Retirement

This financial tool helps ensure that investors’ final wishes are met while having a tangible financial role to play during their lifetime.

It’s never too late to acquire or nurture a green thumb, with a wide range of gardening courses and workshops available, either in person or online.

A bold shiraz to accompany an eye-fillet steak. A glass of bubbly to wash down a serving of fresh oysters. Australians are spoilt by what’s on offer at the many wineries that litter the country, from Margaret River in the west to the cooler climes of Tasmania to Queensland’s Granite Belt.

Originating in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th and 16th centuries, this dance form uses highly formalised steps, music and scenery to delight audiences across the globe.

Dabbling in the art market is not for the faint-hearted, especially if the primary motive is profit. There are, however, some basic principles that can be applied to help minimise the guesswork.

This tiny community of just over 100 nestled up against the D’Entrecasteaux Channel in Tasmania’s south is a paradise on earth for those retirees in love with nature and all it has to offer.

Just a two-hour drive from Hobart, this coastal town on Tasmania’s east coast boasts a mild climate, stunning natural beauty, friendly community and vibrant social calendar.

The inaugural Golden Awards honour those who helped retirees navigate a tumultuous year, whether it be their financial security or personal fulfillment.

Australia has a rich musical heritage ranging from classical and jazz to rock and roll and country, with many events, such as the Premier’s gala concerts in Sydney, specifically designed for retirees.

Knowledge and skills acquired over decades in the workplace can have a useful second life for those who decide to share it, whether it be in a classroom, mentoring, preparing courses or devising examination questions.

It’s been a big year for retirees, with superannuation balances bobbing at high tide thanks to markets that seem impervious to global risks and historic investment cycles. Despite the threat of regulatory turmoil and the usual coterie of economic pressures, retirees continued to live their best lives in 2024. These were the stories that mattered.

Retirement provides the ideal opportunity to pursue different interests. Whether it’s painting, sculping, photography or even learning a musical instrument, it’s a challenging way to develop a different interest.