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Money 9 surprising ways to make extra cash (and have fun doing it)Remote work, side hustles, micro-businesses: if you’re looking to make some extra cash, there’s really never a better time to do it than during a cost of living crisis. Whether you’re still in the workforce and want to make some money, or you’ve retired but want to boost your income, Carolyn Tate explores the myriad opportunities to choose from.

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.

Money 5 foundations for financial security (regardless of age)Like happiness, financial security can sometimes seem elusive: a faraway dream of 'one day’ when income, investments and planning magically align. But there is reassurance in knowing your future is well taken care of. Author and financial advisor Helen Baker explains her 5 foundations of financial security, especially for people who think the dream of financial security is too far away.

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.

Travel Risky skiplagging: the grey area of travel the airlines hate A controversial practice known as 'skiplagging' has become a sly travel hack to nab cheaper airfares. It's a risky move that Citro explains.

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.