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‘Downsizing was the best decision we could have made’
My husband was reluctant at first, but I cajoled and eventually won. Making the decision was hard, he had to admit we were getting older!
Written by
Lynne M Jones
Aged care
Want better aged care? Pay for it with the family home and super tax
Want better aged care? Pay for it with the family home and super tax
“It seems unfair that the current system pays welfare to retirees who own homes that many in a younger generation will never be able to buy," the Grattan Institute says.
Written by
Anna Wall
News
Five-bedroom house to living in a car: The rise of our older homeless women
Five-bedroom house to living in a car: The rise of our older homeless women
Elizabeth* once owned a business and was living in a five-bedroom house overlooking the Whitsunday Islands. Today, she's homeless.
Written by
Anna Wall
Celebrity
Actress’ wish for husband: Have lots of girlfriends, just not at my funeral
Actress’ wish for husband: Have lots of girlfriends, just not at my funeral
'Peaky Blinders' actress Helen McCrory, who passed away on April 9, was certainly brave for saying this to her husband!
Written by
Penelope Pelecas
Celebrity
Sonia Kruger wows race day crowd, while Sam Armytage opts for dots
Sonia Kruger wows race day crowd, while Sam Armytage opts for dots
The two television personalities sported two very different - but equally stylish - looks for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes Day in Sydney.
Written by
Penelope Pelecas
News
Veterans slam disrespectful ‘Lest We Regret’ Anzac Day party
Veterans slam disrespectful ‘Lest We Regret’ Anzac Day party
Veterans are concerned the words imply the soldiers "regret" their sacrifice, when the vets "are not regretting it".
Written by
Anna Wall
Royals
Backlash ensues over Harry and Meghan’s leaked funeral wreath
Backlash ensues over Harry and Meghan’s leaked funeral wreath
Many royal fans are asking, "Why did anyone feel the need to share this private information with the world?"
Written by
Penelope Pelecas
Recipes
Old-fashioned Cornish pasties
Old-fashioned Cornish pasties
This is comfort food at its best!
Written by
Calista Bruschi
Health issues
Do you really need surgery? Your doctor could be leading you down the wrong path
Do you really need surgery? Your doctor could be leading you down the wrong path
If you're wondering if there's an alternative option to surgery, this story's for you.
Written by
The Conversation
Jokes
Daily Joke: True love lasts forever
Daily Joke: True love lasts forever
It’s the first game of the National Rugby League season, and a man makes his way to his seat right next to the field.
Written by
Calista Bruschi
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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 EXPERT
Rachel Lane
The Retirement Living and Aged Care Guru
Written by
Kym Lackmann
The Luxury Downsizing Guru
Written by
Alarna Hope
Money Expert
Rodney Horin
The Wealth and Aged Care Specialist
Director of the Global Ageing Network
Marcus Riley
The Positive Ageing Advocate
Planning expert
Craig Christensen
Principal Urban Designer
DOWNSIZING EXPERT
Lorraine Cox
The Downsizing & Moving Guru
News
Guilt-ridden grandparents close down ‘tiring’ free childcare
A recent survey has found that a fifth of grandparents find daycare duties too tiring to continue.
Written by
Anna Wall
Health
Medicinal cannabis no more effective than placebo for treating back pain
Medicinal cannabis no more effective than placebo for treating back pain
When it comes to treating lower back pain, CBD is not the key, Aussie researchers say.
Written by
Penelope Pelecas
Celebrity
Robert De Niro being ‘worked to death’ to fund estranged wife’s shopping habit
Robert De Niro being ‘worked to death’ to fund estranged wife’s shopping habit
At 77, Robert De Niro says he wants to slow down, but claims his ex, Grace Hightower, won't let him.
Written by
Penelope Pelecas
Health
Health cover complaints spike as HCF customers vent
Health cover complaints spike as HCF customers vent
The results are in and these are the country's best and worst private health insurers for customer service.
Written by
Anna Wall
Politics
Scott Morrison announces royal commission into veteran suicides
Scott Morrison announces royal commission into veteran suicides
It's a step in the right direction for veterans and their families.
Written by
Penelope Pelecas
Good health
Smooth operator: 5 dermatologist-approved tips to prevent dry winter skin
Smooth operator: 5 dermatologist-approved tips to prevent dry winter skin
As temperatures plummet, our skin can go from supple to Sahara-like surprisingly quickly. Dr Saxon Smith explains how to keep your body's biggest organ hydrated.
Health Expert
Saxon Smith
News
Beware: New Covid vaccination scams fooling thousands of Aussies
Beware: New Covid vaccination scams fooling thousands of Aussies
Aussies are being warned to be on high-alert as several dodgy vaccination scams make the rounds.
Written by
Penelope Pelecas
Royals
Queen pens final farewell to Prince Phillip with touching handwritten note
Queen pens final farewell to Prince Phillip with touching handwritten note
She signed the note with the nickname Philip affectionally used for her throughout their marriage.
Written by
Anna Wall
Recipes
Quick and tasty vegetable patties
Quick and tasty vegetable patties
Vegie patties are a great way of getting your regular dose of two and five.
Written by
Calista Bruschi
Jokes
Daily Joke: Mum’s driver’s licence
Daily Joke: Mum’s driver’s licence
A mother is driving her little girl to her friend's house for a play date.
Written by
Calista Bruschi
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
Guest Contributor
Experts
‘Mortgage troubles? An insider’s guide to negotiating the best outcome with your bank’
by
Dominique Grubisa
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