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Lifestyle 6 quirky final farewells — how to say goodbye memorably One day it will be time to depart this unique and wonderful life you’re having, and if you’d like to end on a high note, then read Margaret McKay's best suggestions to ensure you have a funeral that those attending won’t forget.

talkback Term deposit interest rates are on the rise - are they smarter than savings accounts?Term deposits allow you to earn more interest on your idle cash. Alex Brooks asks if term deposits are a smarter alternative to savings accounts ...

talkback Why is ageism so socially accepted?Why are we so scared of getting old? We've come such a long way to close the gender and race gap, but the fear of old age seems alive and well, just as most of us are blessed enough to start living longer lifespans than our forebears.

Lifestyle Royal ripples: the King's abdication drama On December 11 in 1936, King Edward VIII gave up the throne so he could marry the divorced woman he loved, a thin tall American socialite named Wallis Simpson. While the American public campaigned for Simpson to become Queen, the Australian media kept their coverage reverent and respectful of the royal family.

Money 9 no-nonsense tips to invest for future wealth and income If you have superannuation, you're already a passive investor in shares, bonds or other asset classes. If you want to become an active investor to grow your assets to become a future income stream, then listen up to AMP's head of investment strategy and chief economist Shane Oliver's advice.

Travel 10 of Australia's best birdwatching spots From the tropical paradises of the Daintree to the rugged beauty of the Blue Mountains, Australia's birdwatching destinations are as diverse as the feathered species they nurture. Carolyn Tate explores a mosaic of avian wonders.

Lifestyle Lost Australian history: Eureka stockade's rebels When a gold miner was murdered on the Victorian goldfields in 1854, open rebellion broke out against British soldiers and Australia's first ragtag bunch of agitators swore allegiance to the Eureka Flag and paved the way for universal male suffrage.

talkback Talkback: what date should your Christmas tree be up?When is it Christmas o'clock at your house? Alex Brooks dives into the traditional - and not-so-traditional - rules around putting up your tree this Christmas.