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Step down memory lane to iconic moments that defined the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s — from music and movies to the everyday quirks kids today won’t understand.

Remember when petrol stations did it all?

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My souvenir

My souvenir

Curlers, chaos, and compulsory waltzing — this bittersweet blast from 1967 uncovers the trials of a young girl’s first school social, complete with orange frocks, rebellious hair, and VO5 fumes.

From courtship to coffee dates: How dating has changed over the decades

From courtship to coffee dates: How dating has changed over the decades

From courtship to coffee dates: How dating has changed over the decades

The modern dating scene has evolved to be unrecognisable from the golden days of candlelit dinners and movies.

Reminiscing this month 50 years ago (Image generated with the assistance of OpenAI's DALL·E)

Looking back 50 years ago – May 1975

Looking back 50 years ago – May 1975

May 1975: A month that changed the world – From legal revolutions in Australia and space milestones in India and Europe, to cultural icons, natural disasters, and global political upheaval, journey back to a transformative time that shaped the modern era.

Do you remember any of these classic sayings?Source: Getty Images.

Revisit the good old days with these classic Aussie sayings

Revisit the good old days with these classic Aussie sayings

These nostalgic Aussie sayings will make you 'carry on like a pork chop' and transport you back in time.

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A look back to when bread and milk were delivered to your front door

A look back to when bread and milk were delivered to your front door

Getting your food essentials these days can be as simple as the click of a button while online shopping. But do you remember back when it was delivered right to your door?

Reminiscing this month 50 years ago (Image generated with the assistance of OpenAI's DALL·E)

Looking back 50 years ago – April 1975

Looking back 50 years ago – April 1975

April 1975 was a month filled with controversy, technology revolutions and political decisions that have come to shape the following 50 years. How many of these key moments do you remember?

Bouts of nostalgia abound for our March 2025 community trivia event

Bouts of nostalgia abound for our March 2025 community trivia event

Bouts of nostalgia abound for our March 2025 community trivia event

Get ready to test your memory and relive the good old days with our Nostalgia trivia round!

What was your favourite sweet growing up? Source: Getty Images.

Take a sweet trip back in time with these deliciously iconic treats from the 1950s

Take a sweet trip back in time with these deliciously iconic treats from the 1950s

Embark on a tasty journey with Starts at 60 as we savour the sweet flavours of the 1950s and relive those beloved treats from the past.

Reminiscing this month 50 years ago (Image generated with the assistance of OpenAI's DALL·E)

Looking back 50 years ago – March 1975

Looking back 50 years ago – March 1975

March 1975 was a month of significant historical events, both in Australia and around the world. From cultural milestones to political shifts and technological breakthroughs, these events helped shape the course of history.

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The schoolyard games of our youth – A fond reminiscence

The schoolyard games of our youth – A fond reminiscence

Memory can be a fickle mistress, yet the passage of decades has thus far failed to dim the joyful recollection of the games we played during the breaks in our school day.

This 1976 rental ad will make you long for the good old days. Source: Getty Images.

Step back in time: 1970s rental listing sparks nostalgia for a simpler era

Step back in time: 1970s rental listing sparks nostalgia for a simpler era

At a time when rental costs are skyrocketing, a blast from the past has emerged, taking us back to the good old days when renting a home didn't break the bank.

Looking back 50 years ago – February 1975

Looking back 50 years ago – February 1975

Looking back 50 years ago – February 1975

February 1975 was a month of profound change and cultural significance, particularly in Australia. From Gough Whitlam’s political struggles to the rise of Countdown and the debut album of AC/DC’s High Voltage, the nation was alive with energy and transformation.

Our first monthly community trivia of 2025 starts off strong with the Australian singers of yesteryear

Our first monthly community trivia of 2025 starts off strong with the Australian singers of yesteryear

Our first monthly community trivia of 2025 starts off strong with the Australian singers of yesteryear

We've gone all the way back to the fifties for a blast from the past!

How many of these sayings did you use that would surely leave kids these days stumped? Source: Getty Images.

Take a journey back in time with these nostalgic Aussie sayings

Take a journey back in time with these nostalgic Aussie sayings

These nostalgic Aussie sayings will make you 'carry on like a pork chop' and transport you back in time.

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