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A look back to when bread and milk were delivered to your front door

A look back to when bread and milk were delivered to your front door

Getting your food essentials these days can be as simple as the click of a button while online shopping. But do you remember back when it was delivered right to your door?
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The challenges and joys of living on a bush block

The challenges and joys of living on a bush block

From suburbia to serenity: My blissful year in a bush studio with family, fresh eggs, and unexpected adventures.
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The Screen Critic: An updated Snow White, Jason Statham’s moral crusade, terrific animation and a tight sci-fi thriller

The Screen Critic: An updated Snow White, Jason Statham’s moral crusade, terrific animation and a tight sci-fi thriller

From Disney’s Snow White to Jason Statham’s latest action-packed thriller, our screen critic's movie lineup proves there's something for everyone!
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Why didn’t I call?

Why didn’t I call?

"This morning I got a phone call. One of my friends had passed away. I’d been meaning to call her, but I had put it off for this or that reason and now she’s gone."
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The challenges of package opening and instruction reading in my 70s

The challenges of package opening and instruction reading in my 70s

From fighting with stubborn packaging to grappling with confusing product instructions, sometimes modern life feels like a series of small but mighty battles.
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How to make those long flights safer and more comfortable

How to make those long flights safer and more comfortable

Many travellers over 50 are at greater risk of discomfort and injury on long-haul flights.
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I hate domestic chores

I hate domestic chores

"I am not a very domestic person. I never have been. Growing up, I was pretty good at taking out the trash, but doing things inside the house? I missed getting that domestic gene."
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Are you pregnant?

Are you pregnant?

From the dreaded "Are you pregnant?" to the ever-evolving choices around love and marriage, our blogger reflects on how family expectations and personal journeys have changed over the years.
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It’s good luck…

It’s good luck…

A honeymoon road trip turns into an unforgettable adventure with two American sailors in Fremantle. Between beers, seafood, and laughter, this nostalgic tale celebrates love, new friendships, and the simple joys of life, even amidst life's challenges.

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The Screen Critic: A fun girl-buddy comedy, a funny-sad British drama and a ripping action/romance adventure

The Screen Critic: A fun girl-buddy comedy, a funny-sad British drama and a ripping action/romance adventure

From laugh-out-loud comedies to edge-of-your-seat thrillers, this film roundup has something for everyone. Whether you’re catching The Gorge’s intense romance or diving into Hard Truths’ dark humour, it's a journey worth taking.
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Bananas, Boobs and Grants

Bananas, Boobs and Grants

With humour and curiosity, our blogger reflects on the bizarre research topics of today—from cavendish bananas and men’s eating habits to the oddity of Ancient Roman studies.
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The Screen Critic: Pamela Anderson scores as a has-been dancer, a powerful drama from Brazil, and another fun horror film

The Screen Critic: Pamela Anderson scores as a has-been dancer, a powerful drama from Brazil, and another fun horror film

From Pamela Anderson's emotional comeback to a gripping look at political turmoil and psychological horror, our screen critic offers something for every movie lover.
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Behold! Your senior super powers revealed: A user-friendly guide

Behold! Your senior super powers revealed: A user-friendly guide

Who knew ageing comes with a hidden set of superpowers? As we move into our 'Golden Years,' we gain the ability to predict the future, vanish in a crowd, fake fascination, and even master the art of avoiding people we’d rather not see.
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Age is no limit’: Why polar cruising remains a viable option for over-60s

Age is no limit’: Why polar cruising remains a viable option for over-60s

Former expedition cruise member and over-60 blogger Sue Halliwell shares how her experiences have taught her that polar cruising can be rewarding no matter one's age.
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‘I’ve been hacked’: Woman warns against common online scam tactic

‘I’ve been hacked’: Woman warns against common online scam tactic

"Roger did not provide me with any further information. What he did do, was access my PayPal account."
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Dear Abby for seniors

Dear Abby for seniors

Do you remember those Dear Abby advice columns? Imagine if those were resurrected for people like us. Perhaps Abby could solve a number of our problems.
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True love is sweet

True love is sweet

Love knows no age limit! Whether rekindling an old flame or discovering a new connection, this Valentine’s Day is a reminder that true love can bloom at any stage of life.
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The Screen Critic: A fond farewell from Bridget Jones, a fine serving of Marvel mulch, a great ghost story and Amy Schumer has a baby

The Screen Critic: A fond farewell from Bridget Jones, a fine serving of Marvel mulch, a great ghost story and Amy Schumer has a baby

From Bridget Jones' heartwarming return to a slasher-comedy romp, and superhero thrills to a tense historical drama, this Valentine's Day is packed with a mix of romance, laughter, and suspense!
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Wise sayings from seniors

Wise sayings from seniors

Having a sense of humour keeps me afloat during these challenging times. Sometimes, it's hard to laugh, but finding humour in the ageing process makes it easier.
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Cool to create

Cool to create

It is cool to create, just ask us Boomers. Heaps of ideas for fun!
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Tips to help parents/ grandparents transition their child from primary to secondary school

Tips to help parents/ grandparents transition their child from primary to secondary school

It's 2025 and school is back. For many, it will be school for the first time. Either way children are required to transition from a safe, known environment to some form of unfamiliar territory.
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Evolving retirement

Evolving retirement

Welcome to our new age, this golden age of retirement. Finally having retired from fifty years of excellent service as a full time and part time educator, I am gazing at some personally relaxing and refreshing past times.
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The top entertainment picks to enjoy this February

The top entertainment picks to enjoy this February

So much to look forward to as we start to settle into the new year.

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The Screen Critic: An excellent Bob Dylan biopic, an epic Oscar contender, Nicole Kidman gets naughty and a cutting look at motherhood

The Screen Critic: An excellent Bob Dylan biopic, an epic Oscar contender, Nicole Kidman gets naughty and a cutting look at motherhood

From the immersive 60s New York of A Complete Unknown to the high-stakes drama of The Brutalist and the wild, offbeat ride of Nightbitch, these films offer gripping performances and unpredictable stories that will keep you hooked.
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Overheard at the rest homes

Overheard at the rest homes

Do you have loved ones who are living in an assisted living facility? What has your experience been like?
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Why L.A.’s 2025 wildfires are unlike anything before

Why L.A.’s 2025 wildfires are unlike anything before

I was born in LA in the 1960’s. I spent half of my life based in L.A. before moving to Australia in 1997 and felt confident that L.A. threw its worst at me for that first half, and I survived! But nothing I went through compared to what L.A.’s been through in 2025.
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The Screen Critic: An old-style tearjerker, a top heist movie, another werewolf film and William Shatner shines in a seniors comedy

The Screen Critic: An old-style tearjerker, a top heist movie, another werewolf film and William Shatner shines in a seniors comedy

From tearjerkers to werewolves and high-stakes heists – this week’s must-watch films have it all.
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Funny saying for seniors

Funny saying for seniors

I love corny sayings. And as we age, we have to remember to laugh at ourselves.
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