Oldest Aussie Dexter Kruger says ‘there’s no secret’ to a long, happy life

Dexter Kruger has celebrated more birthdays than any other living Australian, but this year the party at his nursing home in Roma, in south-western Queensland, will be a much smaller affair than usual.

“COVID-19 means quite a few people can’t come, but we will still have a good time,” the supercentenarian said.

Born on January 13, 1910, the retired farmer has lived through both World Wars, the Great Depression and numerous droughts, but says the positives far outweigh the tough times,…