Retirement Guide News & Media Deals Marketplace

Media>

News

Latest news

The pandemic has given older people a chance to reevaluate the way they want to spend their senior years, with some making the decision that running a daycare service is not on the list.

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 byAnna Wall

Health

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 byPenelope Pelecas

The Aussie researchers found no evidence of CBD effectiveness for lower back pain. Source: Getty.

Celebrity

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 byPenelope Pelecas

Robert De Niro is stuck in a brutal divorce battle with his estranged wife Grace Hightower. Source: Getty

Health

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 byAnna Wall

The Ombudsman has revealed which health insurers made the quarterly naughty and nice list. Source: Getty

Politics

Scott Morrison announces royal commission into veteran suicides

It's a step in the right direction for veterans and their families.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

A royal commission will examine veteran suicides and mental health. Source: Getty

Good health

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 ExpertSaxon Smith

The thicker the moisturiser, the more it helps create a moisture barrier on the surface of the skin. Source: Getty

News

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 byPenelope Pelecas

The pandemic has seen dozens of new scams do the rounds. Source: Getty.

Royals

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 byAnna Wall

Covid-19 restrictions meant the Queen was forced to sit alone as she farewelled her husband on Saturday. Source: Getty

Recipes

Quick and tasty vegetable patties

Vegie patties are a great way of getting your regular dose of two and five.

Written byCalista Bruschi

Delicious vegetable patties. Source: Getty Images

Jokes

Daily Joke: Mum’s driver’s licence

A mother is driving her little girl to her friend's house for a play date.

Written byCalista Bruschi

Finance News

Age Pension

Economist calls for family homes to be included in Age Pension assets test

by Starts at 60 Writers

Age Pension

Don’t fall for these common Age Pension misconceptions

by Rachael Rosel

Age Pension

‘Will I get the pension if I use my superannuation to pay off my mortgage?’

by Noel Whittaker

Age Pension

Calls for a universal pension grow as Covid-19 reveals perversity of means tests

by Rachael Rosel

Dementia care in Australia doesn't meet basic human rights: Report

Dementia care in Australia doesn’t meet basic human rights: Report

It's enough to turn your stomach. As a country, we need to do better! Read more

Celebrity News

The latest celebrity news from Australia and all over the world.

Crime News

The latest news on relevant crime in the community.

Political News

The latest in Australian and New Zealand politics and public interest journalism.

Needing a transfusion following surgery, Gay recounts the story of her time in the emergency department and how her patience paid off. Source: Getty Images

Bloggers

‘The emergency department and the benefit of patience as a patient’

Imagine this 80-year-old pretty much a hermit since coronavirus hit, coming into a room ... with no social distancing whatsoever.

Written byGay MacDonald

Celebrity

America singer Gerry Beckley releases solo album 25 years in the making

The 1970s icon is living proof you're never too old to rock out.

Written byAnna Wall

Gerry Beckley is one of the last remaining icons of the 1970s music scene. Source: Supplied

Nostalgia

An unsung fashion hero: The Singer treadle sewing machine

The Singer transformed not only the textile industry but became the world’s first truly global business. Bob Byrne recalls the favoured workhorse of multiple generations.

Nostalgia book authorBob Byrne

A beautifully maintained antique black-and-gold Singer sewing machine. Source: Reddit

Recipes

Salisbury steaks with creamy mushroom gravy

Salisbury steak involves making seasoned beef patties using mince and then whipping up a mushroom gravy.

Written byCalista Bruschi

Salisbury steaks with a creamy mushroom gravy ... Mmm! Source: Getty Images

Jokes

Daily Joke: The parent job description

Long term, team players needed, for challenging, permanent work in an often chaotic environment.

Written byCalista Bruschi

Had it been presented this way, would you still applied for the role? Source: Getty Images

Bloggers

‘The SKI Club: Having the time of our lives in retirement’

Retirement has always been seen as this sort of twilight zone defined by financial caution and shrinking horizons.

Written byJulie Grenness

Today's 60-somethings are living much more active lifestyles. Source: Getty Images

News

New photos: Prince Philip and the Queen, a fond farewell

From one of the Queen's favourite photos of her husband, to images of Philip with his great-children, here are the best royal pics of the week.

Written byRebecca Wilson

Prince Philip, 1921-2021. Source: Instagram @Theroyalfamily

Bloggers

‘My long-forgotten autograph books and the childhood memories they held inside’

Our autograph books were used for very different reasons ‘back in the day’.

Written byRobyn McCoy

Remember the autograph books from your childhood? Source: Getty Images

Gardening

It’s not easy being green: Why you should feed your garden now

Autumn is your last chance to give your plants and lawn a nutrient boost and get them in peak condition before the cold weather arrives, Roger Fox says.

Gardening ExpertRoger Fox

Rather than using a hose-on product on lawns at this time of year, apply a slow-release granular fertiliser, which will gradually release its nutrients over the next few months. Source: Getty

Recipes

Slow-cooker smoky pulled ‘pork’

In tacos with my barbecue sauce and pineapple salsa, it’s seriously impressive, fooling even the most dedicated carnivore.

Written byAlyce Alexandra

Essential Reads

Good health

Finding a purpose in retirement can help you live longer, study shows

by Starts at 60 Writers

Bloggers

‘Maybe over-60s should plan to never retire?’

by Julie Grenness

Age Pension

News

Latest news

News

Guilt-ridden grandparents close down ‘tiring’ free childcare

Medicinal cannabis no more effective than placebo for treating back pain

Medicinal cannabis no more effective than placebo for treating back pain

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

Health cover complaints spike as HCF customers vent

Health cover complaints spike as HCF customers vent

Scott Morrison announces royal commission into veteran suicides

Scott Morrison announces royal commission into veteran suicides

Smooth operator: 5 dermatologist-approved tips to prevent dry winter skin

Smooth operator: 5 dermatologist-approved tips to prevent dry winter skin

Beware: New Covid vaccination scams fooling thousands of Aussies

Beware: New Covid vaccination scams fooling thousands of Aussies

Queen pens final farewell to Prince Phillip with touching handwritten note

Queen pens final farewell to Prince Phillip with touching handwritten note

Quick and tasty vegetable patties

Quick and tasty vegetable patties

Daily Joke: Mum’s driver’s licence

Daily Joke: Mum’s driver’s licence

Finance News

Economist calls for family homes to be included in Age Pension assets test

by Starts at 60 Writers

Don’t fall for these common Age Pension misconceptions

by Rachael Rosel

‘Will I get the pension if I use my superannuation to pay off my mortgage?’

by Noel Whittaker

Calls for a universal pension grow as Covid-19 reveals perversity of means tests

by Rachael Rosel

Dementia care in Australia doesn't meet basic human rights: Report

Dementia care in Australia doesn’t meet basic human rights: Report

Celebrity News

Crime News

Political News

Bloggers

‘The emergency department and the benefit of patience as a patient’

America singer Gerry Beckley releases solo album 25 years in the making

America singer Gerry Beckley releases solo album 25 years in the making

An unsung fashion hero: The Singer treadle sewing machine

An unsung fashion hero: The Singer treadle sewing machine

Salisbury steaks with creamy mushroom gravy

Salisbury steaks with creamy mushroom gravy

Daily Joke: The parent job description

Daily Joke: The parent job description

‘The SKI Club: Having the time of our lives in retirement’

‘The SKI Club: Having the time of our lives in retirement’

New photos: Prince Philip and the Queen, a fond farewell

New photos: Prince Philip and the Queen, a fond farewell

‘My long-forgotten autograph books and the childhood memories they held inside’

‘My long-forgotten autograph books and the childhood memories they held inside’

It’s not easy being green: Why you should feed your garden now

It’s not easy being green: Why you should feed your garden now

Slow-cooker smoky pulled ‘pork’

Slow-cooker smoky pulled ‘pork’

Essential Reads

Finding a purpose in retirement can help you live longer, study shows

by Starts at 60 Writers

‘Maybe over-60s should plan to never retire?’

by Julie Grenness

‘Can I roll my husband’s super into mine to boost his pension and my income?’

by Tom Ellison

‘I’m totally fed up dealing with inefficient government agencies’

by Sue Leighton

Court orders grandmother to delete Facebook photos of grandchildren

by Jessica Galley