From Bunnings aisles to aged care, older Australians are ditching the quiet life to rejoin the workforce in record numbers. 

Dr. Jennifer Luke explained why financial pressure, a need for routine, and the search for a "sense of purpose" are driving this festive hiring boom.

From Bunnings aisles to aged care, older Australians are ditching the quiet life to rejoin the workforce in record numbers. 
Dr. Jennifer Luke explained why financial pressure, a need for routine, and the search for a "sense of purpose" are driving this festive hiring boom.

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Why Australia’s "Grey Army" is marching back to work this Christmas

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Ahead of the NRL Magic Round, founder Luke Alexander and a host of sporting legends are embarking on a 50km walk through Brisbane to raise funds for mental health.

The "M-Brace The Magic Trek" walk aims to provide free mental health services to Australians in need, finishing at Suncorp Stadium just before the opening match.

Ahead of the NRL Magic Round, founder Luke Alexander and a host of sporting legends are embarking on a 50km walk through Brisbane to raise funds for mental health.
The "M-Brace The Magic Trek" walk aims to provide free mental health services to Australians in need, finishing at Suncorp Stadium just before the opening match.

Why NRL legends are walking 50km through Brisbane before Magic Round kicks off

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A new proposal from the McKell Institute and Electric Vehicle Council suggests replacing the federal fuel excise with a means-tested, per-kilometre road user charge.

However, automotive expert James Ward and Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast have heavily criticised the idea as overly complicated and based on flawed assumptions about where different income earners live.

A new proposal from the McKell Institute and Electric Vehicle Council suggests replacing the federal fuel excise with a means-tested, per-kilometre road user charge.
However, automotive expert James Ward and Dean &amp; Sofie on 4BC Breakfast have heavily criticised the idea as overly complicated and based on flawed assumptions about where different income earners live.

Why an income-based road tax could soon replace your fuel excise

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Why Australia’s "Grey Army" is marching back to work this Christmas

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