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Princess Mary channels Duchess of Cambridge in purple headband and stilettos

The Danish crown princess stepped out on Monday to officially open a new emergency department. Source: Facebook/Det Danske Kongehus.

The Hobart-born princess stepped out in the town of Viborg to open a new emergency department.

Written byJessica Galley

Style

Jayne Torvill is dazzling in gold gown alongside Bolero partner Christopher Dean

Jayne Torvill is dazzling in gold gown alongside Bolero partner Christopher Dean

It has been 35 years since the pair dazzled the world with their performance of Bolero at the 1984 Winter Olympics.

Written byJessica Galley

The Olympic gold medal winners stepped out for the launch of UK TV show Dancing on Ice. Source: Getty.

News

Three Aussies feared to be among five killed in White Island volcano eruption

Three Aussies feared to be among five killed in White Island volcano eruption

The death toll following yesterday's White Island volcano eruption has risen to five, with three Australians believed to be among them.

Written byJessica Galley

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Foreign Minister Marise Payne addressed reporters in Canberra this morning. Source: Getty.

News

The 4 top tips to store your Christmas lights so they won’t tangle

The 4 top tips to store your Christmas lights so they won’t tangle

Tired of spending hours untangling your Christmas lights? Use these easy storage tips and save yourself the headache.

Written byCalista Bruschi

Store your Christmas lights to save and reuse them for years to come using these simple tips. Source: Getty Images

Food

Here’s how you can make the Duchess of Cambridge’s Christmas chutney

Here’s how you can make the Duchess of Cambridge’s Christmas chutney

It's a hit with the Queen too!

Written byPenelope Pelecas

The perfect treat over the holiday season. Source: Getty

Essential Reads

Funerals and bereavement

Looking forward: How to cope with grief this Christmas

by Jocelyn Nickels

Naughty or nice? The best gift cards to give this Christmas

by Penelope Pelecas

From 100 to 0: The importance of being mentally ready to retire

by Starts at 60 Writers

When does the urge to eat become an addiction? Ross Walker investigates

by Dr Ross Walker

Joke of the day

Daily Joke: An Irishman landed in New York City

The first door he entered happened to be a large health club. Show me the full joke

Starts at 60 is helping you live out a modern retirement with useful information, advice and real-life stories.

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Retirement isn’t what it used to be! That’s why the Reinventing Retirement Hub is the place where you can find expert insights, helpful information and real-life experiences on every stage of your retirement

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The Starts at 60 Health Hub brings you up-to-date insights into better health as you approach and live in retirement and guides you on common age-related health issues.

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From the pension to your retirement income and investments, the Starts at 60 Money Club offers expert insights and Q&As to help along the way.

Celebrity

Kirk Douglas is 103! Catherine Zeta-Jones leads sweet tributes to Spartacus star

Spartacus star Kirk Douglas celebrated his 103rd birthday on Monday.

Written byJessica Galley

News

Private health premiums to rise in 2020: Here’s how it will affect you

Private health premiums to rise in 2020: Here’s how it will affect you

Health Minister Greg Hunt announced on Saturday that he had approved a 2.92 per cent increase in prices to take effect in April 2020.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Celebrity

Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough ‘expecting first child together’

Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough ‘expecting first child together’

Just one day after the couple celebrated their first wedding anniversary, reports have emerged that they are expecting their first child.

Written byJessica Galley

Royals

Royal wish list! What Prince George and Princess Charlotte want for Christmas

Royal wish list! What Prince George and Princess Charlotte want for Christmas

The young prince and princess have reportedly written their letters to Santa.

Written byJessica Galley

Tips

Safe or toxic? The Christmas treats you shouldn’t be feeding your pet

Safe or toxic? The Christmas treats you shouldn’t be feeding your pet

Some foods could do significant harm to your pet.

Written byJocelyn Nickels

From our community

‘My predictions for Christmas in the future’

by Julie Grenness

‘What’s in a name? The weird and outrageous baby names I’ve encountered’

by Barbara Stacey

‘I won’t let having chronic lung disease rule my life’

by Fran Spears

‘Adventuring through still waters: How I use kayaking as meditation’

by JD Kew

Recipe of the day

Healthier tomato and spinach frittata

The best thing about this delicious dish is how easy it is to whip up with little to no effort at all. Show me the recipe

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