Go55s - For the active over 55s
Don’t be lacksadaisical when it comes to health screening

Don’t be lacksadaisical when it comes to health screening

by Julie Pearce, 15 Oct 2018 If you want to extend your life, commit to regular health checks. Early detection almost always leads to better health outcomes.
It’s time to plant out your budget friendly summer herb garden

It’s time to plant out your budget friendly summer herb garden

by Julie Pearce, 28 Sep 2018 Imagine floating past your barbeque guests, scissors and basket in hand. You’re heading to your thriving kitchen garden.
Footy Fever and A Muddy River of Wonders!

Footy Fever and A Muddy River of Wonders!

24 Sep 2018 and Melbourne’s trams hold the key to the city’s sights JOHN McNAMEE reports   It wasn’t looking so good.
The ‘Enemy Aliens’ Who Became Part of our Wartime History

The ‘Enemy Aliens’ Who Became Part of our Wartime History

17 Sep 2018 JOHN McNAMEE reports on a fascinating new book   The long journey across the world on board the crowded troopship was described as “n...
Snoring is sinister enough to lose sleep over

Snoring is sinister enough to lose sleep over

by Julie Pearce, 14 Sep 2018 Not sleeping night after night beside a snoring partner brings out heinous thoughts in many of us.
BOWEL CANCER AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES MEAT FREE WEEK 2018

BOWEL CANCER AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES MEAT FREE WEEK 2018

14 Sep 2018 24-30 SEPTEMBER Bowel Cancer Australia has announced the return of Meat Free Week, challenging participants to give up meat for seven days a...
For The Love of Festivals

For The Love of Festivals

14 Sep 2018 Its clear people love festivals — Sydney’s 2017 Vivid has just set a new record of 2.33 million attendees but what’s the appetite and...
Include a Charity Week encourages Australians to consider gifts in wills

Include a Charity Week encourages Australians to consider gifts in wills

12 Sep 2018 Australians are being urged to include their favourite charities in their wills as Include a Charity Week (10-16 September) approaches.
Why Fab’s Got A Ton of Golden Memories!

Why Fab’s Got A Ton of Golden Memories!

10 Sep 2018 JOHN McNAMEE talks to the ‘Poet Laureate’ of Aussie sport   It was a hot November day in 1947 and there was a huge buzz of exciteme...
Getting to know Australia’s Bush Storyteller, Nicole Alexander

Getting to know Australia’s Bush Storyteller, Nicole Alexander

7 Sep 2018 Nicole Alexander is one of Australia’s best-known novelists, weaving threads of history, adventure and romance into unique and fascinating...
Are Pets’ Place In Families Changing?

Are Pets’ Place In Families Changing?

5 Sep 2018 The relationship between pets and humans has evolved over many centuries. From trained hunters and service animals, to loyal four-legged fri...
Over 55’s new Silver Swans Ballet Class

Over 55’s new Silver Swans Ballet Class

5 Sep 2018 Royal Academy of Dance and Caroline O’Connor inspire a new over 55’s dance class Silver Swans, dance classes tailored specifical...
A good podiatrist could add years to your life

A good podiatrist could add years to your life

by Julie Pearce, 23 Aug 2018 An in-grown toenail can be a real pain.  Did you know that caught early enough, a podiatrist’s intervention could literally add years to...
How to cut costs on your cruise

How to cut costs on your cruise

21 Aug 2018 Cruising is one of the best ways to travel. With an abundance of ocean, sun and food, what’s not to love?
Former Defence worker retires and forges new career in Aged Care

Former Defence worker retires and forges new career in Aged Care

20 Aug 2018 Peter has had a thirty-year career in the Defence Force. As he approached the end of this career, Peter considered the options for the next...
Include A Charity Week

Include A Charity Week

13 Aug 2018 Family’s cerebral approach to gifts in wills When Marelle Thornton AO and her husband Stewart were writing their wills, they didn’t hesi...
When is the best time to sell the home you live in?

When is the best time to sell the home you live in?

by Julie Pearce, 10 Aug 2018 When is the best time to sell the home you live in? You’re not going to sell your home because property journalists and commentators are...
Tamworth Country Music Festival

Tamworth Country Music Festival

6 Aug 2018 If there’s one thing to tick off your bucket list, it’s the iconic Toyota Country Music Festival Tamworth.
Run for your (longer) life: what are you waiting for?

Run for your (longer) life: what are you waiting for?

by Julie Pearce, 27 Jul 2018 If you’re on the other side of the half century and your heart and joints are in reasonable health, aiming to complete a ten-kilometre fun...
Nicole Tujague finds change as well as tradition in her favourite city

Nicole Tujague finds change as well as tradition in her favourite city

24 Jul 2018 Milan, like all well-loved destinations gets a little more familiar with each visit. Yes, a favourite designer shop may have closed or reloc...

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