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Andris Heks

The unstoppable reign: Novak Djokovic dominance in men’s tennis continues

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Remembering the one and only Barry Humphries

Remembering the one and only Barry Humphries

This blogger remembers Barry Humphries from the perspective of someone who watched his comedy morphe from "the humble Edna Everage of Moonee Ponds" to "Megastar Dame Edna".

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The priceless essence of my grandson’s innocence

The priceless essence of my grandson’s innocence

This blogger shares his heartfelt reflection on the beauty of newborn innocence and vulnerability, reminding us to cherish these qualities throughout life.

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An open letter to a deceased loved one

An open letter to a deceased loved one

Gone but never forgotten, this blogger shares a profound, honest, and inspiring open letter dedicated to someone they have lost but never stopped loving.

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‘Infantese’: Learning the language of baby talk

‘Infantese’: Learning the language of baby talk

This grandfather is learning this his grandkid’s babbling is more than just sounds, here he shares his experience decoding what he calls 'infantese'

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Caring for my grandson keeps me young at heart

Caring for my grandson keeps me young at heart

According to this blogger, caring for his grandchild is extremely rewarding, bringing happiness to his old heart and making him feel young again.

Andris Heks

Andris is a former journalist, working on 'This Day Tonight' and 'Four Corners' -- ABC television's top rating current affairs programs. He has been a social worker, psychodramatist and yoga therapist, and enjoys singing and playing music, especially Hungarian Gypsy Music. He also enjoys swimming, cycling and writing. Andris is currently working on his memoirs. He welcomes feedback and comments on the opinion pieces published at Starts at 60.

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Game, Set, Match: Aussie wildcards who made the nation proud in the 2023 Australian Open

Game, Set, Match: Aussie wildcards who made the nation proud in the 2023 Australian Open

For the first time since the 1997 Woodies win in men’s doubles, two different pairs of Aussie wildcards won the Australian Open.

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Will Novak Djokovic win his 10th Australian Open title on Sunday?

Will Novak Djokovic win his 10th Australian Open title on Sunday?

As the Australian Open season nears its end, the question on everyone’s mind is “will Novak Djokovic mark his 10th Australian Open championship?” This Starts at 60 blogger thinks it’s highly likely.

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The Aussies playing their hearts out in the 2023 Australian Open

The Aussies playing their hearts out in the 2023 Australian Open

With the 2023 Australian Open well and truly here, this blogger gives us a breakdown of some of our homegrown talents competing in this year's tournament.

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Jason Kubler is on fire: Kyrgios and Djokovic better watch out

Jason Kubler is on fire: Kyrgios and Djokovic better watch out

Indeed from the first shot till the last, Kubler’s victory against his brilliantly playing opponent in the first round of the Adelaide International two has been described as the best in the entire season of tennis tournaments leading up to this year’s Australian Open.

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