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How long would you like to live?

How long would you like to live?

How do you feel about the ageing process? Does it fill you with dread? Are you hopeful? I would love to hear your thoughts.

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Once a coin collector always a coin collector

Once a coin collector always a coin collector

I wonder how many people still collect coins? Particularly now since cash is becoming as rare as hen's teeth.

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The Screen Critic: Bad weather stars in a top disaster film, romance blooms in a fun conspiracy comedy and John Malkovich shines in a French gem

The Screen Critic: Bad weather stars in a top disaster film, romance blooms in a fun conspiracy comedy and John Malkovich shines in a French gem

Join our screen critic on a cinematic journey as he explores the latest treasures from the silver screen.

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Remembering the days of Hire Purchase

Remembering the days of Hire Purchase

How do you all feel about Hire Purchase, Time payment and Pay as you Go. Is it a convenience or is it a trap?

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The must see small screen offerings to enjoy this July

The must see small screen offerings to enjoy this July

With the cold weather well and truly here it’s a good time to spend some cozy days with some good screen viewing. Here are a few to enjoy.

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Have you lived a good life? Take our definitive quiz

Have you lived a good life? Take our definitive quiz

The glory of entering one’s senior years often prompts deep reflection about the kind of life that has been lived. Here are 25 simple questions to put an end to the pondering.

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Rules are rules!

Rules are rules!

It is never too late, to master something new, or, “What’s next?” Now is the hour to be our own boss, and make our own rules!

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The loss of a family member is so hard

The loss of a family member is so hard

I have lost most of my family members over the past 10 years. I guess that's my reward for being one of the youngest people in my family. But it's not easy for any of us, and when it happens, a bit of each of us is chipped away.

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The Screen Critic: A bikie odyssey, a solid sci-fi thriller and a doco about the world’s most hated band

The Screen Critic: A bikie odyssey, a solid sci-fi thriller and a doco about the world’s most hated band

Join our screen critic on a cinematic journey as he dives into the latest gems from the silver screen.

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Pssst! Want to know a secret? Rules Beach is one of Queensland’s hidden gems

Pssst! Want to know a secret? Rules Beach is one of Queensland’s hidden gems

Join our Starts at 60 blogger as he explores the unspoiled beauty of Queensland's best-kept secret. From serene glamping and cinematic views to epic fishing and starlit nights, discover why Rules Beach is the ultimate coastal escape.

Remember the good old days when a meat pie and a bag of Twisties were the epitome of a school lunch? Source: Getty Images.

Nothing nutritious: A look back at how school lunchboxes have changed over time

Nothing nutritious: A look back at how school lunchboxes have changed over time

From party pies to 'rabbit food':Take a look back at how school lunchboxes have transformed over the decades.

As a grandma, I love spending time with my grandkids when we can share creativity and do things together. Source: Getty Images.

Creative cooking with the grandchildren

Creative cooking with the grandchildren

My nine year old granddaughter likes to cook, so we have started an adventure going through my mum’s old cook book, and seeing what we can create.

Why, if times are so tough, are younger generations spending money like there is no tomorrow? Source: Getty Images.

Why can’t today’s 30-year-olds stop spending?

Why can’t today’s 30-year-olds stop spending?

Reflecting on generational differences in spending habits, our Starts at 60 blogger highlights the value of frugality and the financial challenges faced by today's younger generation.

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Reflecting on school days: Wagging adventures and academic triumphs of a boomer era

Reflecting on school days: Wagging adventures and academic triumphs of a boomer era

This nostalgic trip through a baby boomer's youth in the late 1950s and beyond will have you reminiscing about the "good old days" and pondering how much (or how little) has changed. Ever wagged school? Join the club and share in the laughter, lessons, and life stories that made us who we are today

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Fun times at the assisted living facility

Fun times at the assisted living facility

Join out Starts at 60 blogger in a journey through the poignant, humorous, and heartwarming moments that remind us all to cherish the connections that brighten even the darkest days.

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The Screen Critic: Disney gets back on the horse, the minions return, three arthouse gems and J.Lo goes to space

The Screen Critic: Disney gets back on the horse, the minions return, three arthouse gems and J.Lo goes to space

Join our screen critic on a cinematic journey as he dives into the latest gems from the world of entertainment.

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How being late cost a car salesperson a $100,000 deal!

How being late cost a car salesperson a $100,000 deal!

From missed test drives to doctor's appointments, explore the costly impact of tardiness in everyday life.

Relive the wild nights, the desperate measures, and the unforgettable memories tied to our favourite drinks. Source: Getty Images.

A spirited journey through our drinking memories

A spirited journey through our drinking memories

From beer strikes to cocktail experiments: A nostalgic journey through decades of Australian drinking culture.

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Elder abuse and bullying among seniors

Elder abuse and bullying among seniors

Discover how aggressive behaviours persist into our golden years, affecting 1 in 5 older adults. Learn the signs, share your stories, and find out how we can support fellow seniors in leading peaceful, inclusive lives.

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The year of the baby boomer

What do you do if mail is delivered to your house, but it is not addressed to you? Open it? Throw it in the bin? Take it back to the Post Office? Source: Getty Images.

There’s a $347,857 cheque in the mail. But it’s not addressed to you!

There’s a $347,857 cheque in the mail. But it’s not addressed to you!

From unwittingly opening a fortune to playing mail detective, discover the right steps to take when someone else's letters land in your mailbox.

As the temperature drops and days get shorter it’s a good time to spend some cozy days with some good screen viewing. Here are a few to enjoy. Source: Getty Images.

The must see small screen offerings you can enjoy this June

The must see small screen offerings you can enjoy this June

As the temperature drops and days get shorter it’s a good time to spend some cozy days with some good screen viewing. Here are a few to enjoy.

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The subtle, not so, joyful changes I notice as I age

The subtle, not so, joyful changes I notice as I age

Although we cannot stop the ageing process we do have the option of making better choices to maintain an active life and manage the issues presented to us in the best possible way.

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The Screen Critic: Will Smith’s ‘Bad Boys 4’ return, a crowd-pleasing Garfield adventure and a doco about the notorious Ashley Madison site

The Screen Critic: Will Smith’s ‘Bad Boys 4’ return, a crowd-pleasing Garfield adventure and a doco about the notorious Ashley Madison site

Join our screen critic on a cinematic journey as he dives into the latest gems from the world of entertainment.

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The problem with bullies

The problem with bullies

Perhaps there is no way to eliminate bullying, but at the same time, every student (or employee) has a right to feel safe at school (or in the workplace). So, what can we to do about it? Over to you.

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Too old for pets? Try butterflies

Too old for pets? Try butterflies

After 35 years of pet ownership, our Starts at 60 blogger switched to the low-maintenance joy of raising butterflies, finding peace and beauty in their simple, mesmerising life cycle.

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Mindfulness: A quick and easy guide to a stress-free lifestyle

Mindfulness: A quick and easy guide to a stress-free lifestyle

Devised to counter the ill-effects of our increasingly chaotic and irrational world, Mindfulness is a popular meditative practice designed to ease you into a better way of living.

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2030 and beyond…

2030 and beyond…

As 2030 looms just a few years years away, the future for us baby boomers remains shrouded in mystery.

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Reflecting on the best Australian television from nought to the noughties

Reflecting on the best Australian television from nought to the noughties

Our Starts at 60 blogger remembers when her family got their first television set and the show that changed it all for her.

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