Author: Rebecca Wilson | Starts at 60

Rebecca Wilson Profile

Rebecca Wilson is the founder and publisher of Starts at 60. The daughter of two baby boomers, she has built the online community for over 60s by listening carefully to the issues and seeking out answers, insights and information for over 60s throughout Australia. Rebecca is an experienced marketer, a trained journalist and has a degree in politics. A mother of 3, she passionately facilitates and leads our over 60s community, bringing the community opinions, needs and interests to the fore and making Starts at Sixty a fun place to be.

You’re the generation that must demand respect in your later years. It’s time to rise up

The Baby Boomer needs to rise up and demand that any royal commission should investigate aged care, home care and retirement living in a comprehensive look at products and services for older Australians.

"Why" we just built YOU (the over-60s of Australia) a travel company

Travel at 60 launched this week as a full service national travel agency, and travel packaging company dedicated to our community of over 60s. But "Why"? ...

Seekers song plays in new Westpac ad about death of a lifelong partner

An emotive Westpac launched today that plays directly into the hearts and lives of the over-60. The advertisement takes us on a journey through the lives of a long-married couple to the beautiful tune of the Seekers “I know I’ll never find another you”

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Lusty slow-cooked lamb shoulder with garlic and rosemary

This simple lamb shoulder in the slow cooker is filling my house with delicious smells that hint at a fabulous meal tonight!

A teary Harry whispered to Meghan 'you look amazing, I missed you' at altar

A beautifully emotion-filled Prince Harry has turned to his wife to be as she stepped up to the altar beside him and said "you look amazing, I missed you".

The new national deals club that puts 60-pluses first: The startsat60.club

You're a VERY powerful group of people, so make the most of it!

Finally, a national deals club that puts YOU in the spotlight: The startsat60.club

It's free to join, but deals are for members only!

Cleaning with vinegar without leaving an acrid smell

I love to clean with vinegar. But the smell is discouraging, so I have found a way to make vinegar smell more like citrus, so I can enjoy the effects without the odour.

BREAKING: David Warner and Steve Smith banned for a year each

David Warner and Steve Smith have been awarded one year bans by Cricket Australia this evening for cheating in the...

Leaving your wheelie bin on the curb could cost you more than $2500

Leaving your wheelie bin on the curb to cost you more than $2500 if you live in Mackay, Townsville, Rockhampton, Burdekin, Bundaberg, Gladstone or the Gold Coast in a proposed new law, called Local Law Number 9.

Myer's massive fight for survival could destroy other Aussie department stores

Myer's fight to survive challenging competition from the internet is shaping up in a way that will impact every other department store in its wake and reap benefits for consumers.

The blanket every grandma will want to crochet for her granddaughter

Grandma-of-the-year is now an easy goal with these Disney Princess crochet blankets

A St Patrick's day Irish joke special

Billy stops Paddy in Dublin and asks for the quickest way to Cork. Paddy says, “Are you on foot or...

Joyce called a "grub" for sacrificing privacy around paternity concern

Barnaby Joyce is feeling the wrath of the internet this evening following his remarks that his girlfriend's baby may not be his own.

Tributes flow for David Ogden Stiers best known for MAS*H

Emmy Award winning actor David Ogden Stiers has died peacefully in his home aged 75 following a battle with bladder cancer. He was best known for his role in M*A*S*H as Major Charles Winchester, joining the cast from 1977 to 1983.

First photos of Prince Henrik's funeral chapel: decorated with multicolour tulips

The first photographs have been released on Instagram tonight of the Danish family's sombre setup, and the beautiful tulips in the pulpit capture life.

"If you are accepting money from the NRA there is a badge of shame on you"

The “kids” that survived the Florida massacre are standing up to the “adults” of America and the strength of the...

The natural treatment to get rid of your skin tags

Skin tags are found on the neck, armpits, around the groin, or under the breasts and we have the natural remedy for getting rid of them.

The things we bought for a penny

“A pennyworth of broken biscuits, or a Choo Choo bar, or four clinkers, two liquorice straps, or a marshmallow sandwich. Oh wow, were they nice!"

"The 2.95 Special" Don't mess with Seniors

The motto is ... don't mess with Seniors!