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louise@overfiftystillfabulous.com.au
- Jan 7
- 1 min
Consciously uncoupling - Covid takes its toll
Photo by Zoriana Stakhniv on Unsplash According to the latest stats, the number of people divorcing as a result of the up-close-and-perso...
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louise@overfiftystillfabulous.com.au
- Jan 4
- 2 min
New Year's resolutions already forgotten? You're not the only one!
Here's the thing about New Year resolutions... Everyone starts with the very best intentions but as the hours and days move forward from ...
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louise@overfiftystillfabulous.com.au
- Oct 26, 2020
- 1 min
It's all about a Bulgari watch
So, this week in Australia, a very well-credentialed, experienced and accomplished female CEO has been questioned by Senate estimates abo...
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louise@overfiftystillfabulous.com.au
- Oct 14, 2020
- 1 min
Unlucky in love...who hasn't been there?????
There's not a woman on the planet who this week has not felt for the NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian. Imagine having your entire relations...
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louise@overfiftystillfabulous.com.au
- Aug 21, 2020
- 1 min
Sun, palm trees, cocktails and sleep
I have been fortunate to spend the past few weeks in sunny Far North Queensland, having driven up here from Sydney prior to the Covid-19 ...
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louise@overfiftystillfabulous.com.au
- Aug 17, 2020
- 2 min
Striking up a conversation with a stranger has never been more important
The universe has a funny way of serving up life lessons that you didn't know you needed but you realise you obviously did because when yo...
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louise@overfiftystillfabulous.com.au
- Jun 30, 2020
- 1 min
Comfort in the workplace at long last - sneakers reign!
My grandmother used to tell me that in difficult times one should always look for a silver lining and I think I've found one for Covid-19...
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louise@overfiftystillfabulous.com.au
- Jun 17, 2020
- 2 min
Tweaking your skill set to the post-Covid employment world
Much has been written in the past three months about the possibility of serious unemployment and under-employment for over 50s as more an...
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louise@overfiftystillfabulous.com.au
- Jun 4, 2020
- 1 min
If I can do it, anyone can...
If someone had told me a decade ago, that I would summit Mt Kilimanjaro at the age of 55 or trek to Everest Base Camp at 57, I probably w...
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louise@overfiftystillfabulous.com.au
- Jun 1, 2020
- 1 min
Up, up and away - remembering the fabulous pioneering women in the space race
Elon Musk's SpaceX adventures - the crew has now linked up with the International Space Station after a 19-hour flight - has thrilled the...
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louise@overfiftystillfabulous.com.au
- May 19, 2020
- 1 min
You're never to old to date!
Dating over 50 is one of those topics...taboo in some quarters and an open book in others. I was interviewed by ABC Radio Adelaide a few w...
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louise@overfiftystillfabulous.com.au
- May 11, 2020
- 1 min
The indomitable, inspiring Judi Dench - British Vogue's oldest cover girl
Gotta love Judi Dench! At the young age of 85, she has just been featured on the cover of British Vogue. And a great decision by the edit...
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louise@overfiftystillfabulous.com.au
- May 4, 2020
- 1 min
Prepare for the new workplace "normal"
As the Covid-19 restrictions begin to lift and we start trickling back into the workplace, employees should prepare for a new "normal". E...
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louise@overfiftystillfabulous.com.au
- Apr 27, 2020
- 1 min
Over 50 age group will be hardest hit by unemployment post Covid-19
The Business Council of Australia has today released modelling about the future of employment post-Covid and the not-good-news is that pe...
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louise@overfiftystillfabulous.com.au
- Apr 16, 2020
- 2 min
Ten things I've (re) discovered in the lock down
As the lock down laws tightened in Australia several weeks ago, I moved my office to my other business - a country hotel in rural NSW. I ...
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louise@overfiftystillfabulous.com.au
- Apr 2, 2020
- 1 min
Fresh air and exercise is essential for your sanity
Unprecedented times calls for new routines and as our Australian PM says we all need to accept "the new normal". Unless you're in isolati...
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louise@overfiftystillfabulous.com.au
- Mar 15, 2020
- 1 min
Pass the bottle...maybe not...
Not a great way to start a Monday, particularly after a very social weekend and certainly more alcohol than the average two drinks a day....
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louise@overfiftystillfabulous.com.au
- Mar 2, 2020
- 1 min
Ageism across the ditch sees Government advisor re-training as a barista
New Zealander Gail Wilson enjoyed a long career as a Government writer and advisor but, after an extended trip to the US for a break, she...
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