Finance | COTA NT | Voice for Territory Seniors

Investment scams don’t always start with an obvious sales pitch, they can be subtle. You might come across them in a social media group, through…

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04 Aug 2026

Read the New Edition of Seniors Voice — August 2026

Click here to read online The human touch Online today and distributed around the Territory to over 100 locations (find out where here) Subscribe to receive Seniors…

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10 Jul 2026

Federal Budget delivers mixed outcomes for older Australians: COTA Australia

The Federal Budget has delivered mixed outcomes for Australians of all ages, including older Australians already facing significant financial pressure. COTA Australia Chief Executive Officer…

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05 May 2026

Read Seniors Voice by COTA NT – news, events, information and looking ahead

Keeping it reel! Online today and distributing around the Territory on Wednesday 6 May Included this issue: First up: Celebrating real Territorians, community and joyful…

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11 Mar 2026

Retirement planning checklist

There is currently no compulsory retirement age, but some of the things to think about before you retire include work, expectations, lifestyle, money and estate planning. This checklist…

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15 May 2025

Are you a self-funded retiree? Are you missing out on concessions?

Many self-funded retirees are missing out on concessions If you are a self-funded retiree, you may eligible for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card if…

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04 Feb 2025

COTA Australia’s submission to the Australian Government to inform the 2025-26 Federal Budget

COTA Australia has provided a submission to the Australian Government to inform the 2025-26 Federal Budget. In the submission, the key action items are: 1. Improving…

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29 Jan 2025

Territorians hard hit as cost of living continues to increase

Source: NTCOSS Media Release NTCOSS’ latest Cost of Living Factsheets published in October 2024, (just after the last edition of Seniors Voice went to press)…

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22 Jan 2025

Feedback on planned mandate for businesses to accept cash by 14 February

Treasury consultation on acceptance of cash for essential items The Department of the Treasury is seeking community input on mandatory acceptance of cash for the…

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19 Feb 2024

COTA NT releases its Recommendations to the 15th Assembly

COTA NT, the peak body and leading advocate for senior Territorians, has today released its Recommendations for the next Northern Territory government to advance wellbeing…

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12 Sep 2023

Energy Bill Relief – households This information is shared from the NTG web page, nt.gov.au/community/grants-and-volunteers/grants/energy-bill-relief-households The Australian and Northern Territory (NT) governments are jointly funding…

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27 Jul 2023

Latest Seniors’ discounts in the NT are out now

Visitors to the Royal Darwin Show can pick up their copy of the newly printed and minted NT Seniors Card Discount Directory for 2023 and…

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10 May 2023

Federal Budget : Government helping pensioners and Commonwealth Seniors Health card holders reduce cost of living pressures

The big news for senior Territorians in regard to the Federal Budget is that the Government is helping pensioners and Commonwealth Seniors Health card holders…

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06 Mar 2023

It’s time for the NT government to index Seniors Recognition Scheme to CPI

A 3.7 per cent increase in the pension is a welcome relief for senior Territorians but falls far short of properly addressing the financial pressures…