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Newspapers

Newspapers from around the world can be accessed via the Internet. Here is a short list of some.

AUSTRALIA

National Library
http://www.nla.gov.au/npapers/

Sydney Morning Herald
http://www.smh.com.au/

The Age
http://www.theage.com.au/

Financial Review
http://www.afr.com/

The Australian
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/

The Daily Telegraph
http://dailytelegraph.news.com.au/index.jsp

The Courier Mail
http://www.thecouriermail.news.com.au/

INTERNATIONAL

Yahoo
http://au.dir.yahoo.com/News_and_Media/Newspapers/By_Region/

RefDesk
http://www.refdesk.com/paper.html

Internet Public Library
http://ipl.org/div/news/

Online Newspapers
http://www.onlinenewspapers.com/


Sites for Seniors

Seniors
http://www.seniors.gov.au/
"This site will assist all older Australians appreciate the services, programs and benefits that are currently available to them across Australia. It addresses the needs of both dependent older people and healthy older people."

Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association
http://www.ascca.org.au/
National Peak Body for Seniors and Technology. This site has been created for Seniors, particularly Seniors who are interested in using a computer. It carries a wealth of information including data about Seniors Computer Clubs.

Seniors Card
http://www.seniorscard.nsw.gov.au/
"a FREE discount card providing members with access to NSW Government concessions and business discounts."

Endeavour Web
http://www.endeavour-web.org/
"a Sydney-Australia based senior citizens web site, designed, built and managed by and for seniors who have an interest in computers and the Internet".

SeniorNet
http://www.seniornet.com.au/
"an incorporated association of seniors in Ipswich Queensland Australia, dedicated to helping seniors use computers and the Internet"

Department of Health and Ageing
http://www.health.gov.au/
"Better health and active ageing for all Australians."

About Seniors
http://www.aboutseniors.com.au/
"links of interest for seniors to Australian and State government departments, national and state associations, community service groups, aged care and retirement housing information, as well as to seniors lifestyle interests such as computing, health, finance, hobbies, sport, and travel."

Senior Women
http://www.seniorwomen.com/
US based site aimed at women over 50, with sections on culture, arts, relationships, computers, news and issues

Older Women's Network
http://www.zipworld.com.au/~ownnsw/
Its aim "is a self-help organisation committed to promoting the rights, dignity and wellbeing of older women"