Food

Generational Divide: Baby Boomers reflect on a childhood worlds apart from today’s norms

A gran has triggered debate after revealing that she's been forced to make excuses to prevent her grandkids sleeping over at her home.

Quirky things our parents used to say

Grandparenting

Gran sparks debate after ‘making excuses’ to stop grandkids sleeping over

The heartwarming way in which Judi Dench honoured the late Maggie Smith revealed. Source: David M Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images.

Dame Judi Dench has shared the deeply personal way in which she has honoured her late friend and fellow actress, Dame Maggie Smith.

Dame Judi Dench reveals the touching tribute she paid to late friend Maggie Smith

Fans wasted no time in sending their heartfelt wishes for the new year, once again rallying behind the beloved rock legend. Source: Don Arnold/WireImage/GettyImages.

Aussie rock legend Jimmy Barnes has kicked off the new year with gratitude, thanking fans for their unwavering support during a challenging 2024.

‘I’m happy to have survived 2024’: Jimmy Barnes shares heartfelt New Year’s message, thanking fans for their support

Travel tips

Secure your home while travelling: a comprehensive guide

Heading on a holiday? Consider these important steps to protect your property from burglars or natural disasters.

Travel

Australia’s most commonly delayed airlines revealed

Learn which airlines, and which routes, are most likely to have you running late.

Travel tips

The best and worst airports for flight delays (and how to navigate them like a pro)

Flight delays can strike anywhere, but some airports are repeat offenders…

Travel tips

9 smart ways to protect your valuables while travelling

A little extra diligence can go a long way.

"It's still kind of sinking in a bit." Source: AP PHOTO.

After an illustrious career spanning decades, renowned singer-songwriter Phil Collins has revealed the heartbreaking reality that he can no longer play the drums due to ongoing health struggles.

‘I just feel like I’ve used up my air miles’: Phil Collins shares heartbreaking health update

As news of Morgan's passing broke, public figures, colleagues, and fans united to pay tribute and reflect on his legacy. Source: Tracey Nearmy/AAP PHOTOS.

Chad Morgan, affectionately remembered as The Sheik of Scrubby Creek, has sadly passed away, leaving behind a remarkable legacy as a towering figure in Australian country music.

‘The sheik of scrubby creek has left the building’: Australian country music legend Chad Morgan dies, age 91

News

The Internet rallies behind furious man when his neighbour discards prawn shells in his bin

Any doubts about his response to the unneighbourly transgression were quelled when the Internet came to his defence.

Even though the festivities remain largely the same, there are many phases that come with Christmas Day.

How Christmas changes for us over the years

Joke of the day

Daily Joke: Conversations on a plane

However, the person sitting next to me was a young girl, about four or five years old. Show me the full joke

TV Host Larry Emdur shocks fans with strange kitchen practice

Kiara Camuglia

News

The Commonwealth has secured the rights to the Aboriginal Flag in a $20 million deal. Source: Getty Images.

News

Aboriginal flag freed from copyrights, private ownership wiped in historic $20m deal

The Commonwealth has secured the rights to the Aboriginal Flag in a $20 million deal with the flags original artist, Luritja man Harold Thomas.

Cancer

The one thing I wish I’d known at the start of my prostate cancer journey

"It just got a little bit more serious with every visit."

Home hints and DIY

Freshen up your home naturally with DIY scented sprays

Learn how to mix rosemary, sage, lavender, lemongrass, lime, and ginger to craft air fresheners that can keep your home smelling wonderful all year round. Perfect for those who love natural products and a fresh, clean scent.

Fashion

Brighten your summer: Bold colours, classic basics, and effortless style!

Discover tips to refresh your wardrobe, mix textures, and exude confidence with every look. Make 2025 your most stylish year yet!

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Did you know silica gel packets are designed to absorb moisture and keep items dry? Instead of throwing them away, keep them and reuse them for their intended purpose around the house.

Ten smart reasons to keep your silica gel packets

Sleep apnea

Hit the snooze button on snoring: Top tips for handling a snoring partner

To end sleepless nights for you and your partner, Starts at 60 consulted the experts to uncover effective ways to treat and manage snoring—helping you broach the subject and achieve both a peaceful resolution and restful sleep.

The "interesting" approach struck a chord with those seeking both simplicity and affordability in their quest of a neat linen cupboard. Source: Getty Images.

Say goodbye to messy linen cupboards and welcome a game-changing organisational hack that's making waves – and transforming linens – everywhere.

Free yourself of linen cupboard chaos with this game-changing organisation hack

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

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.

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

Healthy sleeping

How to get rid of nasty germs and bacteria in your pillow

Check out these effective tips to rid yourself of the nasties lurking in your pillow for a clean, germ-free sleep.

Get ready for a turbulent ride in 2025, as psychic Rose Smith predicts extreme weather, economic instability, and health concerns for prominent figures like King Charles and Elton John.

What’s in store for 2025: Leading Australian psychic shares her predictions

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Home hints and DIY

How to safely remove toxic mould from your home

Skip the bleach and get straight to these proven tips from an Environmental Health Assessor.

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Estate planning

The life-changing conversation everybody over 60 needs to have

The choices you make today could profoundly impact your future — and that of your loved ones.

Everyday money

Four financial 2025 resolutions to help guide the new year into prosperity

Stuck on New Year resolutions for 2025? Try these goals to set yourself up for success.

Exercise

Essential tips to embark on a fitness journey in the new year

If you've always wanted to tick off that fitness goal for your New Year's resolutions, these handy tips will help get you started on the right path.

Stories from The Lab

Helpful articles on style, health, lifestyle and home, packed with solutions just for over-60s.

Health Solutions

Good vibrations: Have yourself a buzzy little Christmas

Make it all about you this Christmas as we guide you through the best new vibrator picks for your body and needs.

Written byStarts at 60 Writers

Style

How to dress for your body shape

Our Starts at 60 fashion guru and stylist Jodie Piper knows a thing or two about dressing for your shape, and is here to trouble-shoot some of the most common wardrobe worries.

Written byStarts at 60 Writers

The Lab

The Starts at 60 Best of the Year 2021

The 'Starts at 60 Best of the Year'. A detailed list of the most popular 15 products in the Starts at 60 Marketplace and the top 3 products in Travel at 60.

Written byRebecca Wilson

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The Screen Critic: Paddington triumphs again, a captivating Vatican drama, a nail-biting airport thriller and a car ride you won’t forget

Jim Schembri

Latest Opinions

‘Saying goodbye to old habits and the simpler things in life’

‘What’s in a name? The weird and unusual names I’ve come across’

‘A simple visit to my GP landed me in hospital for major surgery hours later’

‘Two Old Ducks: What happened after my friend received her first Covid-19 vaccination’

Healthy eating is one of many common resolutions we often take into a new year, but these five easy resolutions could kickstart your journey the right way.

‘As a single pensioner in Australia, I feel like I’m always begging for scraps’

Diet and nutrition

Five easy and healthy eating resolutions to take into 2025

Everyday money

Five New Year’s resolutions to set yourself up for financial success

Kick off 2025 with a money-smart approach that will have your bank and wallet feeling grateful!

Pets

The common garden plants and flowers that can be dangerous to your pets

These common household plants could be poisonous or worse, so take care if you have a furry companion!

Year-long resolutions tend to be large and challenging goals that can often put us off early, so why not try this simple method to start 2025 right?

Drop the daunting ‘2025 resolutions’ and try this new and easy alternative to goal accomplishment

Banish pantry pests for good with this clever cleaning hack—wave goodbye to pesky pantry moths and welcome a cleaner, fresher kitchen.

Say goodbye to pests: The simple cleaning tip to outsmart pesky pantry moths

From burnt steaks to boiling disasters, my journey in the kitchen is more comedy than cuisine. Dive into my misadventures and discover why takeout is my true specialty.

I’m a foodie, but I hate to cook

As I’ve gotten older, the hair on various parts of my body has started disappearing. I can thank menopause for that. It’s been a relief not to address this much anymore, but it wasn’t always that way when I was young.

Hair today, gone tomorrow

It’s time to look to 2025 for your astrological outlook! Leading Australian intuitive astrologer and spiritualist Rose Smith is forecasting overall it will be a year focused on endings, release and transformation.

What 2025 holds in your horoscopes: Endings, release and transformation

Indoor plants can transform your home into a light, airy and breathable space — and they pair well with many interior design palettes!

8 indoor houseplants you can easily nurture to brighten up your home

A bride's outrageous decision to charge her guests a fee to attend her wedding has sparked a wave of criticism online.

Outrage as bride charges guests ‘tacky’ fee for wedding attendance

After years of dedication and self-sacrifice, a seasoned tutor finally prioritises her own wellbeing over the demands of others. Discover her journey from selfless teaching to a peaceful and fulfilling retirement.

Blinkers!

Have you ever been to a nightmare of a wedding ceremony? Source: Getty Images.

For most, weddings are the greatest day of their lives. They're marrying the love of their life, making lifelong memories and sharing the moment with all of their closest family members and friends. What could possibly go wrong?

Wild weddings: Guests share their outrageous moments from the big day

Home hints and DIY

How to get rid of ugly scratches on hardwood floors

There's a secret trick to getting rid of scratches on hardwood floors and all you need is a walnut.

Growing old is about retaining a positive attitude and embracing the good things. It is also about accepting things we can’t change.

How to retain positivity as you age

The Retirement Guide

Our new retirement guide puts the needs and wants of modern, digital savvy over-60s on the table and helps you navigate the problem, solutions and things you need to know as you approach and go on your retirement journey.

Considering a Retirement Village

All the important information you need when considering moving to a Retirement Village.

Creating a Retirement Plan

Getting ready to retire? We’ve put together some helpful information to help guide your retirement planning.

Preparing your Estate Plan

A helpful resource centre to guide your Estate Planning process =nsuring that your assets will be distributed to the right people.

Visit the Starts at 60 Retirement Guide

Study shows a good night’s sleep could reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s

Starts at 60 Writers

Alzheimers

From our community

‘The day I almost lost my husband and how his accident has changed our lives’

‘Who will take care of you when you’re old? It would be great if it was a loved one’

‘Protests and civil unrest aren’t revolutionary, they’re blocking our path to success’

‘Have you got what it takes to become a senior citizen?’

Downsizing & Decluttering

‘Anti-vaxxers fail the KFC herbs and spices test’

How to stay within your budget while downsizing

If you're downsizing, furnishing your new home can be a hassle and costly — here are a few ways to avoid breaking the bank.

Back pain

The best sleeping position for maintaining good posture revealed

Getting a decent night's sleep is crucial for our overall health and well-being, but did you know that the position you sleep in can impact your posture and overall health?

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.

Remember the classic buffet restaurants of the good old days?

Each part of your garden has specific needs that will help it thrive when fulfilled. Find out how you can nourish your garden properly.

How to feed your garden and ensure it has the right nutrients

Drought conditions can be devastating to our backyard but these 5 tips can preserve the health and vitality of our greens.

5 ways to keep your garden alive during a drought

If you are trying to save money and don't want to use the air conditioner this summer, why not revisit these creative ways you stayed cool as a child?

How to stay cool this summer without racking up a huge electric bill

Cultivating your own citrus produce can be tricky to master but this quick and handy guide will help you grow your own selection of fruits.

A quick and handy guide to growing your own citrus fruits

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Healthy ageing

What to do if you have droopy earlobes

We love our chunky jewellery, but if you've got droopy earlobes, there are a few natural methods to try fix them without jumping straight to surgery just yet.

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Exercise

Exercise proven to help: The role of fitness in preventing Alzheimer’s

Discover how fitness supports brain health and reduces your risk of cognitive decline.

The trick is to choose the right rose for the look you have in mind. Source: Getty Images.

Choosing the right roses for your garden can make or break a beautiful backyard. Here are the roses you can choose from and how each one fits into a larger green system.

How to pick the best rose for your garden

Fresh ginger is a great way to add a little bit of unique flavour to your dishes.

How to grow your own ginger at home for cooking

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

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

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

Heart disease and hypertension

The popular joint pain supplement that could boost heart health

Many people with joint pain and inflammation use glucosamine supplements to ease pain and a new international study shows they may also have positive effects on heart health.

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

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

Treasured Christmas memories: Revisiting the heartwarming traditions of the past

Recipe of the day

Moreish orange and cardamom oat biscuits

The blend of orange, lemon and cardamom flavours is delicious, while the honey and raisins give a delightful sweetness. Show me the recipe

Expert contributors

Health ExpertDr Ross WalkerThe Healthy Living Guru

Money ExpertNoel WhittakerThe Financial Wizard of Oz

Money ExpertTom EllisonThe Naked Investor

Gardening ExpertRoger Fox

Estate planning expertMarie Brownell

Money ExpertBrian HerdThe Elder Law Legal Eagle

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Visit our Property and Home section to see your options for selling your home, considering a new home and decorating up a storm.

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Our Health Section brings you up-to-date insights into better health as you approach and live in retirement and guides you on common age-related health issues.

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Travel

Take the paddlewheeler down the ‘Mighty Murray’

Touring

The quintessential Queensland holiday which has been hatched by nature

Travel

12 of the coolest things you can do on New Zealand’s North Island

Touring

4 trips which showcase the best of the USA

Money Questions

“Can I gift a home to my kids and would it affect them in any financial way?”

Independent finance expert, Nick Bruining, answers this Q&A and shares what other implications you need to consider before gifting a home to your children.

Independent money expert, Nick Bruining, provides a real life example of how Centrelink assessable income is NOT the same as Tax Office assessable income. Image source: Getty

Age Pension

Understanding how Centrelink assesses income for the income test

It's important to understand that Centrelink assessable income is not the same as Tax Office assessable income or actual cash received.

A difference of 1 per cent in fees could make a difference of 20 per cent in your final retirement payout. Image source: Getty

Retirement Income

‘What’s a reasonable amount to pay in super fees and charges?’

"If you’re paying 2.0 per cent or more, then you’re probably indirectly paying for someone’s leased BMW and pony club membership."

Do you have a question for our money expert?

Investment

Help! Why has my managed fund distributions resulted in a tax liability and what can I do about it?

Money expert Nick Bruining explains why the distributions from a managed fund could result in a tax liability.

Quick and easy strengthening exercises you can do at home. Source: Getty

Medifit expert Van Marinos offers tips to help incorporate strength training into your exercise regimen, all of which you can do in the comforts of home!

At-home strength workouts to help prevent osteoporosis

Relationship expert Polly offers guidance and empowering exercises to help survivors of unwanted physical attention reclaim their bodies, heal, and rediscover the pleasure of sexual touch.

Help! How do I heal and allow myself to open up sexually again after a troubling past?

Discover the secrets to reviving pleasure in your relationship after menopause with advice from our relationship expert Polly.

Help! My wife (67) can’t orgasm since having a full hysterectomy

Engaging in physical activity also provides a healthy distraction from negative thoughts and ruminations that often accompany depression and anxiety. Source: Getty

Exercise is a powerful ally in promoting men's mental health, providing a holistic approach to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, and overall wellbeing.

5 reasons why exercise can help encourage men to work on their mental health

It's important to note that these hormonal changes can affect each person differently. Source: Getty

This expert understands that menopause can be a complex journey due to hormonal changes, but with the right strategies it's possible to navigate this new chapter of life successfully.

How to keep your cool during menopause

Relationship expert Polly suggests that individuals facing difficulties maintaining an erection should have a candid discussion with their doctor to explore alternative options in order to foster a satisfying and safe sexual relationship.

Help! How can I overcome mental barriers and enhance my sexual experience with my new partner?

It's time to break the sigma around adult incontinence. Source: Getty

Health issues

It’s time to stop shying away from the topic of adult incontinence

It might not be a glamorous talking point, but starting a conversation about adult continence issues is the only way to kick the stigma to the curb.

Relationship expert Polly says that while managing ED following a prostate removal may seem challenging, orgasms and enjoyment of sex can still be experienced in different ways.

Help! I’ve had my prostate removed and am unable to have an erection

Prostate cancer is the most common diagnosis amongst Australian males.Source: Getty

Surviving cancer opens a new chapter in life but the emotional and physical hurdles highlight the importance of support and resources for adapting to the "new normal" after treatment.

The physical and emotional toll of life after cancer