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Japan travel reopening – what do you need to know?

Triple-vaccinated tourists from the United States, Australia, Thailand and Singapore will now be permitted to take part in small group tours, which must be planned in conjunction with travel agencies and accompanied at all times by tour conductors.

Written byMatthew Hart

Sports

‘Celebrating Roy’: Townsville stadium to host public memorial for Andrew Symonds

The late cricket legend's life will have a "no jacket, no-tie" service and will be celebrated with his former teammates and family members.

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Some of cricket’s biggest names will help farewell Andrew Symonds at a public memorial event this week. Source: Instagram @rohitsharmahitman54

Age Pension

Majority of Australians want the age pension lifted

A survey conducted by the Australian National University (ANU) has found that the majority of Australians want the current age pension increased to ease fears of poverty.

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Seven out of 10 Australians want the age pension increased. Source: Getty

Entertainment

Meet the famous boomers taking TikTok by storm

Meet the famous Grandad and Grannies of TikTok spreading joy and advice for the apps younger audience.

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These older TikTok users have gained millions of followers with their online presence. Source: Twitter @jbhprgril

Politics

Peter Dutton stands ‘unopposed’ as Liberal Party leader

Former Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews has confirmed speculation that Peter Dutton will be the next leader of the Coalition with Sussan Ley as Deputy.

Elissa NapierElissa Napier

Peter Dutton will run unopposed for Liberal Party leadership. Source: Getty

Celebrity

Sharon Stone, 64, stuns in revealing forest green gown

Sharon Stone, 64, has once again got fans talking, or should we saw fawning, after she stepped out in a stunning floor length floral green gown embezzled with detailed gem work and topped off with an extravagant mid-length train for the annual Cannes Film Festival.

Written byKiara Camuglia

Sharon Stone, 64, stuns in revealing forest green gown

Gardening

Royal Horticultural Society reveal Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year winner

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced the winner of the distinguished RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year at the opening of the highly anticipated horticultural show.

Written byMatthew Hart

The panel of judges took into consideration such factors as innovation, impact, appeal when picking the final winner. Source: Instagram/ @the_rhs

News

Outpouring of grief after Alvey Reels announces closure after 102 years

Australian owned fishing reel manufacturer Alvey Reels has announced it will be closing its doors after 102 years of business.

Elissa NapierElissa Napier

Centenarian fishing manufacturer Alvey Reels has announced its closure. Source: @alvey_reels_australia/Instagram

News

The golden age of retirement

Get up. Get showered. Get dressed. Get breakfast. I used to sit down at my desktop, in lockdown, and assist tertiary students with their English. Now I'm retired from educating the future of our land, but I'm still feeling jolly about it all.

Written byJulie Grenness

Retirement: Happy Honeymoon! Source: Getty

News

Chelsea Flower Show announces shortlist for Plant of the Year

The prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show has returned once again for 2022 with green thumbs excited to take in the 13 Show Gardens on display, the Platinum Jubilee floral tributes as well as find out this year's winner of Plant of the Year.

Written byMatthew Hart

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show has returned once again. Source: Getty Images.

Politics

The Nationals would be ‘foolhardy’ to drop Barnaby Joyce

Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce is facing a potential challenge following the loss of the Coalition turning over power to Labor for the first time in nine years.

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Barnaby Joyce may lose his position as Nationals leader over net zero stance. Source: Getty

Celebrity

Queen in a buggy and Judi Dench in denim: The Chelsea Flower Show 2022

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show has kicked off with a bang, with Royals and Dames in attendance to see the most influential garden show of the year.

Elissa NapierElissa Napier

The RHS Chelsea flower show is a five-day event held by the Royal Horticultural Society, beginning in 1912. Source: Getty

Health issues

New study examines the link between blood pressure pills and breast cancer

Curtin University researchers will examine if the long-term use of a popular blood pressure medication increased the risk of breast cancer.

Ysabelle AlesnaYsabelle Alesna

The study looks into whether common blood pressure pills are linked with breast cancer. Source: Getty

Features

Nostalgia

Would your grandkids survive a Baby Boomer childhood?

by Starts at 60 Writers

Nostalgia

Quirky things our parents used to say

by Aimee Courtney

News

11 ways to pull off bold hair colour after 60 (and turn heads for all the right reasons)

by Starts at 60 Writers

Joke of the day

Daily Joke: Conversations on a plane

However, the person sitting next to me was a young girl, about four or five years old. Show me the full joke

News

TV Host Larry Emdur shocks fans with strange kitchen practice

TV Host Larry Emdur has taken to social media to post a video of his strange kitchen method, perplexing fans and inviting mixed opinions on the technique.

Written byKiara Camuglia

News

Aboriginal flag freed from copyrights, private ownership wiped in historic $20m deal

The Commonwealth has secured the rights to the Aboriginal Flag in a $20 million deal with the flags original artist, Luritja man Harold Thomas.

Written byAimee Courtney

The Commonwealth has secured the rights to the Aboriginal Flag in a $20 million deal. Source: Getty Images.

Stories from The Lab

Helpful articles on style, health, lifestyle and home, packed with solutions just for over-60s.

Health Solutions

Good vibrations: Have yourself a buzzy little Christmas

Make it all about you this Christmas as we guide you through the best new vibrator picks for your body and needs.

Written byStarts at 60 Writers

Style

How to dress for your body shape

Our Starts at 60 fashion guru and stylist Jodie Piper knows a thing or two about dressing for your shape, and is here to trouble-shoot some of the most common wardrobe worries.

Written byAimee Courtney

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The Starts at 60 Best of the Year 2021

The 'Starts at 60 Best of the Year'. A detailed list of the most popular 15 products in the Starts at 60 Marketplace and the top 3 products in Travel at 60.

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Good health

The secret ingredient to a happier and healthier retirement

Feeling a sense of belonging and having a community plays an important role to your physical and mental wellbeing.

Written byAveo

Entertainment

Rumours swirl of a ‘Grace and Frankie’ spin-off on the ‘middle-age’ crisis

Rumours have been circling of a Grace and Frankie spin off, and actress June Diana Raphael, has confirmed its possibility in a recent tell-all interview with 'The Hollywood Reporter'.

Written byKiara Camuglia

When asked by the publication about the concerns that "precipitated" her "desire to write more of Brianna's story", Raphael admitted she felt Hanson's story was unfinished and there was a problematic stigma that could be addressed in the potential spin-off. Source: Getty

News

Dementia Australia ‘look forward’ to working with Labor on ‘getting quality care right’

Following Labor's election win on Saturday, May 21, Dementia Australia has welcomed the newly elected government and is looking forward to ensuring quality dementia care will be placed at the top of the agenda in the 47th parliament.

Written byMatthew Hart

Dementia Australia ‘look forward’ to working with Labor on ‘getting quality care right’

Bloggers

A sea change for Australia

Australia’s voters have delivered a Labor government. Some will see this as a sea change, a fundamental shift in the electoral demographics.

Written byRichard Laidlaw

Australia voted for a change after 9 years under a Liberal government. Source: Getty

Royals

Duke and Duchess of Cornwall to appear in special ‘EastEnders’ episode

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall are set to make a guest appearance in an upcoming special episode of iconic BBC television soap series, EastEnders, having originally filmed the scenes in March.

Written byKiara Camuglia

Duke and Duchess of Cornwall to appear in special ‘EastEnders’ episode

Celebrity

Andrew O’Keefe granted bail after court apology

Former television game show host Andrew O’Keefe has been granted bail on the condition he immediately attend rehab after his previous bid was denied.

Elissa NapierElissa Napier

Andrew O'Keefe granted bail to go to rehab. Source: @TarangChawla/Facebook

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New research links snoring and sleep apnea to lower quality of life and cognitive ability. Source: Getty

News

Seniors who snore suffer a ‘reduced quality of life’

Australian researchers have released data from a sleep study that further links snoring and sleep apnea to poor quality of life and lower cognitive ability.

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Celebrity

‘I miss him’: Mick Jagger reflects on life after losing Charlie Watts

When Charlie Watts died last August, Mick Jagger and his Rolling Stones bandmates made the hard choice to continue touring without their beloved drummer.

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Mick Jagger had called Charlie Watts the "rock" the band was built around. Source: Getty

Royals

Glory to the Queen! Meet Her Majesty’s newest four legged friend

After performing at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, the President of Azerbaijan presented the Monarch with a very rare and special present.

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The Queen was presented a Karabakh horse named “Shohrat” (Glory). Source: Twitter @CoutureRoyals

Experts

Our virtual lives and digital deaths

Passwords don't pass with your passing – they stay alive. If you have kept them in a secret place or, even more securely, in that impregnable cyberspace called your head, it could create a problem for others if you lose your life or your mind.

Money ExpertBrian Herd

Passwords don't pass with your passing – they stay alive. If you have kept them in a secret place or, even more securely, in that impregnable cyber space called your head, it could create a problem for others if you lose your life or your mind. Source: Getty

Good health

The berry that could stave off dementia and improve brain function

A new study from the University of East Anglia (UEA) has found that introducing a few cranberries into your diet can help improve memory and brain function, with the hope that the findings could prevent neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia.

Written byMatthew Hart

UEA’s Norwich Medical School Lead Researcher, Dr David Vauzour said "we wanted to find out more about how cranberries could help reduce age-related neurodegeneration". Source: Getty Images.

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Moreish orange and cardamom oat biscuits

The blend of orange, lemon and cardamom flavours is delicious, while the honey and raisins give a delightful sweetness. Show me the recipe

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Good health

The flu and you: What you need to know about the 2022 flu season

While COVID-19 vaccination has been front of mind, it’s important to remember your influenza (flu) shot.

Written bySanofi

Yearly flu vaccination offers the best protection against contracting and spreading the flu. Image source: Getty

Experts

Inflammation: The key to modern diseases

"If the food wasn't available, you and your family went hungry and when there was a substantial kill, you consumed the food immediately."

Health ExpertDr Ross Walker

Inflammation is the root cause of many common health problems. Source: Getty

Health issues

Kay shares her new lease on life after her cochlear implant

When hearing aids are no longer enough, cochlear implants can be life changing.

Written byCochlear

Hearing loss does not mean you have to miss out on doing the things you love. Image: Cochlear

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Self Managed Super Funds: Everything you need to know

When if the last time you assessed your superannuation account's performance?

Written byAimee Courtney

When if the last time you assessed your superannuation account's performance? Source: Getty

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Take the paddlewheeler down the ‘Mighty Murray’

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Happy campers: 5 compact must-haves for your caravan

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How to safely use home equity to improve your retirement funding

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The biggest retirement village myths busted

Uncover the truth behind the biggest retirement village myths, the unexpected upsides of retirement village living, retirement village costs, contracts and more.

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Everything you need to know about retirement community living

Learn how downsizing can impact your pension and your finances, the costs involved in retirement village living and how to make the financial choice that’s right for you, and find out more about retirement village contracts and payment models.

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