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You can't age well when you're living in poverty

Many South Australians are facing poverty as they grow older due to a combination of stagnant social support, increasing cost of living and ageism-induced unemployment.

Why special tax breaks for seniors should go

Tax breaks for older Australians may seem like a just reward for a lifetime of paying tax, but the authors of a new report from the Grattan Institute argue that winding them back would create a fairer system for everyone.

Many older UK residents voted to leave the EU, but the majority of Scots - including these "Granarchists" - want to stay. Photo: PA

Bridging the Brexit age gap

The great divide between the views of young and older generations revealed by Britain’s Brexit vote offers lessons for Australia about the risks of social alienation, writes COTA SA chief Jane Mussared.

Older Australians' drinking on the rise and they don't know the risks

When we think about who experiences harm caused by alcohol, most people think about young people. However, Australian data show the rate of risky drinking among young people has been decreasing, while risky drinking among older adults has been increasing.