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Julie writes about the allergies she's acquired in her 60s and how she's managing them. Source: Getty Images

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‘Allergies anyone? How I manage late-onset medicinal and food reactions’

Was this ageing well in Australia? It was a bit of a mystery.

Written byJulie Grenness

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‘Nothing is as it used to be: Learning to live with uncertainty in these Covid-19 times’

‘Nothing is as it used to be: Learning to live with uncertainty in these Covid-19 times’

Australians have faced many challenges in our country’s short history, but the Aussie spirit always seems to get us through, stronger and tougher than before.

Written byKaren Jones

Coronavirus has caused feelings of uncertainty among people, including Karen. Source: Stock Photo/Getty Images

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‘Who you gonna call? Not the authorities if you’re an anti-lockdown protester’

‘Who you gonna call? Not the authorities if you’re an anti-lockdown protester’

We Australians regard free speech and peaceful protests as a democratic freedom. But maybe these protests went a bit too far.

Written byJulie Grenness

Anti-lockdown and anti-vaccination activists gathered in cities across Australia with New South Wales and Victoria are under strict Covid-19 restrictions as the states continue to fight the spread of the Delta coronavirus strain. Source: Diego Fedele/Getty Images

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‘The highs and lows of six decades on the job’

‘The highs and lows of six decades on the job’

It was interesting to see the job descriptions on her list and intriguing to wonder what one was false.

Written byLiz Sier

From a photography model, to decades as a teacher, and some time as a funeral director, Liz has had a lot of jobs. Source: Liz Sier

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‘My first grandchild: I wondered if I would live long enough to experience the joy’

‘My first grandchild: I wondered if I would live long enough to experience the joy’

But as time was passing I began to wonder if I’d ever have the privilege of staying alive for the arrival of a grandchild.

Written byAndris Heks

Andris wanted to share and experience the joy of being a grandparent. Source: Getty Images

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‘I’m seeing two sides to the pandemic and how it will shape our future’

‘I’m seeing two sides to the pandemic and how it will shape our future’

Every state is playing the blame game. Citizens with symptoms of this virus are being advised to line up for hours to get a test.

Written byJulie Grenness

Julie's noticing people who have symptoms of Covid-19 are being told to wait in line (sometimes for hours) to get tested, only to be told to go home because there aren't enough tests available. Source: Getty Images

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‘Loving separately: I discovered the secret to a happy relationship was living apart’

‘Loving separately: I discovered the secret to a happy relationship was living apart’

After a third try I realised that marriage wasn’t for me. I’m too independent-minded to be a submissive wife or one that makes compromises.

Written bySusan Gabriel-Clarke

Susan and her partner Pierrot would meet at sunset for drinks before parting ways at night. Source: Stock Photo/Getty Images

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‘Journey Noir: Are you ready for the retirement village?’

‘Journey Noir: Are you ready for the retirement village?’

Basically, a retirement village can offer any golden oldie a range of accommodation choices, services, facilities, and lifestyle features.

Written byJulie Grenness

Julie is considering retirement village living in her next stage. Source: Getty Images

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‘Let go! Finished! I was fired on my first day of work’

‘Let go! Finished! I was fired on my first day of work’

Money was tight; having our own spending money to purchase gifts for our friends and family would be good.

Written byMary McGrath

Mary was so bad at her first job that she was 'fired' after the first day. Source: Getty Images

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‘When injury led to early retirement I started to look forward to the next chapter’

‘When injury led to early retirement I started to look forward to the next chapter’

Planning for and investing towards retirement was never foremost in my mind.

Written byRod Faithfull

Rod hadn't given too much thought to retirement, he suffered his injury. Now he relishes the time spent fishing with his wife. Source: Rod Faithfull