once you find a recipe you like. Sarah Coleman shares her best recipes for smoothies that deliver a nutrient-packing punch.

Lifestyle Australia's terroir: what every sip of wine tells you about our country Terroir is a French term that describes taste and flavour imparted to a wine by the environment it’s produced in. Here’s a Citro guide to everything you need to know to speak confidently about terroir and our diverse wine regions.

Lifestyle Australia's Oppenheimer moment: blowing up our outback From nuclear bombs to scandalous crimes, Forgotten Australia podcaster Michael Adams explains the bizarre twists and turns of what happened in Australia's past from October 9 to 15, including the strangest Long Bay Gaol escape ever.

Lifestyle Learning a language the immersive way Learning a language exercises your brain and improves cognitive abilities. It can boost memory, problem-solving skills, and multitasking capabilities - and it's fun.

Lifestyle Is ageism the last socially acceptable prejudice?In Australia, ageism hides behind humourous remarks like "OK, boomer" or generalist slang like "grey nomads" but make no mistake, there are insidious consequences to ageism for both younger and older people, including poorer health outcomes. Carolyn Tate tackles the topic.

Lifestyle Lost Australian history: striking gold and the world's largest photo In this week's lost Australian history, Michael Adams explains how Bernhardt Holtermann captivated the world with a massive aerial panoramic photograph of Sydney, and the world's largest chunk of gold.