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Kick back and soak up all that Longreach, Queensland, has to offer. Source: Tourism and Events Queensland
Travel bloggers

‘Is this Australia’s best outback town? Longreach is a grey nomad’s must-do’

‘Is this Australia’s best outback town? Longreach is a grey nomad’s must-do’

Set your caravan on course to this iconic Queensland town - you won't be disappointed!
The Queensland town of Winton offers a quintessential outback experience. Source Tourism and Events Queensland
Travel bloggers

‘Wonderful Winton: Exploring one of Australia’s treasured outback towns’

‘Wonderful Winton: Exploring one of Australia’s treasured outback towns’

Grab your Akurbra and check out the best of the Aussie regions!
P&O Cruises Australia's Pacific Explorer will call Brisbane her home in 2020. Source: P&O Cruises Australia
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‘There really is something for everyone on-board P&O’s Pacific Explorer’

‘There really is something for everyone on-board P&O’s Pacific Explorer’

"As I crossed Sydney Harbour Bridge and saw P&O's Pacific Explorer waiting for me (and a few others) at Circular Quay, my spirits rose ..."
"Elder abuse breeds in a culture of silence. We must bring it into the open." Source: Getty
Bloggers

‘We need to rock the boat when it comes to ending elder abuse’

‘We need to rock the boat when it comes to ending elder abuse’

"Statistics show that people in a position of trust are the most frequent abusers."
It was revealed at this week's Elder Abuse Conference that older Australians are being confined and drugged 'for their own good'. Source: Getty Images
Bloggers

Conference hears older Australians being confined, drugged ‘for their own good’

Conference hears older Australians being confined, drugged ‘for their own good’

"I recently attended the National Elder Abuse Conference which brought together the most passionate advocates for protecting the rights of older people."
Billy Ocean wowed the crowd at the QPAC. Source: Supplied.
Bloggers

Billy Ocean is as good, if not better, than ever

Billy Ocean is as good, if not better, than ever

This is not an old favourite revisited, this is a masterful performer.
A young ballerina dreams of far away lands with The Nutcracker in her arms - Getty Images
Entertainment

A tale of passion – for ballet, theatre and old movies

A tale of passion – for ballet, theatre and old movies

Our book-lover-in-chief, Karen shares with you three of her other passions, ballet, old movies and live theatre
The top books for 2018 as voted y the members of the Starts at 60 Bookclub
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Top Reads of 2018 as voted by the Starts at 60 Book Club

Top Reads of 2018 as voted by the Starts at 60 Book Club

In all there were 120 votes places for 84 books, which shows just how diverse a group of readers we are in the Starts at 60 Book Club.
It's a yes to the champagne, but an emphatic no to New Year's resolutions for our Events and Books guru, Karen.
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All the PC-friendly New Year’s resolutions I’m making this year

All the PC-friendly New Year’s resolutions I’m making this year

"Oh, I’ve just spotted a whole squadron of flying pigs."

About Karen O'Brien-Hall

I've had many careers in my life and loved each one! My new career blossomed when I retired and become an OAP. I am passionate about childhood literacy, books in general and my garden. I love ballet, opera, concerts, theatre, (both professional and community) and movies. I tend to have opinions on most things and enjoy a good debate about the topic, not with the person. In my thirties, I married my GOM (Gorgeous or Grumpy Old Man), who's the love of my life.