It’s time to take a breath and celebrate the bright side of life!

From Queensland’s newest four-legged employee to a 90-year-old graduate proving it’s never too late, this week’s stories are about hope, heart, and Aussie pride.

Leo brings comfort in courtrooms​

Source: Instagram/abcbrisbane​

Queensland has welcomed its first-ever court dog, Leo, and he’s already stealing hearts!

The golden retriever, trained by Guide Dogs Australia, will help children and vulnerable people feel calmer during court proceedings.

Funded by the Queensland Law Society and the Family Law Practitioners Association, Leo will be a comforting presence in what can be a stressful environment.

Chief Justice William Alstergren said Leo’s role will ‘greatly assist’ those who need it most.

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[darrellh]

That's a great idea. My grandies have such a dog at their high school and my grandson has found it very useful and calming on occasion.

 

[Sherril54]

Meet Maryette McFarland, the 90-year-old woman from Northern Ireland who’s just graduated with her degree in literature, decades after putting her studies on hold to raise a family.

This gave me (wouldn`t call it a warm and fuzzy feeling) but evidence that age is just a number. I have been tempted to undertake more studies or start something completely new (at 71) but doubts creep in. This article has had an encouraging effect, I know it is possible, but I think that as we age there are certain expectations that at 65 yrs of age we should be slowing down and not have any aspirations other than going to a retirement village, start planning our nursing home placement or funerals.

 

[Clancieblue]

Meet Maryette McFarland, the 90-year-old woman from Northern Ireland who’s just graduated with her degree in literature, decades after putting her studies on hold to raise a family.

This gave me (wouldn`t call it a warm and fuzzy feeling) but evidence that age is just a number. I have been tempted to undertake more studies or start something completely new (at 71) but doubts creep in. This article has had an encouraging effect, I know it is possible, but I think that as we age there are certain expectations that at 65 yrs of age we should be slowing down and not have any aspirations other than going to a retirement village, start planning our nursing home placement or funerals.

Well, lets get those thoughts out of our heads. Get up, get out there and enjoy your life.
I heard on the news this morning the young generation are saying black leggings are old fashioned. I want to know who put them in charge. Do want YOU want not what someone tells YOU to do.

 

[PattiB]

Another great round up of stories, Aubrey. Leo will help so many people facing court proceedings, which must be so very hard for children, who need to testify. I loved the photo of the hyena, the patience it must have taken to capture such an amazing photograph, and good on Maryette, for achieving her dream. I’ve been following, and watching our amazing female cricketers playing in the World Cup, and they are doing really well. They won again last night, beating England, which is always satisfying.

 

[Jo Piper3]

All great news stories, thanks!

 

[Littleboy8]

Well, lets get those thoughts out of our heads. Get up, get out there and enjoy your life.
I heard on the news this morning the young generation are saying black leggings are old fashioned. I want to know who put them in charge. Do want YOU want not what someone tells YOU to do.

But leggings are so warm in winter when worn under your clothes.

 

[DLHM]

But leggings are so warm in winter when worn under your clothes.

You strike me as the sort of person who will not be told what you can or can’t wear @Littleboy8.

But I couldn’t imagine you ever wanting to wear something as offensive as this:

 

[Littleboy8]

You strike me as the sort of person who will not be told what you can or can’t wear @Littleboy8.

But I couldn’t imagine you ever wanting to wear something as offensive as this:
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Do you know what in all the time on this planet I have never seen anyone dressed like that walking the streets. Am I the only one on here that hasn’t or what

 

[DLHM]

Do you know what in all the time on this planet I have never seen anyone dressed like that walking the streets. Am I the only one on here that hasn’t or what

I’ve seen women (?) dressed like that but not so much in Australia. I’d see plenty when I used to travel to (Toronto) Canada to visit relatives.