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Denise Scott: The series of heartbreaks that sent me to bed for a year

Denise Scott has opened up on her struggle to deal with unemployment and a series of personal heartbreaks in an exclusive chat with Starts at 60.

Being Healthy

Is your toaster poisoning you? Extraordinary claims from study

The University of Texas found toasters lead to "very unhealthy" air pollution levels.

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Woolworths ditches $1-per-litre milk to support drought-stricken farmers

"It’s clear something needs to change and we want to play a constructive role in making this happen."

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Robert Irwin talks disappointing Aussie croc culling in US talk show appearance

"We're really working hard to really change society's perspective on conservation."

Fitness

Push-ups ability linked to better heart health in men: Study

Becoming proficient at push-ups does more than help strengthen your upper body.

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Could you boost your retirement income with the Pension Loans Scheme?

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Bladder Health

Sneeze with ease: Don’t let bladder issues interfere with a happy life

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Everyday money

You’re not stuck with the Big Four: Meet the Australian ‘neobanks’

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Property

Older Aussies miss out on better mortgage rates because they ‘can’t be bothered’

by Starts at 60 Writers

Joke of the day

A house in a small town caught fire

Meanwhile, a small crowd had gathered to watch the firemen at work. Show me the full joke

Music

‘This is amazing!’ Keith Urban sends fans wild with incredible Elvis tribute

Keith Urban transformed his voice as he slipped into the role of King Of Rock 'N Roll during a star-studded Elvis Presley tribute concert.

News

Government cracks down on energy retailers ‘sneaky’ late payment fees

The Morrison Government is pushing for the rule change in hopes of reducing energy bill costs for Aussies.

Health Issues

New tool released to measure stroke and heart attack risk

The risk of experiencing a heart attack increases significantly as people get older.

Style

Style queens! Dolly Parton and Kylie Minogue turn up the heat on red carpet

Dolly and Kylie both looked fabulous as they attended the premiere of 9 to 5: The Musical in London.

News

Intruder dies following struggle with resident in home invasion gone wrong

A 44-year-old man found an intruder in his home and is now being questioned over his death.

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Think about who is in control of your life

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‘Freedom of belief seems a better option than religious freedom’

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‘The lure of my family history uncovered a few skeletons in the closet’

by Pamela Cole

Books

Book Review: When fire ravages the town of Myrtle, lives are fractured

by Lorraine Parker

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Best-ever chicken cacciatore

Essentially all you need to do is pop everything in the pan and cook! Show me the recipe

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