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February Horoscope: Growth, development, and money could be in your horizon

The Green Comet combined with February's new moon horoscope means money could be on the horizon, but also expect some drama to enter your life.

Written byRose Smith

Lifestyle

Unique gift ideas for all occasions

Choosing a thoughtful and personalised gift isn't always easy and as the years go on, it can be difficult to surprise that special someone with the right gift.

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Get inspired with these unique gift ideas that are sure leave a lasting impression. Source: Getty

Creating a retirement plan

Optimise your golden years: The ultimate retirement checklist

Getting ready for retirement can be overwhelming, so we've broken it down into manageable steps.

Buckling down to plan for your retirement may feel like a chore, but it could lead to some hidden financial treasures. Source: Getty

Good health

Love over 60: Lifting your libido

Improve your sex life and lift your libido with these three tips on increasing your sex drive in your 60s and beyond.

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Are you looking for ways to increase your libido? Source: Getty

Crafts

Thinking outside the box: Trendy DIY crafts to try in your spare time

If you're stuck on what to make next, these super unique crafts were suggested to us by Starts at 60 readers.

DIY crafts are definitely the best way to spend your spare time! Source: Getty

Lifestyle

Sip in style: The ultimate summer cocktail guide for over 60s

As the weather heats up, there's nothing quite like a refreshing cocktail to cool you down. With that in mind, Starts at 60 shares a variety of refreshing and delicious cocktail recipes for summer that are sure to please.

Written byMatthew Hart

Creating summer cocktails and mocktails is a great way to beat the heat and add a touch of fun to your gatherings this season. Source: Getty Images.

Style

The top tips for creating a casual look for summer 2023

When it comes to dressing for the summer months, there are a few basic tips you should keep in mind.

Summer colours are renowned for being fresh and bright, so keep that in mind if you're choosing a new wardrobe this summer. Source: Getty

News

‘Wear what makes you feel good’: Sultry 73-year-old model hits back at internet critics

At 73 years old Colleen Heidemann continues to flaunt what she's still got, taking to social media to share age-positive posts and celebrating being fit and fabulous as a mature model.

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Colleen Heidemann is proving internet critics that beauty is ageless. Source: Instagram @colleen_heidemann

Grandparenting

‘I feel so guilty’: Gran opens up on pain of living hours away from grandkids

by Starts at 60 Writers

Becoming a grandparent

Grandparent carers: What payments are available?

by Jocelyn Nickels

Grandparenting

Grandkids say the darndest things

by Calista Bruschi

Grandparenting

‘We don’t get enough credit’: Grandparents feel undervalued and unappreciated

by Jocelyn Nickels

Bloggers

‘Forget the latest gadgets, these are the skills our grandchildren need’

by Jenny Lockhart

Latest Recipes

This creamy and buttery salmon chowder is the ultimate comfort food. Source: Getty Images

Recipes

Simple salmon chowder with potatoes, carrots and fresh dill

The ingredients are all easy to get your hands on, it cooks in one pot, you'll have it ready to plate in about 35 minutes, and you'll enjoy it as a meal on its own.

Recipes

Irresistible cranberry and orange muffins

Use fresh oranges or save yourself even more time by substituting them for store-bought orange juice.

The pop of citrus from the oranges makes these muffins too good to resist. Source: Getty Images

Recipes

Perfect pumpkin and potato pancakes

Looking for a way to add a few extra vegetables to your weekly meal plan? Consider savoury pancakes!

These pumpkin and potato pancakes are perfect for any time of day! Source: Getty Images

Recipes

Sensational sugar-free blueberry coffee cake

Perfect with a cuppa at any time of the day, this dessert is also nut and dairy free, so everyone can enjoy it!

This delicious cake is also nut and dairy free! Source: Getty Images

Recipes

Classic satay chicken skewers

This recipe will have you serving a meal that could stack up against your favourite Thai restaurant.

Grey Nomadding

Driving & Caravanning

Holidays are back! Here’s the caravan park rules you need to know

by Jocelyn Nickels

Driving & Caravanning

Planning an Aussie adventure? 7 top tips for road tripping post Covid-19

by Jocelyn Nickels

Driving & Caravanning

Grey nomad tips: How to pack your caravan properly

by Starts at 60 Writers

Driving & Caravanning

A budget-friendly guide to a Top End road trip

by Tourism NT

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Pam's first day of school 1967. Source: Supplied

Experts

Things you’ll remember if you went to primary school in the ’60s

This blogger takes us back to school in the ‘60s, when Columbia pencils, felt-tip colouring markers, and plastic-wrapped books ruled the classrooms.

Written byPam Van Der Kooy

Health issues

World Cancer Day: Understanding the realities of breast cancer for over 60s

In recognition of World Cancer Day, and in an effort to understand the most effective prevention and detection measures for breast cancer, Starts at 60 spoke with the experts to gain their insight in the insidious disease.

Written byMatthew Hart

Breast cancer is a common and potentially life-threatening condition that affects people of all ages, with the average age of diagnosis being 62. Source: Getty Images.

Bloggers

Clothes wringing alternatives and doing washing the old fashioned way

“My very first automatic machine was from Fisher and Paykel, it was very basic but it was miraculous and I loved it.”

Written byKaren Jones

Celebrity

Jimmy Barnes given ‘all clear’ post major hip surgery

Hip hip hooray! Australian rockstar Jimmy Barnes has been given 10 out of 10 for his recovery post-hip operation with plans to celebrate in Thailand.

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Jimmy Barnes has his sights set on Thailand after doctors have allowed him to fly on a plane. Source: Facebook/ Jimmy Barnes

News

Starts at 60 readers reflect on the life lessons they would share with their younger selves

Starts at 60 reached out to our valued readers to ask 'What's one piece of advice you'd give your younger self?'. The responses came in thick and fast with answer ranging from cutting negative people from your life, travelling more to prioritising one's health.

Written byMatthew Hart

Given the chance, many would no doubt relish the opportunity to take their life lessons and impart their knowledge to their younger selves
Source: Getty Images.

Good health

The healthy foods that can naturally fight stress and improve well-being for over 60s

In an effort to help get on top of the stress that can accompany modern day life, Starts at 60 explored the optimal foods that can help reduce stress levels and improve health.

Written byMatthew Hart

Opting for a more nutritious and healthier alternative instead can not only reduce stress but also promote better health outcomes. Source: Getty Images.

News

Actor Sam Neill has had enough of ‘disgraceful, despicable’ scammers

Iconic actor Sam Neill has slammed scammers for trying to take advantage of his fans by impersonating him online.

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Sam Neill warns his fans of scammers. Source: Getty

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Lifestyle & Entertainment News

Lifestyle

February Horoscope: Growth, development, and money could be in your horizon

Unique gift ideas for all occasions

Unique gift ideas for all occasions

Optimise your golden years: The ultimate retirement checklist

Optimise your golden years: The ultimate retirement checklist

Love over 60: Lifting your libido

Love over 60: Lifting your libido

Thinking outside the box: Trendy DIY crafts to try in your spare time

Thinking outside the box: Trendy DIY crafts to try in your spare time

Sip in style: The ultimate summer cocktail guide for over 60s

Sip in style: The ultimate summer cocktail guide for over 60s

The top tips for creating a casual look for summer 2023

The top tips for creating a casual look for summer 2023

‘Wear what makes you feel good’: Sultry 73-year-old model hits back at internet critics

‘Wear what makes you feel good’: Sultry 73-year-old model hits back at internet critics

Grandparenting

‘I feel so guilty’: Gran opens up on pain of living hours away from grandkids

by Starts at 60 Writers

Grandparent carers: What payments are available?

by Jocelyn Nickels

Grandkids say the darndest things

by Calista Bruschi

‘We don’t get enough credit’: Grandparents feel undervalued and unappreciated

by Jocelyn Nickels

‘Forget the latest gadgets, these are the skills our grandchildren need’

by Jenny Lockhart

Latest Recipes

Recipes

Simple salmon chowder with potatoes, carrots and fresh dill

Irresistible cranberry and orange muffins

Irresistible cranberry and orange muffins

Perfect pumpkin and potato pancakes

Perfect pumpkin and potato pancakes

Sensational sugar-free blueberry coffee cake

Sensational sugar-free blueberry coffee cake

Classic satay chicken skewers

Classic satay chicken skewers

Grey Nomadding

Holidays are back! Here’s the caravan park rules you need to know

by Jocelyn Nickels

Planning an Aussie adventure? 7 top tips for road tripping post Covid-19

by Jocelyn Nickels

Grey nomad tips: How to pack your caravan properly

by Starts at 60 Writers

A budget-friendly guide to a Top End road trip

by Tourism NT

Lifestyle & Entertainment News

Experts

Things you’ll remember if you went to primary school in the ’60s

World Cancer Day: Understanding the realities of breast cancer for over 60s

World Cancer Day: Understanding the realities of breast cancer for over 60s

Clothes wringing alternatives and doing washing the old fashioned way

Clothes wringing alternatives and doing washing the old fashioned way

Jimmy Barnes given ‘all clear’ post major hip surgery

Jimmy Barnes given ‘all clear’ post major hip surgery

Starts at 60 readers reflect on the life lessons they would share with their younger selves

Starts at 60 readers reflect on the life lessons they would share with their younger selves

The healthy foods that can naturally fight stress and improve well-being for over 60s

The healthy foods that can naturally fight stress and improve well-being for over 60s

Actor Sam Neill has had enough of ‘disgraceful, despicable’ scammers

Actor Sam Neill has had enough of ‘disgraceful, despicable’ scammers

Daily Jokes

Daily Joke: Jack woke up from a big night of drinking

by Rachael Rosel

Daily Joke: A man made his way to the World Cup Final

by Rachael Rosel

Daily Joke: Two men needed some wood

by Rachael Rosel

Daily Joke: Dave tells his boss that he knows everyone

by Rachael Rosel

Daily Joke: A chicken walked into a library

by Jocelyn Nickels

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