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Arrests made over record-holder's sudden tragic death

Arrests have been made after Kelvin Kiptum's father claimed that four men had attended his home looking for the Kenyan superstar before his death. The marathon world record holder tragically <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/health/caring/world-record-holder-dies-tragically-at-age-24" target="_blank" rel="noopener">passed away</a> at the age of 24, after a horrific collision that occurred in Western Kenya on Monday killed both him and his coach Gervais Hakizimana. Kenyan police have arrested four unidentified men after Kiptum's father, Samson Cheruiyot, called for an investigation into a visit that he said occurred just before the accident. "The four were taken to Elgeyo Marakwet for further investigations," Keiyo South Sub County commandant Abdullahi Dahir said. "They all come from Uasin Gishu County." Kiptum's devastated father broke down as he spoke about the death of his own child. "There are people who came home a while back who were looking for Kiptum, but they refused to identify themselves," Cheruiyot recalled. "I asked them to provide identification, but they opted to leave. It was a group of four people." He also recalled the moment he found out about his son's death. "I got the news of my son's death while I was watching the news," Kiptum's father said. "I went to the scene of the accident but the police had taken the body to Eldoret." Kiptum broke the marathon world record that was previously held by Eliud Kipchoge, after storming through the race in Chicago in just two hours and 35 seconds. Cheruiyot said that he last spoke to his son a day before his death. "He told me someone will come and help us build a house," he said. "He said that his body is now fit and he can now run for 1:59. "Kiptum was my only child. He has left me, his mum and his kids. I have no other child. His mum was sick for a while. Right now I'm deeply saddened." Images: Getty

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World record holder dies tragically at age 24

Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum has tragically died at the age of 24. The Kenyan athlete and his his coach, Rwanda's Gervais Hakizimana, both passed away after a horrific traffic collision on Monday, that occurred in western Kenya. The crash happened on a road between the towns of Eldoret and Kaptagat, where a noted high-altitude training centre for long-distance athletes is located. In October 2023, Kiptum set the world record of 2 hours and 35 seconds at the Chicago Marathon. The record was only made official by World Athletics on February 7th, just five days before his untimely death. Kenya's Sports Minister Ababu Namwamba spoke out on Kiptum's death, writing on X, "Devastatingly sickening!! Kenya has lost a special gem. Lost for words." Former prime minister Raila Odinga described Kiptum as a "Kenyan athletics icon" in a statement on social media, writing, "Devastating news as we mourn the loss of a remarkable individual." "My deepest condolences to his loved ones, friends, and the entire athletics fraternity." <div data-component="EmphasisedText"> "Our nation grieves the profound loss of a true hero." After making his marathon debut just over a year ago, Kiptum ran three of the fastest seven marathons in history during his brief career. The Kenyan athlete had declared his goals to take home a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the weeks before his death. Image credits: Getty Images </div>

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Good news for Aussie passport holders: No more queues at Heathrow!

Australians who travel to British airports are now able to skip the long immigration queues due to UK authorities giving the all clear to go through the ePassport gates. The British High Commission announced that electronic passport gates are now available for Australians who carry electronically enabled passports. The self-serve terminals, which are similar to the ones that are used at Australian airports, significantly speed up the processing of arriving travellers due to the use of facial recognition. The facial recognition software matches the traveller with the image printed in their passport, which eliminates the need to come face-to-face with border officials. British Home Secretary Sajid Javid said that the change offers Aussie travellers a “smooth” arrival into the UK. “Our new global immigration and border system will improve security and fluidity for passengers coming to visit or work in the UK,” he said in a statement. “Expanding the use of ePassport gates is a key part of this and allows us to improve passenger experience arriving in the UK while keeping our border secure. “I’m delighted that Australian nationals will benefit from their use and have a smooth beginning to their visit to our country.” The change is also applicable to eligible New Zealand nationals. With Heathrow being the busiest airport in Europe and having 80 million passengers passing through it last year alone, anything that speeds up the arrival process is a good thing.

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The big change just announced for Australian passport holders

Australian passports holders planning a trip to the UK can expect for their journey to become a lot less stressful. On Tuesday, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Phillip Hammond revealed that Aussie travellers will be given permission to use electronic passport gates at all UK airports. While making a UK Budget speech, he said: “We’ll open the use of e-passport gates at Heathrow and other airports, currently only available to EEA nationals to include visitors from the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and Japan.” Previously, only EU citizens were given the privilege of using the electronic passport gates but in the lead-up to Brexit, the British government is changing its border policy for non-EU travellers. The electronic passport, also known as the ePassport, refers to an embedded electronic microprocessor chip used to authenticate the passport holder’s identity. Reportedly the privilege will be available to the five countries in the middle of 2019. Chief executive of Airlines UK, Tim Alderslade, says he “welcomes the move”. “As passenger numbers continue to rise, UK Border Force must be adequately resourced and adopt new approaches in order to prevent a repeat of last summer, where lengthy border queues were experienced at a number of UK airports,” he told <a href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/108205257/new-zealanders-granted-right-to-fasttrack-at-uk-airports">Stuff</a>. “This announcement is a welcome step in the right direction, enabling millions more travellers to be processed more quickly.” There are currently 250 e-passport gates at 22 air and rail ports across the UK. Are you planning a trip to the UK? Let us know in the comments below.

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Good news for Australian passport holders

If you think all passports are made equal, then you’d be sorely mistaken. Some passports are by their very nature more powerful than others, which can be good or bad news depending on where you’re from and where you’re going. The <a href="https://www.henleyglobal.com/henley-passport-index/" target="_blank">Henley Passport Index</a> ranks the world’s passports from strongest to weakest based on something called a “visa-free score”, which is the amount of countries a passport holder can travel too, without having a visa. Germany has long held the title of being the world’s most powerful passport with a visa-free score of 177, with Singapore and Switzerland not far behind on 176 each. And there was a spot of good news for Aussie passport holders in 2018. Our passport has officially climbed a spot, with our visa-free score rising from 170 to 171. This is thanks to Qatar waiving visa requirements for Australians, letting holders of an Australian passport spend up to 30 days in the country without a visa. And you’d want it to be as powerful as possible – the cost of a 10-year Australian adult passport went up at the start of this year from $277 to $282. Most powerful passports 1. Germany (177) 2. Singapore, Switzerland (176) 3. Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Japan, Norway, Sweden, UK (175) 4. Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, US (174) 5. Ireland, Portugal, South Korea (173) Least powerful passports 1. Afghanistan (24) 2. Iraq (27) 3. Syria (28) 4. Pakistan (30) 5. Somalia (32)

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200 new deals for Seniors Card holders

More than 1.5 million New South Wales Seniors Card holders will have the opportunity to receive big discounts on phone plans, holidays and groceries. In the 2018 Seniors Card booklet, among the 200 new deals will be 10 per cent off Vodafone mobile broadband plans, along with other phone plans. Vodafone will also run digital workshops to older customers and hands-on training on how to use smartphones and download apps. NSW Minister for Ageing Tanya Davies told <a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/2018/01/22/21/50/the-best-new-deals-for-nsw-seniors-card-holders" target="_blank">9NEWS</a> the deals were significant for pensioners or those on fixed incomes. “I encourage (seniors) to get on board, look into the website or pick up a Seniors Card directory,” she said. Other great deals offered to New South Wales seniors include: Health Cancer Council – 10 per cent off storewide at Chatswood, Hornsby, Bondi, Brookvale, Rouse Hill, Kotara and Miranda. Eyecare Plus – Complimentary pair of single vision spectacles with the purchase of any full-priced pair. Home Rimfire Security Doors & Screens (Arndell Park) – 10 per cent off all security products. Holidays Hertz – 10 per cent off the best available rate of the day. Allianz Insurance – 10 per cent off comprehensive international policies. Cover My Trip Travel Insurance (Liverpool) – 10 per cent off. Ingenia Holidays – 10 per cent of standard booking rate. Kiama Bed and Breakfast – 50 per cent off stays after first night. Professional Services University of Newcastle – 10 per cent off short courses. A List of Auctioneers Estate Agents – 25 per cent off any Agents Commission sell quote. What is your favourite discount that you receive with your Seniors Card? Let us know in the comments below.

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8 amazing senior world record holders who will inspire you

There are world records for all sorts of things, but many of them are not just for doing something truly amazing. Some of them are given just for being the oldest person to do something. These interesting stories show that age shouldn’t be holding us back to do what we love. 1. Oldest person to climb Everest Yuichiro Miura hold’s the record, for reaching the summit of Everest at the ripe old age of 80. 2. Oldest person to give birth Maria del Carmen Bousada de Lara was 66 (actually almost 67) when she gave birth. Conceived via IVF with donor eggs, this record is even more interesting as she actually had twins. 3. Oldest person to have a number one album Dame Vera Lynn is the oldest living artist worldwide to have a number one album. At 92, she beat the Beatles and Dylan when she released her album We’ll Meet Again – The Very Best of Vera Lynn. 4. Oldest person to be adopted Mary Smith was 76 when she was adopted in the US by 92-year-old Muriel Banks Clayton (who just so happens to be the oldest adoptive parent). 5. Oldest bride Minnie Munro from Australia was the oldest woman to be married when she got hitched at age 102. Her beau was 83-year-old Dudley Reid. 6. Oldest yoga teacher Ida Herbert of Canada is still teaching a weekly yoga class, and at the age of 95 is officially the oldest yoga instructor in the world. 7. Oldest male twins Dale and Glen Moyer of the US both reached the age of 105, making them the oldest recorded male twins in the world. 8. Oldest person Jeanne Louise Calment was 122. She lived and died in southern France. Which record would you like to hold? We would love to hear your ideas in the comments.

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This supermarket is offering big discounts for senior's card holders

The NSW Government has secured a <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/money-banking/2017/06/australias-most-expensive-supermarket-choice/" target="_blank">massive deal with Woolworths Group</a>, that will see NSW senior’s card holders eligible for a range of discounts at Woolies. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Ageing Tanya Davis announced NSW Seniors Card holders would be eligible for a range of discounts under the new scheme, including a 5 per cent discount on Woolworths WISH eGift cards, and savings on supermarket home deliveries, insurance and mobile phone products. "We know for people living on fixed incomes every dollar counts," Ms Berejiklian said. "As a government we are committed to driving down the cost of living, especially for seniors, who contribute so much to our communities." This deal could see eligible senior’s card owners save $200 a year on groceries. "We want to make it as easy as possible for seniors to access fresh food and other essential items that may be difficult to transport," Mrs Davies said. "This partnership could save seniors an average of $200 per person on their annual grocery bill, not to mention further discounts on home delivery, clothing and household items from Big W, and mobile phone and insurance products." For more information about go to <a href="http://www.seniorscard.nsw.gov.au%20" target="_blank">www.seniorscard.nsw.gov.au</a> or call 13 77 88. Do you think this decision is a win?

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DIY kitchen tablet holder

One of the biggest perks of owning a tablet is that it’s a perfect medium on which to carry your recipes. Your kitchen and your iPad should go hand in hand, but with heat and liquids around it could be a dangerous place for electronics. We’ve got a solution for you: a rustic DIY tablet holder to keep your device out of harm’s way while you cook up a storm. You will need: <ul> <li>A small wooden cutting board</li> <li>A scrabble letter holder</li> <li>An right-angle triangular wooden children’s block</li> <li>A strong adhesive</li> <li>Paint/stain of your choice</li> </ul> How to: 1. Using your adhesive, attach the scrabble holder to the bottom of your cutting board, rounded edge facing outwards, creating a lip within which your tablet will sit. 2. Glue the children’s block to the back of the cutting board, creating a stand that keeps the ensemble upright. 3. Allow the pieces to dry. 4. Sand and stain/paint in your desired finish. <img width="427" height="640" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/8059/img_7900.jpg" alt="IMG_7900 (1)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> Photo source: mamiejanes Related links: <a href="/lifestyle/diy/2015/07/diy-herbal-soap/">DIY herbal soap</a> <a href="/lifestyle/diy/2015/06/spoons-into-door-handles/">Turn old spoons into cupboard handles</a> <a href="/lifestyle/diy/2015/07/great-home-diy-tips/">Reinvent your home with just a bucket of dye and oodles of imagination</a>

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Australian credit card holders are paying too much

If you are an Australian credit card holder, you’re probably paying more than you should be, and you have unfair interest rates to blame. Choice campaigns manager, Erin Turner, stated, “The fact is an average credit card holder has paid an extra $281 because of unnecessarily high interest rates. Worryingly, this comes at a time when one-in-five Australians are living off their credit card to get through to payday.” According to Choice and financial site, <a href="https://www.mozo.com.au/" target="_blank">Mozo</a>, only 16 per cent of credit card companies altered their interest rates following a drop in the official cash rate from November 2011 to May 2015. If interest rates had moved according to Australia’s cash rate, Australians might have saved over $2 billion in interest payments over the last four years alone. Kristy Lamont, director of <a href="https://www.mozo.com.au/" target="_blank">Mozo</a>, shared, “We know the average credit card interest rate in June 2011 was 17.41 per cent but instead of falling in-line with the cash rate it rose by 0.2 per cent over the last four years to 17.61 per cent by the 31st of May this year. We have also seen the average credit card annual fee rise from $94 in late 2011 to $115 in May 2015. Clearly consumers are getting a raw deal.” All those in favour of cash, say I. Related links: <a href="/finance/money/2015/08/asking-for-discounts/">5 things you should say to save money</a> <a href="/finance/money/2015/08/do-you-need-funeral-insurance/">Should you get funeral insurance?</a> <a href="/finance/money/2015/07/clever-ways-to-avoid-bank-fees/">Clever ways to avoid bank fees</a>

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