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The Bay City Rollers (from L to R) Alan Longmuir, Derek Longmuir, Les Mckeown, Stuart ‘Woody’ Wood and Eric Faulkner shot to the top of the charts in the 1970s. Source: Getty

Celebrity

Former Bay City Rollers frontman Les McKeown dies age 65

He was one of the biggest heartthrobs of the '70s and the first crush of many Baby Boomer teen girls.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Jokes

Daily Joke: Lucky Las Vegas

"Quit your job, sell your house, take your money, go to Vegas."

Written byCalista Bruschi

Celebrity

Golden oldies dumped as list names Britain’s favourite film star

We're not sure how many over-60s would even recognise the name at the top of the list!

Written byAnna Wall

The best British film stars have been named - where does your favourite rank? Source: Getty

News

Lest we forget? Aussies know more about royal family than veteran ancestors

Want to know more about your family history? Here's how you can do it for free.

Written byAnna Wall

According to new data, the Anzac spirit is fading across Australia. Source: Getty

Style

Laidback Gladys Berejiklian almost unrecognisable in new magazine shoot

Chic, stylish and effortlessly cool - we're loving this look from the NSW premier!

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Gladys Berejiklian swapped her usual daywear for something a bit more relaxed. Source: Getty

Entertainment

Mother of the mini, designer Mary Quant, celebrated in new exhibition

From mini skirts, to Daisy Dolls and Butterick Patterns - the English designer revolutionised the fashion industry in the 1960s.

Written byHilary Board

Mary Quant having her hair cut by another fashion icon, hairdresser Vidal Sassoon, in November 1964. Source: Getty

Crime

Six arrested, luxury cars and cash seized in $10M NDIS scam

"Millions could have been redirected to help other NDIS participants, like your mother, grandfather, sister or neighbour."

Written byAnna Wall

Six people were arrested by the Australian Federal Police over a multi-million dollar fraud against the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Source: AFP

Celebrity

‘I felt saturated’: John Travolta says grieving for wife made worse by friends

After suffering through the death of his wife and son, the actor has sound advice the do's and don'ts of mourning a loved one.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

John Travolta and Kelly Preston tied the knot in 1991. Source: Getty

Royals

He was extraordinary: Queen marks 95th birthday with moving message about Philip

Her Majesty has broken her silence for the first time since her husband's death.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were due to celebrate their 74th wedding anniversary in November this year. Source: Getty

Recipes

Mouth-watering strawberry and rhubarb muffins

These are a delicious snack for the whole family to enjoy!

Written byCalista Bruschi

Freshly baked strawberry and rhubarb muffins, straight from the oven! Source: Getty Images

Finance News

Age Pension

Economist calls for family homes to be included in Age Pension assets test

by Starts at 60 Writers

Age Pension

Don’t fall for these common Age Pension misconceptions

by Rachael Rosel

Age Pension

‘Will I get the pension if I use my superannuation to pay off my mortgage?’

by Noel Whittaker

Age Pension

Calls for a universal pension grow as Covid-19 reveals perversity of means tests

by Rachael Rosel

Dementia care in Australia doesn't meet basic human rights: Report

Dementia care in Australia doesn’t meet basic human rights: Report

It's enough to turn your stomach. As a country, we need to do better! Read more

Celebrity News

The latest celebrity news from Australia and all over the world.

Crime News

The latest news on relevant crime in the community.

Political News

The latest in Australian and New Zealand politics and public interest journalism.

Oh that's a good one! Source: Getty Images

Jokes

Daily Joke: A dog walks into a bar

A dog walks into the bar, jumps up on the stool and says ...

Written byCalista Bruschi

Bloggers

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

First call, no response, second call, still no response, by the third call she decided to spell it out.

Written byRobyn McCoy

A person's name can always be an interesting point of discussion, especially in today's society where anything goes in terms of spelling and pronunciation. Source: Getty Images

Crime

Shock verdict: 21yo walks free after torturing 70yo man he lured on Grindr

The man used a "horrifying array of weaponry” including an electric drill and a needle that he said contained Aids.

Written byAnna Wall

A 21-year-old who tortured a 70-year-old man he lured using Grindr is being released Wednesday. Source: Getty

Relationships

Couple of 20 years finally move in together, but still refuse to share a bed

"I was snoring, he was snoring, he was star fishing, so sleeping in separate rooms just developed - we never spoke about it."

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Sharing the one bed is not ideal for every couple. Source: Getty (model posed for picture)

Health

Younger mind vs older body: How to wrap your head around the ageing game

Psychologist Dr Kieran Kennedy shares five tips for bridging the mental and physical gap that seems to widen and challenge us as we age.

Health ExpertDr Kieran Kennedy

Mindfulness activities (such as meditating) and even short bouts of low-intensity exercise can help if you are struggling with the mental aspect of ageing. Source: Getty

Celebrity

Baby’s first steps! Karl Stefanovic shares new video of daughter Harper

Harper looked pretty pleased with herself as she flashed a cheeky smile to the camera! Remember the excitement you felt when your child or grandchild took their first steps?

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Karl Stefanovic's daughter Harper took her first steps earlier this week. Source: Today/Twitter

Royals

Royals’ favourite snapper tells TV show of Philip’s bizarre funeral direction

Did you notice the unusual detail in the photos or footage of the steps leading up to St George's Chapel?

Written byAnna Wall

"From the most unusual vantage point of my 44 years of photographing the royals, I was close enough to see Prince Charles ... look broken," photographer Arthur Edwards (pictured above) wrote. Source: Getty

Health issues

Osteoporosis doesn’t get much attention but it should. Here’s why

Your risk of osteoporosis increases from the age of 50 and for most women, staying active and eating a balanced diet isn’t enough to prevent this life-changing condition.

Written byAmgen

Osteoporosis can be managed with diet and lifestyle changes in some cases, but that’s only possible if it’s diagnosed in time. (Image source: Getty)

Recipes

Flavour-filled chicken and feta filo parcels

Baked until they are golden and served with a side salad, these flaky filo parcels are an easy meal for any night of the week.

Written byCalista Bruschi

Chicken and feta filo parcels. Source: Getty Images

News

Recall: Coles pulls popular smoked salmon product off shelves

Food Standards Australia says the salmon may cause illness if consumed.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Coles has pulled a popular smoked salmon products off shelves across the country. Source: Getty

Essential Reads

Good health

Finding a purpose in retirement can help you live longer, study shows

by Starts at 60 Writers

Bloggers

‘Maybe over-60s should plan to never retire?’

by Julie Grenness

Age Pension

News

Latest news

Celebrity

Former Bay City Rollers frontman Les McKeown dies age 65

Daily Joke: Lucky Las Vegas

Daily Joke: Lucky Las Vegas

Golden oldies dumped as list names Britain’s favourite film star

Golden oldies dumped as list names Britain’s favourite film star

Lest we forget? Aussies know more about royal family than veteran ancestors

Lest we forget? Aussies know more about royal family than veteran ancestors

Laidback Gladys Berejiklian almost unrecognisable in new magazine shoot

Laidback Gladys Berejiklian almost unrecognisable in new magazine shoot

Mother of the mini, designer Mary Quant, celebrated in new exhibition

Mother of the mini, designer Mary Quant, celebrated in new exhibition

Six arrested, luxury cars and cash seized in $10M NDIS scam

Six arrested, luxury cars and cash seized in $10M NDIS scam

‘I felt saturated’: John Travolta says grieving for wife made worse by friends

‘I felt saturated’: John Travolta says grieving for wife made worse by friends

He was extraordinary: Queen marks 95th birthday with moving message about Philip

He was extraordinary: Queen marks 95th birthday with moving message about Philip

Mouth-watering strawberry and rhubarb muffins

Mouth-watering strawberry and rhubarb muffins

Finance News

Economist calls for family homes to be included in Age Pension assets test

by Starts at 60 Writers

Don’t fall for these common Age Pension misconceptions

by Rachael Rosel

‘Will I get the pension if I use my superannuation to pay off my mortgage?’

by Noel Whittaker

Calls for a universal pension grow as Covid-19 reveals perversity of means tests

by Rachael Rosel

Dementia care in Australia doesn't meet basic human rights: Report

Dementia care in Australia doesn’t meet basic human rights: Report

Celebrity News

Crime News

Political News

Jokes

Daily Joke: A dog walks into a bar

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

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

Shock verdict: 21yo walks free after torturing 70yo man he lured on Grindr

Shock verdict: 21yo walks free after torturing 70yo man he lured on Grindr

Couple of 20 years finally move in together, but still refuse to share a bed

Couple of 20 years finally move in together, but still refuse to share a bed

Younger mind vs older body: How to wrap your head around the ageing game

Younger mind vs older body: How to wrap your head around the ageing game

Baby’s first steps! Karl Stefanovic shares new video of daughter Harper

Baby’s first steps! Karl Stefanovic shares new video of daughter Harper

Royals’ favourite snapper tells TV show of Philip’s bizarre funeral direction

Royals’ favourite snapper tells TV show of Philip’s bizarre funeral direction

Osteoporosis doesn’t get much attention but it should. Here’s why

Osteoporosis doesn’t get much attention but it should. Here’s why

Flavour-filled chicken and feta filo parcels

Flavour-filled chicken and feta filo parcels

Recall: Coles pulls popular smoked salmon product off shelves

Recall: Coles pulls popular smoked salmon product off shelves

Essential Reads

Finding a purpose in retirement can help you live longer, study shows

by Starts at 60 Writers

‘Maybe over-60s should plan to never retire?’

by Julie Grenness

‘Can I roll my husband’s super into mine to boost his pension and my income?’

by Tom Ellison

‘I’m totally fed up dealing with inefficient government agencies’

by Sue Leighton

Court orders grandmother to delete Facebook photos of grandchildren

by Jessica Galley