Downsizing & Decluttering

Jaime Lee Curtis honours late mother in red carpet costume. Source: Getty Images.

News

Jamie Lee Curtis channels classic film moment

Jamie Lee Curtis used her latest red carpet appearance to pay homage to her classic film star mother.

Recipes

Slow-cooked beef and bean chilli con carne

Bake yourself a potato and then spoon some of the chilli con carne mixture over the top. Serve with some coriander, lime and guacamole ... Mmm!

Written byCalista Bruschi

Chilli con carne with kidney beans and corn, sour cream, parsley, tortilla bread. Yum! Source: Getty Images

Jokes

Daily Joke: A husband, the wife and the pharmacist

Tearfully she explained, "It's the pharmacist. He insulted me terribly this morning on the phone."

Written byCalista Bruschi

The man raced down to the pharmacy to demand an apology for his wife. Source: Getty Images

Good health

Top 5 fitness facts women in their 60s need to be aware of

Jane Kilkenny talks about the importance of weights and balance, and confirms it's never too late to start being active.

Written byJane Kilkenny

Exercising with a friend is one of the most effective ways to stick to your fitness routine. Source: Getty

News

Airline price rise amid post-covid travel dreams

Covid-19 has impacted the tourism industry heavily, with airline ticket prices skyrocketing exponentially.

Written byNadia Chapman

Airlines prepare to take off, but the prices are shocking. Source: Getty

Lifestyle

Freezer hacks that make cooking-for-one a breeze

Helpful kitchen tips, freezer tips and food safety tips tips for single people and those cooking for one.

Written bySuzi O'Shea

News

Squid Game: Are you brave enough NOT to watch it?

Squid Game is one of the most talked-about tv series on Netflix right now. Will you be one of the thousands of people to give in and watch it?

Written byAmanda Dardanis

Squid Game: Are you brave enough NOT to watch it?

News

Privacy issue? Supermarkets set to introduce new eQR payments

A new contactless way to pay is launching nationally in December, but will it spark privacy concerns?

Written byNadia Chapman

Contactless pay will be ramping up in Aussie supermarkets from December. Source: Getty

Bloggers

5 books that defined the Baby Boomer generation

Being repressed, I was trying to learn about reproduction and relationships from what is now such tame literature.

Written byJulie Grenness

Julie says there were a few titles that influenced the Baby Boomer generation. Source: Getty Images

Generating better retirement income

The modern retirement status symbols – How many do you have?

As you move into your golden years, we have compiled a list of staus symbols for you to aim for.

Written byRebecca Wilson

The modern retirement status symbols – How many do you have?

Essential Reads

Downsizing your home

Julia Zaetta’s 10 best tips for lower-stress decluttering

by Rachael Rosel

Downsizing your home

Cut and keep: Starts at 60 bloggers’ best decluttering and recycling ideas

by Westpac

Financial planning

What you need to know: The important first steps when selling your home

by Penelope Pelecas

News

Moving house? Follow these packing tips from a professional

by Tamille Head

Downsizing your home

Keep, dispose or donate? How to avoid a downsizing disaster

by Tamille Head

Say goodbye to clutter with this 12 month cleaning calendar

Say goodbye to clutter with this 12-month cleaning calendar

Forget about trying to tackle everything at once, this guide breaks household cleaning down into 12 manageable tasks. Everything you need to know so simplify, clean and declutter your life

Expert contributors

PROPERTY EXPERTRachel LaneThe Retirement Living and Aged Care Guru

Written byKym LackmannThe Luxury Downsizing Guru

Written byAlarna Hope

Money ExpertRodney HorinThe Wealth and Aged Care Specialist

Director of the Global Ageing NetworkMarcus RileyThe Positive Ageing Advocate

Planning expertCraig ChristensenPrincipal Urban Designer

DOWNSIZING EXPERTLorraine CoxThe Downsizing & Moving Guru

Retirement Villages & Lifestyle Communities

Simple ways to feel like you’re on holiday every single day

Resort-style facilities like a heated swimming pool, yoga and pilates studio and private cinema will have residents feeling like they’re on a luxury holiday all the time.

Written byAltum Living

Entertainment

Picking tomatoes – interview with John Williamson

Writer David Gilchrist sits down with Australian singer-songwriter John Williamson

Written byDavid Gilchrist

Picking tomatoes – interview with John Williamson

Celebrity

‘The Crown’ has cast the perfect Princess Diana

New pictures have emerged of Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana in Netflix series 'The Crown'.

Written byGeorgina Pashley

Elizabeth Debicki has been cast as Princess Diana in Netflix series 'The Crown'. Source: @elizabethdebickinators/Instagram

News

Robin Williams impression leaves fans ‘speechless’

Actor Jamie Costa has caused waves on social media following an incredible impersonation of the legendary comedian Robin Williams.

Written byMatthew Hart

Robin Williams' fans left stunned following Jamie Costa's impression. Source: Getty Images.

Recipes

Dragon bowl of fresh vegetables and rice

A bowl of grains, raw vege, roasted vege, various greens and other edibles that are good for you.

Written byCalista Bruschi

A healthy vegan and gluten-free buddha bowl to try on your tastebuds. Source: Getty Images

News

Give me a gin that tastes of mulberries

In the 60s, 70s and 80s, mulberry trees were a common feature in many Australian backyards. Their once-a-year crop of...

Written byRebecca Wilson

Mulberry Gin is a delightful treat. Source: Getty

Jokes

Daily Joke: Three dinosaurs in the desert

"I have three wishes, so I'll give one to each of you," the genie announces.

Written byCalista Bruschi

Three dinosaurs are running across the desert when they come across a lamp. Source: Getty Images

News

The 10 things I’ll be buying my Grandkids this Christmas

Christmas can be a busy time of year; we have compiled a list of the ten best gifts for your grandkids this Christmas, so you don't have to.

Lifestyle guruKerry Heaney

The 10 things I’ll be buying my Grandkids this Christmas

Health issues

Chemical in household food containers linked to early death, study finds

"The toll of this chemical on society is much greater than we first thought."

Written byMatthew Hart

Phthalates are used in a number of everyday items – such as food containers and cosmetics. Source: Getty Images

Health

The dangers of over-the-counter pain relief

Long-term or incorrect usage of over-the-counter medicine for pain relief may be causing you damage.

Health ExpertDr Ross Walker

Downsizing Q&A

Money

‘We need to downsize but can’t sell our home. Can we get a bridging loan?’

by Jim Kilkenny

Investment

‘I have a mortgage and rental income, what should I do with my $70K payout?’

by Jim Kilkenny

Money

‘I miss my house and renting makes me feel worthless. How can I become a home owner again?’

by Jim Kilkenny

Bloggers

‘Trying to avoid getting screwed over by a tradie was a costly exercise’

by Community Contributor

Decluttering made simple: start with the hardest part

Decluttering made simple: Start with the hardest part

"I realised all those memories are still with me, regardless of a card or letter." Insights into how to get started decluttering

Downsizing & Decluttering

News

Jamie Lee Curtis channels classic film moment

Slow-cooked beef and bean chilli con carne

Slow-cooked beef and bean chilli con carne

Daily Joke: A husband, the wife and the pharmacist

Daily Joke: A husband, the wife and the pharmacist

Top 5 fitness facts women in their 60s need to be aware of

Top 5 fitness facts women in their 60s need to be aware of

Airline price rise amid post-covid travel dreams

Airline price rise amid post-covid travel dreams

Freezer hacks that make cooking-for-one a breeze

Freezer hacks that make cooking-for-one a breeze

Squid Game: Are you brave enough NOT to watch it?

Squid Game: Are you brave enough NOT to watch it?

Privacy issue? Supermarkets set to introduce new eQR payments

Privacy issue? Supermarkets set to introduce new eQR payments

5 books that defined the Baby Boomer generation

5 books that defined the Baby Boomer generation

The modern retirement status symbols – How many do you have?

The modern retirement status symbols – How many do you have?

Essential Reads

Julia Zaetta’s 10 best tips for lower-stress decluttering

by Rachael Rosel

Cut and keep: Starts at 60 bloggers’ best decluttering and recycling ideas

by Westpac

What you need to know: The important first steps when selling your home

by Penelope Pelecas

Moving house? Follow these packing tips from a professional

by Tamille Head

Keep, dispose or donate? How to avoid a downsizing disaster

by Tamille Head

Say goodbye to clutter with this 12 month cleaning calendar

Say goodbye to clutter with this 12-month cleaning calendar

Expert contributors

Retirement Villages & Lifestyle Communities

Simple ways to feel like you’re on holiday every single day

Picking tomatoes – interview with John Williamson

Picking tomatoes – interview with John Williamson

‘The Crown’ has cast the perfect Princess Diana

‘The Crown’ has cast the perfect Princess Diana

Robin Williams impression leaves fans ‘speechless’

Robin Williams impression leaves fans ‘speechless’

Dragon bowl of fresh vegetables and rice

Dragon bowl of fresh vegetables and rice

Give me a gin that tastes of mulberries

Give me a gin that tastes of mulberries

Daily Joke: Three dinosaurs in the desert

Daily Joke: Three dinosaurs in the desert

The 10 things I’ll be buying my Grandkids this Christmas

The 10 things I’ll be buying my Grandkids this Christmas

Chemical in household food containers linked to early death, study finds

Chemical in household food containers linked to early death, study finds

The dangers of over-the-counter pain relief

The dangers of over-the-counter pain relief

Downsizing Q&A

‘We need to downsize but can’t sell our home. Can we get a bridging loan?’

by Jim Kilkenny

‘I have a mortgage and rental income, what should I do with my $70K payout?’

by Jim Kilkenny

‘I miss my house and renting makes me feel worthless. How can I become a home owner again?’

by Jim Kilkenny

‘Trying to avoid getting screwed over by a tradie was a costly exercise’

by Community Contributor

Decluttering made simple: start with the hardest part

Decluttering made simple: Start with the hardest part

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