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Looking back 50 years ago – January 1975

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Remember the mode of transport we used to visit our friends in our youth?

Remember the mode of transport we used to visit our friends in our youth?

Despite the popularity of motor vehicles there was no getting mum and dad to drop us off at our friends houses, let alone to school or anywhere else! So the bicycle it was.

What are some of your favourite memories from your younger days? Source: Getty Images.

A trip down memory lane: Over 60s reflect on the ‘good old days’

A trip down memory lane: Over 60s reflect on the ‘good old days’

Reflecting on the good old days gives us the chance to relive cherished memories and appreciate the experiences that have shaped us into who we are now.

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The top entertainment picks to enjoy this January

The top entertainment picks to enjoy this January

As we retreat indoors during hot afternoons, finding inspiring viewing can be tricky. My picks this month have been hit or miss, but I’ve got a couple of enjoyable options to share.

Which of these nostalgic gems stirs up your fondest memories? Source: Getty Images.

60s and 70s nostalgia: What might leave today’s younger generations scratching their heads?

60s and 70s nostalgia: What might leave today’s younger generations scratching their heads?

Take a stroll down memory lane with Starts at 60 as we reflect on the everyday things we cherished that today's kids will never experience.

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Remember the classic buffet restaurants of the good old days?

Remember the classic buffet restaurants of the good old days?

Buffet restaurant were a glorious thing during the 80s and 90s. We loved taking our children and grandchildren there – it was a fun treat and great value. They feel like a relic now, something you could once find so easily.

Do you know where Boxing Day and its traditions come from? Source: Getty Images.

Why do we refer to the day after Christmas as Boxing Day and where do its traditions come from?

Why do we refer to the day after Christmas as Boxing Day and where do its traditions come from?

Boxing Day is a wonderful day of relaxation and recovery, but few know the truth of its intriguing origins.

Do you find yourself nostalgic for old Christmas traditions? What were some of your favourites? Source: Getty Images.

Treasured Christmas memories: Revisiting the heartwarming traditions of the past

Treasured Christmas memories: Revisiting the heartwarming traditions of the past

Take a heartwarming trip down memory lane with us as we revisit these nostalgic treasures, reigniting the joy that once defined our holiday celebrations.

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Unforgettable Christmas foods from your childhood

Unforgettable Christmas foods from your childhood

Look back at cherished festive meals from the 1950s and '60s.

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The top entertainment picks to enjoy this December

The top entertainment picks to enjoy this December

From the long-term effects of contact sport to a side-splitting trilogy, a wallflower turned serial killer and a visit to Morrocco this month there should be something for everyone to enjoy.

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Take a sweet trip back in time with these iconic treats from the 1950s

Take a sweet trip back in time with these iconic treats from the 1950s

Take a tasty trip back in time with Starts at 60 as we savour the sweet flavours of the 1950s and relive those cherished treats from days gone by.

Step back in time to explore the simpler—and sometimes more questionable—health fixes of the past, where old remedies offered comfort, but others are best left behind. Source: H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock/Getty Images.

Old fashioned remedies: What have you got stashed away in your medicine cabinet?

Old fashioned remedies: What have you got stashed away in your medicine cabinet?

From Vicks Vaporub to Bex and Vincents, take a nostalgic journey through the old-school remedies that once filled our medicine cabinets—some comforting, others, less so.

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Trivia: Test your knowledge of the music of the 1980s

Trivia: Test your knowledge of the music of the 1980s

Revisit some of the grooviest tunes from the 80s!

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Uncover the origin of quirky food names, from Violet Crumble to Jatz Crackers

Uncover the origin of quirky food names, from Violet Crumble to Jatz Crackers

Take a trip down memory lane and uncover the stories behind the names of some of the most beloved food items from the past.

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A look back at 1962: The debut of the iconic vanilla slice made with Sao biscuits

A look back at 1962: The debut of the iconic vanilla slice made with Sao biscuits

Those of a certain age will fondly remember when Arnott's first officially suggested using its Sao biscuits as the ideal base for whipping up a swift vanilla slice.

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