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All the winning gardens from the 2022 Chelsea Flower Show

Gardening

All the winning gardens from the 2022 Chelsea Flower Show

Starts at 60 takes a look at the esteemed gold medal winners of this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show best garden awards.

Written byKiara Camuglia

Good health

The secret ingredient to a happier and healthier retirement

The secret ingredient to a happier and healthier retirement

Feeling a sense of belonging and having a community plays an important role to your physical and mental wellbeing.

Belonging to a vibrant, warm community may have a positive impact on your health, especially during challenging times. Image source: Supplied

Gardening

Royal Horticultural Society reveal Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year winner

Royal Horticultural Society reveal Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year winner

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced the winner of the distinguished RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year at the opening of the highly anticipated horticultural show.

Written byMatthew Hart

The panel of judges took into consideration such factors as innovation, impact, appeal when picking the final winner. Source: Instagram/ @the_rhs

Sport

REVEALED: Shane Warne’s secret act of generosity for Andrew Symonds

REVEALED: Shane Warne’s secret act of generosity for Andrew Symonds

Shane Warne's incredible gesture towards Andrew Symonds spoke volumes about their friendship and mateship.

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The cricket legends were taken far too soon, and died only months apart. Source: Getty

Celebrity

Sam Stosur emerges from retirement in shock one-off appearance

Sam Stosur emerges from retirement in shock one-off appearance

Tennis icon Sam Stosur has emerged from retirement for a surprise one-off gig at the Strasbourg International on Sunday, May 15.

Written byKiara Camuglia

Stosur announced her retirement from professional tennis last year, 2021, when she revealed the 2022 Australian Open would be her last official singles appearance in the sport. Source: Getty

Royals

‘Nothing too mucked about, or fussy’: Camilla reveals love for simple foods

‘Nothing too mucked about, or fussy’: Camilla reveals love for simple foods

The Duchess of Cornwall has revealed she isn't one for complicated, time-consuming cooking in a recent interview with her son, British food writer and critic, Tom Parker Bowles.

Written byKiara Camuglia

Camilla admitted she wasn't too "adventurous" in the kitchen, revealing her cooking was more about quality ingredients than anything else. Source: Getty

Lifestyle

Vintage baby names like Betsy and Herbert predicted to make a comeback this year

Vintage baby names like Betsy and Herbert predicted to make a comeback this year

Just like fashion styles, baby names come and go in cycles, and based on new research this year is set to see a big historical comeback for vintage baby names.

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Old fashioned baby names are a great choice for those parents who want a unique name with meaning, inspired from yesteryear. Source: Getty

Entertainment

Relationship-saving headphones tailored to your hearing needs

Relationship-saving headphones tailored to your hearing needs

Lynne’s partner needs the TV volume turned right up, but she doesn’t. These customised headphones have given Lynne peace and quiet back in her life.

Written byLynne M Jones

Lynne’s partner needs the TV volume turned right up, but she doesn’t. Image source: Getty

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

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

Easy ratatouille

Recipes

Easy ratatouille

This quick, colourful, naturally gluten-free one-pot meal offers big, strong flavours that can be enjoyed for several meals, each better than the last.

Recipes

Cheat’s Portuguese tarts

Cheat’s Portuguese tarts

Portuguese tarts are such a classic recipe but not always as easy as they look. Luckily, we've got the cheat's recipe to making the tastiest tarts ever!

Cheat’s Portuguese tarts

Recipes

Melt-in-your-mouth pork ribs

Melt-in-your-mouth pork ribs

If you're wanting a hearty meal for dinner this week, here's the best ever ribs recipe, tried and tested, and universally loved. They're finger licking good!

Melt-in-your-mouth pork ribs

Recipes

4 ingredient lemon baked fish

4 ingredient lemon baked fish

Feeling like some fish but don't want to spend a fortune or spend hours slaving away in the kitchen? You only need four ingredients to whip this up!

4 ingredient lemon baked fish

Recipes

The delicious Nutella calzone with just three ingredients!

The delicious Nutella calzone with just three ingredients!

Want to indulge with a delicious dessert, but face an empty cupboard? Here's a great way to put that jar of Nutella to great use.

The delicious Nutella calzone with just three ingredients!

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 Jocelyn Nickels

Driving & Caravanning

A budget-friendly guide to a Top End road trip

by Tourism NT

Lifestyle & Entertainment News

Follow these simple remedies and you'll be beating the mould in no time. Source: Getty

News

How to combat household mould in the temperamental Australian climate

It’s no secret that black mould is becoming an increasing problem for Australians, especially when it begins to take over...

Written byKiara Camuglia

News

Cruising returns to QLD with first ship arriving in new Cruise Ship Terminal

Cruising returns to QLD with first ship arriving in new Cruise Ship Terminal

Queensland is all set for the return of cruising with the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal welcoming the state's first cruise ship in two years next week. Arriving Thursday, June 2, P&O's Pacific Explorer will pioneer the lead of 50 voyages into the $177 million port.

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Multitudes of travellers and cruise operators are booking their spots, jump-starting the comeback of the $150 million tourism giant. Source: Getty

Entertainment

‘Elvis’ biopic ‘rattles and rolls’ Cannes Film Festival with standing ovation

‘Elvis’ biopic ‘rattles and rolls’ Cannes Film Festival with standing ovation

Baz Luhrmann's Elvis biopic seemed to hit all the right notes during its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday, May 25 with the audience erupting into a standing ovation.

Written byMatthew Hart

Elvis explores the life and music of Elvis Presley, through his relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Source: Getty Images.

News

Expect power bill shock as prices will rise by $100 within weeks

Expect power bill shock as prices will rise by $100 within weeks

Australians are being told to brace for more cost-of-living pain, as the three major energy retailers prepare to increase their prices from July 1.

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It's been predicted that wholesale power prices will continue to rise in NSW and QLD over the next two years. Source: Getty

Good health

Study shows seven ways to reduce risk of dementia for those with genetic risks

Study shows seven ways to reduce risk of dementia for those with genetic risks

A recent study has found that those with a genetic risk of dementia can reduce their risk of developing the condition with 7 simple lifestyle changes.

Written byMatthew Hart

The recent study has shed light on the link between healthy habits and reduced risk of developing dementia. Source: Getty Images.

Royals

Kate Middleton hosts Buckingham Palace garden party fit for a Queen

Kate Middleton hosts Buckingham Palace garden party fit for a Queen

Kate Middleton represented the Queen at the Buckingham Palace garden party, as the Monarch confirmed she will miss all royal summer garden parties.

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The Duchess was accompanied by her husband, Prince William, and other members of the Royal Family. Source: Getty

Politics

Pauline Hanson in danger of losing Senate seat

Pauline Hanson in danger of losing Senate seat

Hanson, who carried out the end of her campaign from home isolation, says "the dust is yet to settle".

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Pauline Hanson at risk of losing Senate seat. Source: @Pauline Hanson's Please Explain/Facebook

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