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Solo seniors: Finding joy, laughter, and adventure in your golden years
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Are you team Savoy or team Jatz cracker?

Are you team Savoy or team Jatz cracker?

What started as a casual chat about dry biscuits for our Starts at 60 blogger turned into a hilarious exploration of regional snack rivalries.
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Reflecting on the timeless sayings our parents used when we were kids

Reflecting on the timeless sayings our parents used when we were kids

Although you likely hated them at the time, nothing beats the classic things our parents used to say to us when we were younger.
Struggling with puffiness and swelling? Fluid retention might be the culprit. Discover simple tips to help tackle this common issue. Source: Getty Images.
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6 simple methods to help reduce fluid retention

6 simple methods to help reduce fluid retention

Fluid retention can affect your fingers, feet, and face, causing swelling and discomfort. But don’t worry, there are ways to tackle it!
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The privilege of first-world problems

The privilege of first-world problems

Life is unfair. Don’t believe so? Here’s the evidence.
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Dad jokes!

Dad jokes!

Reliving the laughter: A journey through dad jokes and timeless memories.
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Are we really twins?

Are we really twins?

Do you have a lot in common with your siblings or are they very different from you? Let's share some stories.
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The Screen Critic: A strong dose of Beatles nostalgia, a wild walk across the Kiwi wilderness and an unusual take on the Wild West

The Screen Critic: A strong dose of Beatles nostalgia, a wild walk across the Kiwi wilderness and an unusual take on the Wild West

Embark on a cinematic journey with our expert screen critic as he delves into the latest gems and hidden treasures gracing the big screen.
Which of these vintage treasures brings back the fondest memories for you? Source: Getty Images.
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60s and 70s nostalgia: What today’s younger generations might not recognise

60s and 70s nostalgia: What today’s younger generations might not recognise

Join Starts at 60 as take a walk down memory lane and reflect on all the things we once considered a part of everyday life that kids today won't ever know.
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How I took control of my life with Macular Degeneration

How I took control of my life with Macular Degeneration

From one eye test to a life-changing diagnosis, Harry's story of life beyond macular degeneration is nothing short of inspirational.
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Remembering the good old days, great memories and experiences of yesteryear.

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Is my deceased sister-in-law trying to contact us?

Is my deceased sister-in-law trying to contact us?

Strange things often happen to me after somebody passes away.
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The top slang terms of the 1950s and 1960s

The top slang terms of the 1950s and 1960s

As bittersweet as it can be to see times change, this also gives the slang of our youth a rather beautiful power. It's hard not to get nostalgic and misty-eyed hearing the words and phrases that will forever be uniquely "ours".
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How’s the job search?

How’s the job search?

From corporate chaos to creative freedom: A personal journey of finding peace beyond the cubicle.
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The Screen Critic: A hit romantic tearjerker, a return to Alien territory and Robert De Niro in full-on funny mode

The Screen Critic: A hit romantic tearjerker, a return to Alien territory and Robert De Niro in full-on funny mode

Embark on a cinematic journey with our expert screen critic as he delves into the latest gems and hidden treasures gracing the big screen.
Do you remember the Sao advertisement and making the slice from the biscuits? Source: Getty Images.
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A look back at 1962: The debut of the classic vanilla slice made with Sao biscuits

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

Those of a certain age will 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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My first bicycle

My first bicycle

Ah, the bicycle! Back when children actually exercised, most of us in the neighborhood had bikes.
Divorce can be a challenging time for any family, but it can be even more daunting for the children who may struggle to understand the change in their parents’ relationship and the new family dynamic being established. Source: Getty Images.
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10 ways you can help your grandchildren through divorce

10 ways you can help your grandchildren through divorce

Starts at 60’s family law expert Ella Hickman from Hickman Family Lawyers in Perth has put together 10 ways you can support your grandchildren through their parents' divorce.
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Is too much exercise bad for you?

Is too much exercise bad for you?

I don't regret my decades of exercise, I just hope I'm not too uncomfortable going forward.
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Discover the origin of quirky food names, from Violet Crumble to Jatz Crackers

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

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