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Lifestyle Grow your own microgreens on your kitchen bench If you have ever been to a fancy cafe or restaurant, you have almost certainly had a dish garnished with 'vegetable confetti'. Also known as microgreens, these delicate, vibrant baby greens burst with flavour and nutrition. The great news is that Sarah Coleman has explained how you can easily grow them at home all year round with minimal space and effort.

Lifestyle Donating your body to science and other altruistic acts Do you want to change a life — or perhaps many lives — with a final act of generosity? Margaret McKay explains why you might want to consider donating your body to science rather than burying or burning your remains?

Health Dementia and cognitive decline 101 ‍Dementia and cognitive decline are not normal parts of ageing, but a disease that demands management and caring. It’s tough for the person diagnosed, but can be tougher on those caring for them. Alex Brooks explains.

Money 3 enriching phases of superannuation: what you should know In 1992, the Australian Government introduced the compulsory Superannuation Guarantee (SG) to pay a percentage of all workers' wages into a super fund that would be invested and 'preserved' for them until retirement. Margaret McKay explains the 3 phases of superannuation that you need to understand to take advantage of it.

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.