The Senior

Launched in 1978, The Senior newspaper has established itself as Australia’s top publication designed for older readers. Each month, it circulates 430,238 copies nationwide.

National

English

Newspaper

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#433090

Australia

#12171

Health/Health

#184

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Perverted plastic surgeon groomed six underage girls for child prostitution

4 days ago | thesenior.com.au | Sam Rigney

Richard Paris Sackelariou was once a sought after plastic surgeon. He has pleaded guilty to inducing underage girls to participate in child prostitution. A Sydney plastic surgeon who used "sugar daddy" websites and social media to meet and groom six underage girls and sent them a total of more than $30,000 for sex, explicit images or to meet up or keep quiet now says he is "ashamed" at how much damage he has caused.
Mother charged with murdering three children after horror house fire

4 days ago | thesenior.com.au | Ayden Dawkins |Anna Houlahan

A mother has been charged with murdering three of her children after a "suspicious" fire engulfed their family home. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingThe 36-year-old, who remains in hospital under police guard was charged with murder, attempted murder and arson on May 13. Emergency services were called to Harristown, Toowoomba at 12.30am on May 7 with reports that a fire had started at a home on Merritt Street.
Love writ large: Farmer's romantic marriage proposal carved into hillside

4 days ago | thesenior.com.au | Ben Smyth

A young couple are celebrating after a larger-than-life marriage proposal. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingPiper Cincis said "Yes" after seeing her boyfriend Blake Summerell's proposal in huge letters slashed into a hillside on his family's Toothdale, NSW, property. As seen from above, "Marry Me?" is cut into the grass in big capital letters.
Hamas frees Israeli-American as Trump heads to Mideast

4 days ago | thesenior.com.au | Nidal al-Mughrabi |James Mackenzie

Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander has been freed by Hamas after 19 months of captivity. Photo: AP PHOTOAn Israeli-American hostage has been released from 19 months of captivity in Gaza during a brief pause in fighting and reunited with his family, but Israeli strikes on the battered enclave soon resumed.
Intensely bright auroras captured on Jupiter's surface

4 days ago | thesenior.com.au | Christina Larson

Jupiter's answer to earth's northern lights are hundreds of times brighter, new images reveal. Photo: AP PHOTOJupiter's dazzling auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on earth, new images from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal.
Nature my sanctuary during cancer treatment, Kate says

5 days ago | thesenior.com.au | Michael Holden

Kate finished her cancer treatment in September and said earlier in 2025 she was in remission. Photo: AP PHOTOThe Princess of Wales is pressing the importance of nature, saying it has been her sanctuary in the past year in which she underwent preventive chemotherapy for cancer.
World stocks, dollar up on US-China trade hope

5 days ago | thesenior.com.au | Wayne Cole

South Korean stocks gained 0.4 per cent and Japan's Nikkei edged up 0.3 per cent in early trading. Photo: AP PHOTOWall Street stock futures have climbed and the dollar has firmed against safe-haven peers as signs of progress in US-China trade talks boost hopes a global recession may be avoided, though details of any deal are still to come.
'We won't forget you': Ellie Newman's pledge to help people with dementia

5 days ago | thesenior.com.au | Anthony Caggiano

Dementia Training Australia director Ellie Newman wants people to know they can advocate for themselves about their care needs. Picture suppliedEllie Newman is among the allied health staff who want people living with dementia to know that they are valued and matter. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue reading"We are here and we will support you as much as we can," she said.
Older Australians reminded to be honest about claims on their tax

5 days ago | thesenior.com.au | Anthony Caggiano

ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson encourages honesty as best policy on this year's returns as the office clamps down on bogus claims. Older Australians are being reminded to make sure their tax claims are legitimate as the ATO focuses on areas it often sees errors, including multiple income sources, work-related expenses and work from home deductions.
Broken dreams and lasting legacies: Daughter's love letter to Nina Simone

6 days ago | thesenior.com.au | Rowan Cowley

Nina Simone never wanted her daughter to follow her into the music business. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingBut for Lisa Simone, the chance to pay tribute to her mother's enduring legacy is a source of joy. A celebrated singer-songwriter and civil rights activist, Nina Simone had one of the most recognisable voices of her time, or any other. Read more from The SeniorHer timeless music spanned many genres, including gospel, jazz, blues, pop and folk.